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Sachiko Tsunoda-Bedford comes from Yatsushiro city, Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan and made the move to Washington, DC in 2013. Since coming to the US she’s been going to English classes, volunteering, making friends, and contributing to the JETAADC blog. … Continued
JET Talks is a speaker series modeled after TED Talks that will feature dynamic and interesting individuals to inspire innovative ideas and conversation on Japan within the DC community. JETAADC in association with the Asia Pacific Forum, Georgetown University presents: HAFU/ハーフ: The mixed-race experience in Japan A … Continued
Cameron Brenke, originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, is now an ALT in Shintotsukawa, Hokaido. He is based at a junior high school, makes weekly visits to an elementary school, and runs the community eikawa. Outside of class, Cameron participates in a local … Continued
Each month, my japan will feature themed photos submitted by current JET participants. Here’s what a few current JETs found in their apartment when they first arrived in Japan… – Rosie Tabaj Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka – Cameron Brenke Shintotsukawa, Hokkaido – C. Selene Della Queva … Continued
Sachiko Tsunoda-Bedford comes from Yatsushiro city, Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan. In July 2013, she married Ryan Giralt Bedford, who worked as an English teacher on the JET Program for 3 years in her hometown, and made the move to … Continued