# PNWJETAA > Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association ## Posts - [2026 JET Ski Registration](https://pnwjetaa.org/2026-jet-ski-registration/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]❄️ JET Ski 2026 ❄️ ⛷️  PNWJETAA, JETAABC and JETAA Portland welcomes you to another year of our tri-chapter winter sports and other fun activities! Register Here or scroll to the bottom of this page. 📅Schedule Overview Although our main event will be on Sunday, February 15th, we have other fun events planned to keep you busy all... - [2026 JET SKI SAVE THE DATE!](https://pnwjetaa.org/2026-jet-ski-save-the-date/): ❄️SAVE THE DATE! Get ready to carve out some good times! Join your fellow alumni from PNWJETAA, JETAABC, and JETAAPORTLAND for an epic tri-chapter ski weekend at The Summit at Snoqualmie and  join us for other activities around the city. More information to come! 🗓 Save the Date: February 14–16, 2026 🎟 Registration & Early Bird: Opens January 7th, 2026 - [2025 Bounenkai](https://pnwjetaa.org/2025-bounenkai/): Join our annual meeting and end of the year party featuring green tea both as drinks and desserts. We will be presenting what our organization has been doing this year, share the steering council’s state of the organization and announcing our 2026 Steering Council. This event is open to all members of our community, including kids. Access information will be sent prior to the event. Get your tickets here! Please note, there will be no alcohol at this event. - [Transitions 2025: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo](https://pnwjetaa.org/transitions-2025-opportunities-forum-networking-expo/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”9645″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row] - [Echoes of the Floating World TAM Tour](https://pnwjetaa.org/echoes-of-the-floating-world-tam-tour/): Join us at the Tacoma Art Museum on Saturday, October 25th at 1pm for a special tour of the exhibit titled “Echoes of the Floating World.” This tour will be led by Kenji Hamai Stoll, Exhibit Curator/Contributing Artist, and PNWJETAA member Zoe Donnell, the TAM’s Exhibitions and Publications Manager! Some of us will be getting lunch beforehand at 11 am at Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya at the Tacoma Mall. We have a limited number of complimentary tickets, so sign up here soon! - [PNWJETAA 35th Anniversary Trivia Night](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-35th-anniversary-trivia-night/): Join us on Saturday, September 27th from 5-8 pm at Obec Brewing to celebrate 35 years of PNWJETAA! Have a few drinks, socialize, and test your knowledge of all things JET and PNW. Find more details below and register here! Join us in celebrating 35 years of PNWJETAA! We will be celebrating at Obec Brewing, a craft brewery in the Ballard neighborhood. Meaning community in Czech, Obec (pronounced o-bets) is owned by PNWJETAA member Stacey Jehlik and her husband. Enjoy a variety of beer, cider, wine, non-alcoholic spritzers, and more with the local JET alumni community. Please note that the... - [PNWJETAA at 2025 Seattle Bon Odori](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-at-2025-seattle-bon-odori/): Join PNWJETAA on Saturday, July 19th at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple for Seattle Bon Odori! Festival activities include delicious food, cultural display and demonstrations, taiko performances, and a Japanese thrift store. Enjoy the beer garden with live performances by Two Story Zori. Japanese folk dancing begins at 4 pm. We will have a spot staked out along the street, so be sure to stop by and hang out with us! Here is our location for this year: PLEASE NOTE: Northbound I-5 will be closed all weekend, so please take this into account when planning transportation! - [2025 PNWJETAA SUMMER PICNIC](https://pnwjetaa.org/2025-pnwjetaa-summer-picnic/): Join us for some fun under the sun! Please sign up below so we can get a head count! Loading… - [JET SKI 2025 - Open Registration](https://pnwjetaa.org/jet-ski-2025-open-registration/): 01/08 ❄️REGISTRATION OPEN!