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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Transitions 2026 is just 3 days away! There are still a few spots available, so it's not too late to register if you're in the Seattle area and interested in networking with people and organizations connected with Japan. transitions.pnwjetaa.org #Transitions2026 #Networking #Jobs #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Oops! Running for a train and then having it pull out just as you reach the doors is not an uncommon experience. Japanese trains don't wait. But usually the conductor manages to get on board. Well, not this time!😂 japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene... #MissedTrain #Conductor #JR #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Transitions, held in Seattle, USA, is your Japan-related networking expo & job opportunities event! Transitions is free and open to all. However, pre-registration is required. Sign up here to attend: transitions.pnwjetaa.org #Career #Jobs #Networking #Transitions #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

"Memories Frozen in Time" is a fascinating film by director Hsu Ming-chun. Hsu explores the post-WWII experiences of Taiwanese soldiers who served in the Imperial Japanese army and were POWs in the USSR. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/asia-p... #Forgotten #History #Taiwan #Japan #WWII #Film #JETAA

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Visit the Yokai Parade! Currently on exhibit at the Japan Information & Culture Center in Washington, DC, the Yokai Parade features supernatural monsters from the myths and legends of Japan. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/exhibit... #Yokai #Monsters #Art #JICC #WA-DC #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

This "tipsy" beer glass ensures drinkers also drink enough water to stay hydrated over the course of the evening. What do you think—would you order your beer in a "tipsy" glass? mainichi.jp/english/arti... #Beer #Water #Balance #Hydration #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

If you're in the Pacific Northwest, this fall the Seattle Asian Art Museum has an exhibit featuring sculpture and ceramics by 3 generations of the renowned Kondo family. Worth a visit! www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/exh... #SAAM #Kondo #Clay #Sculpture #Art #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

For many, a distinguishing feature of the JET experience was being the sole "gaijin" in their community. Today that is changing. Tourism is flourishing and foreign tourists are exploring beyond Tokyo & Kyoto. english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/8... #Tourism #Inbound #RecordNumbers #JETAA #Japan

Western tourists pose for photo at a shrine entrance in Japan.

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hercules Beetles are a type of kabuto mushi with some full-grown males (including the horn) exceeding 17 cm in length! Donate to Tamura, Fukushima's hometown tax program and receive a Hercules Beetle of your own! japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene... #TaxDonation #HerculesBeetle #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Looking for something different to do? Check out AOAO Sapporo, a 3-floor urban aquarium! There's an immersive digital ocean, real penguins & fish, a plankton room, a behind-the-scenes tour, and more. uu-nippon.com/hokkaido/cor... #Aquarium #Sapporo #Penguins #DigitalExperience #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Remember the giant fried egg sculpture at the Osaka Expo? It's now on display in Chiyoda, Tokyo! Random fact: the egg sculpture is the size of 28,000 regular fried eggs—the number the average Japanese eats in a lifetime. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene... #FriedEgg #Sculpture #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Kumamoto Earthquake (2026-7-28) Peace Winds is on-site assisting with rescue and relief efforts. The US-Japan Foundation & US-Japan Leadership Program are supporting their efforts with a fundraiser. Details: jetwit.com/wordpress/20... #Kumamoto #Earthquake #Rescue #Relief #Support #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Good news for human performers! A panel of experts has drafted legal guidelines for protecting an individual's right to their voice and image against AI copies—strengthening intellectual property rights. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/pol... #LegalRights #Voice #Image #Human #AI #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Tokushima's Naruto Uchinoumi Park offers a new attraction: a book corner. The corner is stocked with retired library books for visitors to enjoy or keep. A comment book already holds notes of appreciation. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/features/jap... #BookCorner #OldBooks #UchinoumiPark #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The fizzier, the better—or so say researchers whose data shows drinking carbonated water can reduce brain fatigue in those working in front of a computer for hours on end. Are you ready to give up coffee? japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/science-natu... #Carbonation #Brain #Fatigue #Refresh #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Looking for a Japan-related job? Here are two openings at the embassy and a consulate of Japan in the US—check out these links to learn more & apply! Embassy of Japan, WA DC: lnkd.in/e3tMQmX8 Consulate General of Japan, SFO: lnkd.in/eJCjSiBC #Jobs #Embassy #Consulate #WADC #SFO #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

