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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[USJETAA Event] Pathways to Becoming a Japanese Language Educator
Date: November 2, 2026 Time: 7:00-8:30PM Are you a JET alum or Japanese language enthusiast interested in teaching Japanese? Join us for a 90-minute virtual session that brings together a panel of educators,... READ MORE
JETAADC Alumni Talks- Private Sector Careers
Date: October 27, 2026 Time: 7:00-8:30PM Please join us virtually on October 27th at 7pm ET for a special panel featuring 3 Alumni in the private sector! This event is part of our... READ MORE
Japanese Hanko Workshop
Date: November 8, 2026 Time: 1:00-3:00PM Location: NovaLabs – 3850 Jermantown Rd Fairfax, VA 22030 Learn to carve your own personalized Japanese name stamp (Hanko) with Virginia-based artist and instructor Tamao Nakayama. You... READ MORE
JETAADC Returnee Party
Date: November 6, 2026 Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: Please register for location Are you a new JET alum to the area? JETAADC invites all new JET alumni to the area, local JET alumni, and... READ MORE