❄️ Registration is now OPEN for JET Ski 2025! Be one of the first 10 registrants by January 31 for a USD$30 cash subsidy on the day of the event. Whether you ski, snowboard, or snowshoe, we look forward to seeing you all in Vancouver! ❄️ Not into winter sports? No problem! Join us for the après ski dinner or other optional activities and hang out with your fellow JET alumni from all three JETAA chapters: JETAA Portland, PNWJETAA, and JETAABC! Loading… #jetski2025 #jettogether @JETAA Portland @official_pnwjetaa @JETAABC - [2025 "Shinka" & Shinnenkai on January 18](https://pnwjetaa.org/2025-shinka-shinnenkai-on-january-18/): Register for January 18’s events here! Loading… - [2024 PNWJETAA BOUNENKAI & ANNUAL MEETING](https://pnwjetaa.org/2024-pnwjetaa-bounenkai-annual-meeting/): Join us in a sweet & savory sendoff of 2024 with sandwiches from TRES Sandwich, nengajou (New Year’s card) making, and mingling! Hear about what the association did this year and the announcement of our new council for the 2025-2026 year! Please register below if you wish to attend. - [Transitions: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo! November 16th @ Seattle University](https://pnwjetaa.org/transitions-opportunities-forum-networking-expo-november-16th-seattle-university/): Our annual career event, Transitions: Opportunity Forum & Networking Expo is back on Saturday, November 16th. Registration is required, and there is still space for networking partners! - [2025 Steering Council Nominations](https://pnwjetaa.org/2025-steering-council-nominations/): Nominations are now open for the 2025 Steering Council! Learn more about expectations for the council and timeline here. - [2024 Pumpkin Patch Event](https://pnwjetaa.org/2024-pumpkin-patch-event/): Join us for some Fall fun at the Carpinito Brothers Farm Pumpkin Patch. When: Saturday, October 5thTime: 3:00pmPin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iKg1BeUp1ByJ683m7 Dinner plans to follow if interested! - [2024 PNWJETAA SUMMER PICNIC + UNDOKAI](https://pnwjetaa.org/2024-pnwjetaa-summer-picnic-undokai/): Join us for a day filled with some outdoor fun, games and good company!This year we will be holding our Summer Picnic at a new location at Aubrey Davis Park in Mercer Island. https://www.mercerisland.gov/parksrec/page/picnic-shelter-aubrey-davis-park Parking Lot 1: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LLP6v3mNjHNFAoUD8Parking Lot 2: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SPexUVgjg8qPevzw9 Picnic Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EwwqxujEVGgePngY8 What to Expect: Potluck Style Feast: Bring your favorite dish to share with friends! PNWJETAA will provide refreshments, hamburgers, condiments and vegetarians options. The park does have electrical outlets so feel free to bring your dishes in crockpots, instantpots, rice cookers, etc. Outdoor Games and Activities: Get ready for some friendly competition! Music and Relaxation: Kick... - [Walk for Rice 2024](https://pnwjetaa.org/walk-for-rice-2024/): Help PNWJETAA fight hunger in our community by helping to raise funds for local food banks that provide culturally appropriate foods to those in need. This is one of the longest running and biggest community outreach programs that PNWJETAA supports! We are also inviting new 2024 JETs to join us, so please come out to meet them! This event is open to all PNWJETAA members as well as friends & family! Hope to see you on June 29th!     Link to register as part of our team: https://give.acrs.org/teampnwjetaa Event site: https://give.acrs.org/event/walk-for-rice-2024/e547615 Date: Saturday, June 29th Location: Seward Park, 5806 Lake... - [2024-2025 Steering Council Elections](https://pnwjetaa.org/2024-2025-steering-council-elections/): Voting is now open! Please see our post for candidate platforms here before casting your vote. - [2024-25 PNWJETAA Steering Council Platforms](https://pnwjetaa.org/2024-25-pnwjetaa-steering-council-platforms/): President – Jessica Record Hello again!! For the last year, I have been serving as co-president with Lynn Miyauchi and we have implemented many changes in the last year to help the overall health of PNWJETAA. For example, we implemented Robert’s Rules of Order in our monthly meetings, explored Steering Council positions’ responsibilities with elected members and a major by-law change that included term changes for the Steering Council. I know there is more that needs to be done for the sustainability of our chapter, like completing the new policy book and surveying membership to have a better idea of... - [2024 JET SKI REGISTRATION](https://pnwjetaa.org/2024-jet-ski-registration/): JETAA Portland, PNWJETAA, and JETAABC welcome you to our ski & snowboard day! Loading… - [Iron Chef Guest-Hosted by PNWJETAA](https://pnwjetaa.org/iron-chef-guest-hosted-by-pnwjetaa/): Please join us for the return of IRON CHEF!! PNWJETAA will be guest-hosting 2024 with JETAA Portland, and will feature the ingredient, traditional soybean miso and garbanzo miso from local Seattle-based company, Yoka Miso! You can either register for this event as a guest (and bring a dish to share for the potluck) or as a chef participant in making a dish with Yoka Miso!  