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Each month, my japan will feature themed photos submitted by current JET participants. This is what a few of our current JETs have on their plate this month. – Peter Valente Kurayoshi, Tottori – Bryan Aument Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecure – Rosie Tabaj … Continued
On Saturday, September 28th, JETAADC members took part in 2013’s National Public Lands Day by volunteering at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The park is located on the Anacostia River, right near the DC-Maryland border. It was a beautiful day to get … Continued
Each month, my japan will feature themed photos submitted by current JET participants. In our first installment, we kept it simple — new JETs were asked to report back with one photo that represents their first month on JET. – David Berg … Continued
Peter Valente spent the first five months of his life in Japan when his father was working for the US government there, and he is excited to return to Japan as a new JET in Kurayoshi, Tottori. A Classical Music Composition at … Continued
In this episode, Nick speaks with Leslie Helm, author of Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations As Outsiders In Japan. The Helm family’s connection with Japan begins with Mr. Helm’s German great grandfather, Julius, who traveled to Japan as a young … Continued