An interesting video about a handwritten manuscript from 1714 entitled Blood, Tears, and Samurai Love. What's the plot? What's unique? And how researchers are learning to read 18th C. cursive script. japanpastandpresent.org/en/projects/... #JapaneseLit #HistoricManuscript #Research #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Ramen—so many varieties, so many toppings, so many shops…where to begin? How about with "Find Ramen Near Me"? This webpage contains ramen reporter Futoshi Mori's articles and guides and an interactive "Find Ramen Near Me" map.🍜 japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/ramen-map/ #Ramen #Map #Guide #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Soup as Life・スープはいのち Designer Natsumi Toyama proposes soup as a concept for exploring food, clothing, and shelter in this unique exhibit. In Tokyo? Why not stop by the 21_21 Design Sight Gallery! www.2121designsight.jp/en/program/s... #Soup #Life #Design #Exhibit #21_21DesignSight #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Maybe finding the right job = creating your job! Explore this option with JET alum Daniel Lowe at "Entrepreneurship After JET," a USJETAA workshop. More details & registration here: usjetaa.wildapricot.org/event-6698490 #LifeAfterJET #Entrepreneurship #Business #Workshop #USJETAA #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Looking for an easy way to explore Tokyo? JR East offers several one-day (or three-day) local rail passes that make it easy to get around. Most passes include rail, subways, and sometimes even buses. www.jreast.co.jp/en/multi/pass/ #Travel #RailPass #ExploreTokyo #LocalPass #JREast #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

For better or worse, wildlife & humans are increasingly occupying the same space. In Japan, there have already been many urban bear sightings this year. Learn how to react based on the bear's distance. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene... #Bears #WhatToDo #UrbanWildlife #StaySafe #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Are you ready for the World Cup? Samurai Blue has arrived in Mexico for their pre-competition training camp. The countdown to June 11 has begun! japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/socce... #SamuraiBlue #WorldCup #Soccer #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Join the Modern Japan History Association for an online conversation with Sayaka Chatani, author & expert in Zainichi Koreans. Details: June 3, 2026 19:00 EDT (New York Time) Register for the Zoom link here: mjha.org/event-6602790 #PostWarHistory #ZainichiKoreans #NKorea #Chatani #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Unagi—eel—is a favored dish in Japanese cuisine, so much so that wild eel stocks can't keep up with demand. But in Oita, eel farming is moving forward, bringing hope of greater availability in the future. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/business/com... #Unagi #Eel #EelFarming #EelCultivation #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Cooking Japanese food at home can be frustrating—sometimes it's hard to find the right ingredients or get things to taste right. There are many sites & guides offering help. Sudachi is one worth looking at. sudachirecipes.com Are you hungry yet? #Cooking #Recipes #和食 #JapaneseFood #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Japan will be issuing commemorative ￥1000 coins to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa era. The coins will feature scenes of Japan's post-war reconstruction and will cost ￥34,800 apiece. japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene... #Showa #Centenary #Coins #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

JET Program alumni and Friends of JET (FOJ) are prolific authors! Visit the JETwit library for a list JET/FOJ authors & their works. You're sure to find something that catches your interest! jetwit.com/wordpress/li... #JETwitLibrary #Authors #Books #WorkInProgress #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Tokyo DisneySea just kicked off its "Sparkling Jubilee" 25th anniversary celebration on April 15 with a full year of festivities and special events ahead! Check here for details and schedules: www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/treasure/tds... #DisneySea #Celebration #SparklingJubilee #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

The 20th Japan International Manga Award is now open for applications! This award honors artists who contribute to the promotion of manga outside Japan. Submission period is April 15–June 30. Details are here: www.manga-award.mofa.go.jp/index_e.html #Manga #JCulture #Award #Honor #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Translation is a skill and an art, one that requires meticulous attention to detail. If you have a passion for translating literature, take a look at the 11th Japan International Translation Competition—it might be for you! www.jlpp.go.jp/competition1... #Translation #Competition #JETAA #Japan

Poster for the 11th Japan International Translation Competition to be held May 1st to May 31st, 2026

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

JET Alumni Profile: Phylicia Bishop The Japan Society of Boston speaks with Phylicia Bishop about her experience as a JET in Hokkaido, 2010–2014. www.japansocietyboston.org/post/phylici... #AlumniProfile #LifeAfterJET #Hokkaido #NewPerspectives #LifelongConnection #JETAA #Japan

Phylicia Bishop, ALT in Hokkaido, standing in front of a chalkboard in a Japanese high school classroom.