If you’d like to participate, please check the CHEF option below, and make sure to provide contact information for us to give you a pouch of Yoka Miso to use! Please read details below for all the info you’ll need!... - [2024 PNWJETAA Shinnenkai Registration](https://pnwjetaa.org/2024-pnwjetaa-shinnenkai-registration/): Join us for the 2024 Shinnenkai & Annual Meeting! We will have sandwiches from TRES Sandwich House (vegetarian options included), reflections on the past PNWJETAA year, and elections for our new council. Space is limited, so be sure to register below! Please note that each attendee will need to register separately. Details Date: Saturday, January 27, 4:00-6:30 pm Location: NEXUS Seattle (1808 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101) Price: $5.33 REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! - [Nominations for the 2024-25 Steering Council](https://pnwjetaa.org/nominations-for-the-2024-25-steering-council/): NOMINATION FORM HAS CLOSED! Thank you to all who have submitted their nominations! Members are invited to anonymously nominate a friend (or themselves) to any of our traditional positions, including: Unless otherwise noted, all positions require a 1-year commitment. For full descriptions of these positions, please visit our Officers page. Nomination Rules: All nominees must be registered members of PNWJETAA and in good standing with the association. Anyone may nominate a member to any Steering Council position. Members are also welcome to nominate themselves!You can check your membership status by emailing officers@pnwjetaa.org, or register as a member on our website. Nominations will be open... - [Transitions: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo 2023](https://pnwjetaa.org/transitions-opportunities-forum-networking-expo-2023/): Join us this December for Transitions: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo, our free annual career event! We know starting a new career path or searching for community can be tough. That is why we are bringing JET alumni and great organizations together to connect and share resources. Whether you are looking for new opportunities, a resume refresh, or skilled new hires and volunteers, Transitions has something for you. For the first time since 2019, the event will be held in person at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington in Seattle on December 9.Register as an attendee, sign-up as... - [2023 PNWJETAA Bounenkai](https://pnwjetaa.org/2023-pnwjetaa-bounenkai/): Get ready to jingle and mingle at the Ultimate Bounenkai Bonanza at Round1 Southcenter! Belt out your favorite tunes on the karaoke – whether you’re a singing sensation or a shower crooner, this is your time to shine! Or if singing is not your jive, lace up those bowling shoes and aim for a strike as you roll your way to victory! It’s not just about the score ,it’s about the joy of knocking down those pins in style! And for those game nerds, test your skills and challenge your friends to some light-hearted arcade games! Ticket price per person... - [Virtual Halloween Costume Contest](https://pnwjetaa.org/virtual-halloween-costume-contest/): Dressing up for Halloween this year? Whether you’re donning a straw hat and calling yourself Luffy, or you’re going all out in a homemade Kappa costume, we want to see it! Submit your costume to the Halloween costume contest held by JETAA Hawaii, JETAA’s west coast chapters (including us!), Rocky Mountains, and Alaska, and you could win some cool swag in the process! Submit your costume photos by October 31 using this link. - [PNWJETAA Pumpkin Patch](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-pumpkin-picking/): Fall is officially here! What better way to celebrate the season than with traditional harvest activities, like hayrides and picking pumpkins? We’ve reserved a private bonfire space within the corn maze, and will be providing ingredients for s’mores. We will be at Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm on Saturday, October 7th, and our bonfire / fire pit reservation is from 1-3 PM. In order to join us for the bonfire / fire