Upcoming events

  • Rajio Taiso Friday

    • January 17, 2025
    • December 26, 2025
    • 50 sessions
    • Zoom


    Join your JET alumni community for Rajio Taiso every Friday morning on Zoom! Perfect from the office, your home, solo, with kids or with co-workers who have never seen the likes of this... 

     Hop on for a 5 min stretch followed by a quick social check-in. 


    We meet every Friday at:

    8am PT

    9am MT

    10am CT

    11am ET

    Register Here

    *register once, then add to your calendar for a weekly reminder to get your Rajio Taiso on with USJETAA

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  • Ouchigohan: Korokke (コロッケ)

    • March 30, 2025
    • 5:30 PM
    • Zoom


    Join the Japan-America Society of Houston (JASH) for the March edition of Ouchigohan!—a fun, family-friendly online Japanese home cooking class!

    This month’s menu features korokke (コロッケ)—a beloved bento box staple perfect for picnic season! These crispy, golden potato croquettes have a crunchy panko coating and a soft, savory filling. For a special twist, we’re adding edamame in celebration of Table for Two’s #EdamameChamp Campaign, highlighting soybeans as a tasty and nutritious plant-based hero.

    Cook along from your own kitchen and welcome spring with this delicious dish! A recipe card with the ingredient list and Zoom link will be provided a few days before the event.

    USJETAA Members get a $5 discount with the code JETAA!
     (price with discount is $10)

    *Select the "non-member" ticket type and then enter the code on the payment page right before you add your payment information. 

    Register Here

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  • USJETAA Japanese Language Coaching

    • April 05, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Zoom
    • 0
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    The goal of our Japanese Language Coaching sessions is to help learners improve their skills with practical tips and strategies. Whether you're looking to enhance your reading, speaking, or comprehension, these sessions are designed for advanced beginners and intermediate learners.

    Each session, we'll focus on a different topic, providing expert guidance and answering any questions you have. Our coaches, with over 40 years of combined experience, understand the unique challenges of mastering Japanese as a non-native speaker and can provide the support you need to continue making progress. 一緒にがんばろう！

    Registration is free, but we appreciate any donations to help support these programs.

    The Zoom link will be sent upon completing your registration.

    Thank you to our sponsor:

             

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  • JET Program Virtual Info Session

    • April 09, 2025
    • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Zoom
    • 16
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    JET Program Virtual Info Session 

    Are you interested in teaching in Japan or curious about the JET Program? Whether you're actively preparing your application or just starting to explore the opportunity, this 90-minute virtual info session will give you the insights you need to take the next step.

    What to Expect:

    • Firsthand Experiences: Hear from a panel of JET alumni who will share their personal experiences living and working in Japan on JET.

    • Application Tips: Guidance from a JET Program Coordinator on the process and what makes a strong application.

    • Q&A Session: Ask your questions and get real-time answers.

    This event is part of our NEXT JET Program, which connects prospective and departing JETs with alumni and current participants. Learn from their experiences, insights, and advice to better prepare for your journey.

    Can’t make it? A recording will be available, and we’ll be hosting another live session on June 17, 2025.

    Register now to receive the Zoom link via email. We look forward to seeing you there!

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  • USJETAA Japanese Reading Group: April 2025

    • April 12, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Zoom
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    The goal of the USJETAA Japanese Reading Group is to help advanced beginner and intermediate level students improve their reading skills. Each month, we explore a short reading and discuss its literary and cultural significance. Participants should attempt to do the reading on their own and come to the meeting with any questions. We will spend the meeting each month reading the assignment sentence by sentence to understand how the Japanese is working.

    Registration is free, but we always appreciate donations to support these types of programs. Zoom link will be sent upon completing registration.

    Post questions, discuss the reading, etc. in our
    USJETAA Japanese Reading Group Facebook Group.

    In April, we have a nice short reading! We'll read the first installment of Atsukawa Tatsumi's novel "Before Escape Bride" (ビフォア・エスケープ・ブライド), which is being serialized in the Yomiuri Shimbun. Click here for the reading. 

    See times listed below or find your time zone.

    • Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7pm ET
    • Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 8am JT 

    Thank you to our Reading Group Sponsors

             

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  • Discover the World of Kabuki

    • April 18, 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 91
    Register

    Mark Frey, founder of JETAA NC Kabuki Club, and Michi Kaifu, Kabuki fan and Co-Chair, Programming Committee of Japan Society of Northern California, will share their insights on the history, cultural significance, and evolving traditions of this centuries-old theatre tradition.

    We’re also honored to welcome renowned Kabuki performer Nakamura Hashigo, who will give a live demonstration of the intricate Kabuki makeup process. He’ll also take questions with the help of interpreter Stephanie Simpson-White. So feel free to come with some questions!

    Don’t miss this chance to explore the world of Kabuki and engage with our speakers and special guest in a live Q&A session. 

    Tickets are $5 for USJETAA members and $10 for general public. Supporting-tier USJETAA members can attend for free.

    Panelists include:

    • Mark Frey (Kumamoto, 2006-2009), Founder of JETAA NC Kabuki Club
    • Michi Kaifu, Co-Chair, Programming Committee of Japan Society of Northern California
    • Hashigo Nakamura, Kabuki performer
    • Stephanie Simpson-White (Toyama, 2006-2009), Interpreter


    Zoom link will be emailed to you upon completing registration.


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  • Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator

    • May 09, 2025
    • 7:00 PM
    • Zoom
    • 76
    Register


    Are you a JET alum or Japanese language enthusiast interested in teaching Japanese?

    This event brings together a panel of educators, including JET alumni, teaching at the high school and university levels, as well as experts from Middlebury Language Schools and the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ).

    Join us to explore pathways into Japanese language education, from credentialing and certification to navigating career opportunities in K-12 and higher education. Our panelists will share their experiences, offer practical advice, and discuss resources to help you get started. The format will include informative presentations, a panel discussion and space to virtually network with our presenters and fellow participants.

    Panelists: 

    • Andrew Greig (Miyazaki, 2016–18): Japanese Instructor, Wayne State University
    • Cameron Chien (Niigata, 2008–13): Japanese Teacher, North Salinas HS
    • Nichole Mayfield (Nagasaki, 1995–96): Japanese Teacher, South Lakes HS
    • Motoko Tabuse: Director, Japanese Language School, Middlebury Language Schools
    • Thor Sawin: Associate Dean, Middlebury Language Schools

    Zoom link will be emailed to you upon completing registration.

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