• "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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JETAADC Sake and Sumie 2026

Join JETAADC for an evening of immersion into Japanese traditional art, food, and drinks. During this sip and paint event, we will learn how to make traditional paintings through the teachings of professional... READ MORE

JETAADC Japanese Kaiwa Club

Join us for JETAADC’s monthly Japanese language networking event at Toryumon on Pennsylvania Avenue on Thursday, January 29 from 5:30 pm! RSVP below to join. This is a seated networking mixer. One section of the... READ MORE

JETAADC 2026 Shinnenkai

あけましておめでとうございます!Join JETAADC to celebrate the New Year with food, drinks, and networking! Join JETAADC for a fun evening celebrating the New Year with Shinnenkai! Shinnenkai is the Japanese tradition of welcoming the arrival of the New... READ MORE