pit, please purchase a $10 ticket through Eventbrite. Space is limited, so be sure to register soon! Please note we recommend arriving an hour in advance, as takes time to make... - [Bowling Pins & PNWJETAA (2023 Bowling Event)](https://pnwjetaa.org/bowling-pins-pnwjetaa-2023-bowling-event/): If you’ve got some time to spare, this event will be right up your alley! Join PNWJETAA for bowling at West Seattle Bowl on Saturday, September 23rd from 3-5 pm pending interest. Please fill out the interest form below if you’d like to participate! - [2023 PNWJETAA SUMMER PICNIC](https://pnwjetaa.org/2023-pnwjetaa-summer-picnic/): We look forward to seeing you at this year’s PNWJETAA Summer Picnic! If you plan to attend we ask that you fill out the form below. This will help us get a head count and rough estimate of how much food and games to prepare! JETs and friends of JETs are welcome! This will be a casual potluck style picnic so bring some food to share. The picnic will be at Luther Burbank Picnic area C. The South lot parking area will be closest to the event. If you have any questions, please send them to officers@pnwjetaa.org. Can’t wait to... - [SAVE THE DATE! - PNWJETAA SUMMER PICNIC!](https://pnwjetaa.org/save-the-date-pnwjeta-summer-picnic/): Just a few more weeks until it’s time again for our annual PNWJETAA Summer Picnic! Please save the date, more info to come. As usual this will be a potluck event. PNWJETAA will provide hamburgers and condiments as well as vegetarian options. Side dishes, drinks and snacks are welcome! - [Seattle Bon Odori with PNWJETAA](https://pnwjetaa.org/seattle-bon-odori-with-pnwjetaa/): Join our PNWJETAA group as Bon Odori returns to Seattle! Seattle Bon Odori is an annual event to celebrate Obon, a family reunion holiday during which people return to ancestral family places and visit and clean their ancestors’ graves when the spirits of ancestors are supposed to revisit the household altars. Bon Odori is a traditional dance that has become part of the holiday’s celebrations, and is often one of the first festival traditions in which JETs participate after arriving at their placements. Seattle Bon Odori will have Japanese folk dancing, an introduction to Buddhism sessions, great food, a beer... - [2023 Walk for Rice - PNWJETAA](https://pnwjetaa.org/2023-walk-for-rice-pnwjetaa/): Help PNWJETAA fight hunger in our community by joining our team at the Walk for Rice! This will be the 25th year that we have participated in this event to raise funds for the worthy cause of providing culturally familiar foods at local food banks that serve the local Asian community. Please visit our Team Page to find out more! We have invited new 2023 JETs to join our team this year, so please come out to Seward Park to share your tips with the new JETs and walk for a great cause! See you there! PNWJETAA Walk for Rice... - [PNWJETAA @ BonsaiFEST!](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-bonsaifest/): Join us as we visit the Pacific Bonsai Museum for BonsaiFEST! The Pacific Bonsai Museum connects people to nature through the living art of bonsai, and is one of only two museums in the United States solely dedicated to bonsai. At BonsaiFEST!, see azalea, wisteria, and other lovely flowering bonsai in an enchanting, woodsy setting. The event also offers live bonsai-making demonstrations, bonsai merch, and more. Join PNWJETAA in exploring this unique museum during this festival, followed by lunch at Tokyo-ya Ramen. Please register below if you plan on coming! Time & Date: Sunday, May 14, 11:00 amMeeting Location: Pacific... - [2023 NEW JET TRAINING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!](https://pnwjetaa.org/2023-new-jet-training-volunteers-needed/): Hello Fellow JET Alums! We are kindly requesting volunteers to be a part of the 2023 New JET Training. Training will take place on Saturday, June 3rd from 9:30am-5:00pm @ Seattle University (Date and Place tentative). If you are interested please fill in the form below. We hope by sharing your personal and professional experiences we can better equip our Juniors for the experience of their lifetime! - [Voting is OPEN for the PNWJETAA Steering Council for 2023-24!](https://pnwjetaa.org/vote-2023/): Your voice matters! All registered members of PNWJETAA are encouraged to vote for the 2023-24 PNWJETAA Steering Council. Email officers@pnwjetaa.org to check your membership status, or join today! Voting will be open until February 10, 2023 at 11:59PM PST. The