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Return on JET-vestment: JETAA Northern California’s Kabuki Club Becoming an International Resource for Japanese Performing Arts
The Kabuki Club of the JET Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC) has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a small Oakland library conference room two years ago. A handful of friends with a shared passion and … Continue reading
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AJET Chairman, Matthew Cook: My Final Message as Chair
It’s hard to imagine it’s been a year since I became AJET Chair. The mix of emotions that comes with finishing my term are hard to describe. I’m so proud of my team and what we accomplished, but I wish … Continue reading
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PM Noda Meets with Anderson’s Parents
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda shakes hands with Jeanne Anderson of Richmond, Virginia, whose daughter Taylor Anderson was killed in last year’s devastating tsunami in Japan, during a private reception at the Japanese ambassador’s residence in Washington on Sunday night… To … Continue reading
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2012-13 US CRs Announced!
As of the start of April, three new US Country Representatives have been selected to serve and lead the JETAA USA community for the upcoming year: Christina Omori from New England JETAA Jennifer Butler from Music City JETAA Melissa Chan … Continue reading
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LIVE YOUR DREAM: The Taylor Anderson Story
Filmmaker Regge Life started a Kickstarter page to raise funds and promote his new project, a documentary on Taylor Anderson. They reached their initial fund raising goals in just 17 days, but are hoping for continued pledges so they can … Continue reading
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Andy Anderson Honored at Tokyo Dome
Andy Anderson, father of past Ishinomaki JET Taylor Anderson, was honored at the Tokyo Dome for the Japanese Major League Baseballs opening season pitch. Anderson, along with two Japanese (Shinji Takai and Naho Hozumi) were honored for their dedication and … Continue reading
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JET Alum Graham Shelby Revisits his Fukushima JET Memories
US JET alum Graham Shelby authored an article recently published in the Lexington Herald-Ledger which looks back on his time as a JET in his Japanese furusato of Ishikawa, Fukushima-ken. He writes of his reconnection with his former life in … Continue reading
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Taylor Anderson Remembered By Many
The Anderson Family, who has done so much to further Taylor’s vision of bridging the US and Japan, participated in a memorial service at Taylor’s alma mater, Randolph Macon College. The memorial was covered by both NHK World and the … Continue reading
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International Educator Magazine Features Taylor and Monty
This month’s edition of International Educator Magazine (published by NAFSA- National Association of International Educators) spotlights “Overcoming Chaos” as its cover story. This article includes Taylor and Monty. The article was written by Christopher Connell of CC Editorial Services. It … Continue reading
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US JET Alum Sarah Ruddy Writes Article for Huffington Post
Sarah Ruddy was an ALT in Rikuzentakata nearly four years ago. She took some time to reflect on her personal connections there as well as her recent return trip to Rikuzentakata in November of 2011. Her article was published in … Continue reading
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