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Narita renovated its Terminal 1 Observation Deck—it's now the "Garden Walk" and features footbaths! There's a tatami area for relaxing, too. So if you find yourself at Narita, go try out their new Garden Walk. mainichi.jp/english/arti... #Narita #Footbath #Relax #Terminal1 #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Come on over to the JETwit website for more Japan-related content. This recent post highlights Japan-relevant events in New York for the month of April. If you're in the Big Apple, check them out! jetwit.com/wordpress/20... #Events #NYC #April #JETAA #Japan (Photo courtesy of ATG Entertainment)

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Living or traveling in Japan as a vegan can be challenging since so many dishes include fish or fish stock. Savvy Tokyo's guide to being vegan in Japan is a rich resource for finding truly vegan options throughout the country. savvytokyo.com/being-vegan-... #Vegan #Japan #Resources #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We hope you enjoy what we share about Japan here, but just a reminder: JETwit also has a website. And on that website we post a lot of job openings for those who have connections with Japan. So if you're looking for work, come take a look! jetwit.com/wordpress/ #JobHunting #JETwit #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Bears sightings and encounters are increasing. And now it seems many bears are skipping winter hibernation as they've learned food is available year-round from humans. Can humans and bears learn to coexist? japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/gene... #Bears #NoHibernation #Coexistence #JETAA #Japan

Bear in winter persimmon tree eating fruit.

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The other day we highlighted job hunting. But what about graduate school? Check out USJETAA's university partnerships where all JETs and JET alumni qualify for scholarships and other perks. www.usjetaa.org/university-p... #GradSchool #Scholarships #UniversityPartnerships #USJETAA #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We love to share stuff about Japan here, but just a reminder that JETwit also has a website. And on that website we post a lot of job openings for those who have connections with Japan. So if you're looking for work, come take a look! jetwit.com/wordpress/ #JobHunt #Jobs #JETwit #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Lotteria seems to have been around forever—but now they are disappearing. By March of this year, the last Lotteria will be rebranded as Zetteria. Have you tried Zetteria yet? Did anything but the name change? en.sedaily.com/internationa... #Lotteria #Zetteria #Hamburgers #JETAA #Japan

Photo of a Zetteria storefront, the new name for Lotteria hamburger shops.

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Suitcases abandoned by tourists are causing a lot of headaches for hotels, but now businesses are getting innovative in ways to upcycle this discarded luggage. Take a look at this rooftop container garden, for example! www.asahi.com/ajw/articles... #AbandonedLuggage #Recycle #Upcycle #JETAA #Japan

Rooftop container garden using abandoned luggage as containers for growing vegetables.

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Attn: JETs & JET alumni! The 2026 JET Program Career Fair is your chance to connect with employers in a variety of sectors. The fair will be held this coming February in Tokyo and Osaka, and registration is now open: dotank.net/afterjet/en/... #CareerFair #JETProgramme #Tokyo #Osaka #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Are you searching for a job? JETwit's website regularly features job posts submitted by JET alumni for JET alumni. Find opportunities in business, hospitality, at Japanese consulates, and more! Come see what's available now! jetwit.com #JobHunting #JapanRelatedJobs #Opportunities #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

PNWJETAA Transitions Networking Expo is Nov 15 @ Seattle Univ. and open to all! Hear speakers from various sectors, explore company & community partners, and work on your career development skills. transitions.pnwjetaa.org #Networking #Opportunities #Connections #SeattleU #PNWJETAA #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Sponsored by USJETAA open to JETs, JET alumni, and the general public. JET to HR: Turning Global Experience into People-Focused Careers Date: Oct 21, 2025 (US Time) Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm EDT Place: Zoom Registration required. usjetaa.wildapricot.org/event-6287904 #Career #Workshop #HR #JETAA

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Being a JET means becoming part of your local community. Via offers a chance to do something similar again. Take a look at Via's experiential learning opportunities throughout Asia and the US—and perhaps find your next adventure! www.viaprograms.org #Via #GlobalCommunity #Leadership #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

JET alum Emily Metzgar (Shimane, 1993-1995), a Kent University professor and author of a book on the JET alumni impact on the US-Japan relationship, is asking our help in responding to a survey for her research. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.🙏 shorturl.at/2a3PT #JETimpact #Research #Survey #JETAA

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Monday is Sports Day this year! Sports Day commemorates the opening of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. It exists to promote sports and an active lifestyle. Schools & communities alike hold field day events. Have you joined in one? en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sports_... #SportsDay #運動会 #FieldDay #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Do you know JETstreams? JETStreams is an online publication with essays, stories, photography, and more from JET alumni, JETs, and Friends of JET. Join the community! Subscribe (free) here: jetprogramme.org/en/jetstreams/ #JETStreams #Alumni #Networking #CLAIR #PostJET #Community #JETAA #Japan

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JETwit @jetwit.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Swift and short, the 2025 Mt. Fuji climbing season closed Wed, Sep 10. Reservations for climbing in 2026 will open next April. Find all the info you need to plan and reserve your climb here: www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/for-every... #MtFuji #富士山 #ClimbingSeason #ClimbFuji #Reservation #JETAA #Japan

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