new Steering Council will be introduced at Shinnenkai on February 11. Read on below to meet the candidates for this year’s election! Executive Officers Co-President Jessica Record & Lynn Miyauchi Hi fellow Alumni! This year, we’d like to make a two-for-one proposal: 2 Presidents for 1 vote! Before you make this important decision, a little about us: I’m Jessica Record... - [Submit your platform and photo for PNWJETAA's 2023 Steering Council Elections](https://pnwjetaa.org/platform-photo-submission-2023-elections/): This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password: - [2023 Annual Meeting & Shinnenkai](https://pnwjetaa.org/2023-annual-meeting-shinnenkai/): Hello, 2023! Happy New Year, all! We’re celebrating 2023 and the start of a new year with our Annual Meeting and Shinnenkai, held again this year at NEXUS Seattle, and livestreamed via Zoom. We warmly welcome fellow alumni, community members, family and friends to join our annual event. Attendee gift, raffle prizes, and cultural interactive activities will abound! Children 15 and under will be free to attend! Schedule* 3:30PM • Welcome & Opening Remarks3:45PM • Community Introductions4:00PM • Enjoy Shinnenkai!4:45PM • PNWJETAA Year Review, Steering Council Election Results, and raffle prizes5:30PM • Closing Remarks *subject to change; all times in... - [Nominate a Member for the 2023-24 Steering Council!](https://pnwjetaa.org/nominations-2023-steering-council/): Nominations are OPEN for the 2023-24 Steering Council! Members are invited to anonymously nominate themselves or a friend to any of our traditional positions, including: President Vice President Treasurer  *minimum 2-year commitment required Secretary Media Coordinator Social Coordinator Transitions (Career Day) Committee Community Outreach Newsletter Coordinator Research & Development Compliance Coordinator Unless otherwise noted, all positions require a 1-year commitment. For full descriptions of these positions, visit our Officers page. Nomination Rules All nominees must be registered members of PNWJETAA and in good standing with the association. Anyone may nominate a member to any Steering Council position. Members are also... - [JET Ski 2023: Registration Now Open!](https://pnwjetaa.org/jet-ski-2023/): JET Ski is back with our first in-person, tri-chapter event since 2020! ☃️ Meet us February 4–5, 2023 in Seattle as we reconnect with our friends across JETAABC, JETAA Portland, and PNWJETAA.  We are excited to enjoy a day of snow sports, good food, and fun in Seattle! ⛷️🏂 Winter Activities Saturday, February 4, 2023 |  9:00am – Dusk Location: The Summit at Snoqualmie (map)Time: Ski/snowboard: 9:00am – DuskNordic, snowshoe, & tube park: 9:00am – Dusk Please purchase your own lift ticket via the link below:https://summitatsnoqualmie.com/lift-tickets *NOTE: Be sure to check the WSDOT Snoqualmie Pass road report before departure for... - [Save the Date for JET Ski 2023!](https://pnwjetaa.org/jet-ski-2023-savethedate/): SAVE THE DATE! JET Ski is back with our first in-person, tri-chapter event since 2020! Meet us Feb. 4–5, 2023 in Seattle as we reconnect with our friends across JETAABC, JETAA Portland, and PNWJETAA. Details and registration will be posted next week. See you on the slopes! - [Save the Date! Bōnenkai on 12-10-2022](https://pnwjetaa.org/bonenkai-2022/): Save the date for PNWJETAA’s annual Bōnenkai celebration! Join us for an evening of food, drink, and joy, followed by karaoke! Date: December 10, 2022 (Sat)Time: 5:30 – 7:30pmVenue: Matsu Seattle, 501 Stadium Pl S (map) We’re changing things up this year – please carefully read the event details below! Please note that there are no ticket costs this year; we have a section of Matsu reserved for us, and we’ll have folks grouped into tables of four. PNWJETAA will be sponsoring appetizers for all members and each table will have their own table bill based on what is personally... - [2022 PNWJETAA PUMPKIN PATCH](https://pnwjetaa.org/2022-pnwjetaa-pumpkin-patch/): 2022 PNWJETAA PUMPKIN PATCH Fall is officially here! What better way to celebrate the season than with traditional harvest activities, like hayrides and picking pumpkins? Like last year, we’ve reserved a private bonfire space within the corn maze, and will be providing ingredients for s’mores. You will need to purchase a ticket at https://www.bobscorn.com/Activities. The website advises purchasing tickets in advance for weekends in October. Please be advised that this event will be