• "The Capitol at night (2013 view)" (c) Martin Falbisoner
  • Nakamise, Asakusa, Tokyo
  • Washington D.C. Metro Tunnel (c) Chase Lindberg
  • JR Harajuku Station (left), with Meiji Shrine forest as background

The JET Alumni Association of Washington, DC (JETAADC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We welcome all former and current participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program – as well as “Friends of JET” – residing in the greater Washington, DC area. We are the oldest chapter in the nation and, with over 500 members, we are also one of the largest and most active.

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Berry Picking

Date: August 15, 2026 Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM Come join us as we take a day trip to Maryland to do some berry picking! We will be carpooling to Butler’s Orchard. This season’s crops include... READ MORE

TIE-DYE PARTY 

Date: August 9, 2026 Time: 1:00-3:00PM Join us this August 9th as we learn the Japanese art of shibori dyeing! Bring something you would like to tie dye or better yet, dye one of... READ MORE

July Kaiwa Club

Date: July 30, 2026 Time: 5:30PM Join us for JETAADC’s monthly Japanese language networking event at Toryumon (1901 Pennsylvania Ave Ste #0001 Washington, DC 20006) on Thursday, July 30th at 5:30 PM! RSVP here to... READ MORE