happening rain or shine, and that boots are recommended, as there are certain areas of the farm that are muddy. We hope to see you at Bob’s Corn... - [PNWJETAA SEPTEMBER HAPPY HOUR - SAKE NOMI](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-september-happy-hour-sake-nomi/): PNWJETAA 2022 SEPTEMBER HAPPY HOUR Let’s kick off the new Autumn season with some of the best imported Japanese sake in town! Sake Nomi is a great place that serves premium Japanese sake and shochu. So before all the holiday madness starts please come join us for a drink or two, they may even have a few Hiyaoroshi sake on their shelves left! Alumni of all generations are welcome to join! Sake Nomi does not serve food so please grab a snack before coming. A group of us will be doing dinner after the event across the street at Senor... - [PNWJETAA SUMMER PICNIC + UNDOUKAI](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-summer-picnic-undoukai/): It’s almost here – our annual and much anticipated Summer Picnic and Undokai! Come nom some barbeque, float your boat (floaties or paddleboards), show your team pride in the sports day games, and enjoy a day of PNW summer with old friends and new ones! This is a potluck event, with basic barbeque items, such as hamburgers and condiments, provided by PNWJETAA – including vegetarian some options. Side dishes, desserts, snacks, fruits, vegetables, and drinks are welcome! Seating is limited but space is not, so feel free to bring a camp chair, picnic blanket, or shading device of your choosing. We look forward to... - [Important Notice](https://pnwjetaa.org/important-notification/) - [Enkai101: Essential Etiquette for the Un/Initiated](https://pnwjetaa.org/enkai101-2/): Whether this will be your first or your thirtieth enkai, PNWJETAA invites you to join us for one of our favorite new JET send-off traditions: Enkai 101! Learn and practice your enkai etiquette with your fellow JETs and alumni in the heart of downtown Seattle—complete with sweeping views of the city, Puget Sound, Lake Union, and Mount Rainier. The essentials When: Friday, July 8, 2022, 6:30–8pm (nijikai karaoke to follow) Where: NEXUS Seattle Sky Lounge, 1808 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (map) Who: Departing JET participants and alumni How much: $20 online, $25 at the door. Admission includes all food... - [PNWJETAA 2022 April Meeting](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-2022-april-meeting/): We’re excited to host our first in-person PNWJETAA meeting since February 2020! This will be a hybrid meeting, with both virtual and in-person possibilities; whether you’re interested in attending virtually or in person, please email officers@pnwjetaa.org and we’ll be emailing out zoom links the day of! 2022 April Meeting Agenda Date: April 7th (Thursday) at 6:30PM In-Person LocationWeWork Holyoke Building107 Spring St, Seattle, WA 98104 ParkingWatermark Garage ($5 evenings; only until 8pm)1108 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 ($11 evenings; 24/7)1230 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 TransitLightrail: University Street StationBus stops: 2nd & Spring, 3rd & SenecaFerry terminal and water taxi Once you’ve... - [Volunteers Needed! Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival 2022](https://pnwjetaa.org/volunteers-seattle-cherry-blossom-2022/): Loading… - [Event Report: 2022 Annual Meeting & Shinnenkai](https://pnwjetaa.org/event-report-2022-annual-meeting-shinnenkai/): Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Meeting and Shinnenkai on March 5, 2022! We were thrilled and humbled to see so many of alumni and community members together to celebrate the start of a new year and welcome the new Steering Council. This event comes nearly 2 years after we had originally planned to celebrate our chapter’s 30th anniversary. Although we couldn’t host the same scale of event that we had hoped for back in 2020, we are grateful to have been able to maintain and modify our activities despite challenges. We also took time to... - [Vote Now for the 2022–23 Steering Council!](https://pnwjetaa.org/vote-now-2022/): Vote for your new Steering Council! The nominations are in, and PNWJETAA is thrilled to present the candidates for the 2022–23 fiscal year! Click below to read the candidates’ platforms and cast your ballot. Results will be announced and approved by general membership at the 2022 Annual Meeting & Shinnenkai. Voting closes on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 12PM. You must be a registered member with PNWJETAA in order to vote. You will be asked to submit the email address and full name that you registered with the organization. Not sure if you’re a member? Fill out the registration form,... - [PNWJETAA Annual Meeting and Shinnenkai 2022](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-annual-meeting-and-shinnenkai-2022/): It’s that time of year! We’re looking forward to you joining us for PNWJETAA’s Annual Meeting and Shinnenkai! Location & Date Where: NEXUS Seattle Sky Lounge, 1808 Minor Ave., Seattle When: Saturday, March 5, 2022 Schedule 5 PM—Annual Meeting (open to alumni members only)6:30 PM—Shinnenkai8:00 PM—Oshimai Closing Bento and beverages will be provided. A vegetarian option for bento is available. Guests also have the option of bringing their own food. (Please note that this is not a potluck event.) Space is limited, so please RSVP by February 28th, 2022. Separate registrations are required for all attendees. If you are attending... - [2022-23 Steering Council Nominations are Open!](https://pnwjetaa.org/2022-23-steering-council-nominations-are-open/): Nominations for the 2022-23 PNWJETAA Steering Council are now OPEN! Members are invited to anonymously nominate themselves or a friend to any of our traditional positions, including: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Social Coordinator Newsletter Media Relations Community Outreach Research & Development Compliance Coordinator For full descriptions of these positions, visit our Officers page. Nominations are open until February 19, 2022. Nominated candidates will be contacted via email on February 20 and will be required to respond and submit a platform by February 26. Voting will take place the week of February 28, with results announced at Shinnenkai on March... - [Transitions 2022](https://pnwjetaa.org/transitions-2022/): For full details visit http://transitions.pnwjetaa.org/ - [JET Ski 2022: Local Edition](https://pnwjetaa.org/jet-ski-2022-local-edition/): 2022 JET Ski No Hi presented by PNWJETAA, JETAABC & JETAAPDX We’re happy to announce that the inter-chapter ski event will be hosted by your favorite northwest chapters again this year. We are claiming February 12th to be JET SKI の日！ We’ll be hitting the slopes with your fellow JET Alumni at your home mountain! All three JET chapters will be shredding the mountains at these locations: JETAABC: Grouse Mountain | https://www.grousemountain.com/ PNWJETAA: Summit at Snoqualmie | https://summitatsnoqualmie.com/  JETAA Portland: Mt. Hood Skibowl | https://www.skibowl.com/  Be one of the first 10 participants from each chapter to register on or after... - [Woodinville Wine and Beer Tasting](https://pnwjetaa.org/woodinville-wine-and-beer-tasting/): Let’s enjoy the fall weather with great company and tasty beverages! Please join us on Saturday, November 20th for the tour! Schedule: 3:00 PM: Meet at Callan Cellars for wine tasting 5:00 PM: Head to Metier Brewing for beers and food (takeout allowed) We’ll be starting the tasting tour at 3 PM at Callan Cellars, followed by a trip to Metier Brewing for food and beer(s) at 5 PM. There are additional tasting rooms in the area if you would like to take some time there before we officially get started at 3. Please contact us if you would like... - [Okaeri Returning JETs! with USJETAA](https://pnwjetaa.org/okaeri-returning-jets-with-usjetaa/): Welcome back to the US, JETs! You’re joining a national network of JET alumni. Join USJETAA and PNWJETAA for a primer on how the JET alumni network and local chapters can support you, a step-by-step guide to finding your post-JET career path, and a chance to mingle and socialize with other returnees and JET alumni. Find your timezone 7 PM EST 6 PM CST 5 PM MST 4 PM PST 3 PM Alaska Time 1 PM Hawaii Time Agenda Welcome to the JET alumni network! (~10 mins) “Finding Your Career Path After JET” with Emily Frank of Denver Career Catalyst (~30-45... - [Community Event: HBCC's Online Japanese Sake Seminar](https://pnwjetaa.org/community-event-hbcc-sake-seminar/): A new event series presented by the Hyogo Business & Cultural Center! (Event description provided by the Hyogo Business & Cultural Center) Online Japanese Sake Seminar Get ready to say “Kampai!” and explore the world of Japanese sake. The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center invites people in the US to join our FREE online sake seminar to enjoy and learn more about Japanese sake. This special online seminar covers the basics of the appeal of sake and how to savor it from various perspectives.Participants also have the opportunity to purchase sake for taking part in our Sake Tasting Corner! Seminar sessions will be... - [PNWJETAA's Halloween Party!](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaas-halloween-party/): **Unfortunately, this event will be cancelled due to illness of the person hosting it. We apologize for the inconvenience. Have a fun and safe Halloween, everyone!** Ghosts and ghoul of every age, wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see, this our (PNW)JETAA Halloween! Let’s #JETtogether for an evening of costumes, spooky stories, and a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt! (If I can get Discord working, we can also watch some spooky short videos to get in to the spirit of things–pun partially intended!) Feel free to join the party in costume–we’ll vote for our top... - [PNWJETAA Goes Pumpkin Picking!](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-goes-pumpkin-picking/): Hello PNWJETAA! Are you enjoying the early part of the fall season so far? Are you excited for more autumn activities? Look no further! We’re heading to the pumpkin patch for some festive fall fun! Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin picking, corn mazes, and other such activities including a bonfire for our group! When: Sunday, October 17th, Pumpkin Picking @12PM followed with a Bonfire @2pm. Where: Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm (10917 Elliot Road, Snohomish, WA 98296) Cost: $20 per admission ticket + tax (and cost of pumpkin(s)/food) List of available activities (most included with price of admission): https://www.bobscorn.com/Activities... - [PNWJETAA 30th Anniversary Announcement](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-30th-anniversary-announcement/): Dear alumni and friends, We hope you are well as we transition into September and the start of a new season. As many of you know, 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association as a chapter. While we could not celebrate this milestone last year, we were optimistic that an in-person event would be possible in fall 2021. Unfortunately, this year has seen a number of set-backs, not the least of which being the rise in coronavirus cases and the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. After careful consideration and discussion, the... - [Summer Picnic 2021](https://pnwjetaa.org/summer-picnic-2021/): Are you enjoying summer so far? Are you looking to enjoy it even more? Then please save the date for one of PNWJETAA’s most anticipated yearly events: Summer Picnic! When: Saturday, August 7th (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) Where: Luther Burbank Park (Beach Area C)–While the parking lot has been expanded since the last in-person picnic, it’s still limited. As such, (safe!) carpooling should be a consideration. Additionally, the park is about a 15 minute walk from the Mercer Island Park and Ride bus stop. This will be an in-person event, based upon current guidance from the CDC and Department of Health.... - [2021 Virtual New JET Training Nijikai](https://pnwjetaa.org/2021-virtual-new-jet-training-nijikai/): Cheers to the next generation of JETs Join us on the final day of New JET Training for the Nijikai: Experiences on JET AMA (“ask me anything”) on Zoom from 7PM PDT August 1 (Sunday)! The 2020 and ’21 JETs have stuck it out through all the life-changing events of a pandemic, and PNWJETAA can’t wait to send them off to Japan later this year. While a departure date has yet to be announced, we hope alumni of all generations will join us in supporting them through this next big transition. Some of you may remember the alumni mingling free-for-all... - [PNWJETAA's 30th Anniversary Celebration](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaas-30th-anniversary-celebration/): Save the date for our chapter’s 30th anniversary celebration! Date: Saturday, September 18th Time: 7-9 PM Location: NEXUS Seattle (Rooftop area) Registration link coming soon! Please also keep an eye out for USJETAA’s upcoming celebration! https://usjetaa.org/celebration-of-jet-2021/ - [Kyaraben Contest Submission Extension](https://pnwjetaa.org/kyaraben-contest-submission-extension/): For those that just want to come and watch, don’t forget to RSVP! https://forms.gle/MzgzzjxDAgeh82kh8 For contestants, register here: https://forms.gle/2K2rb4h9EJAQUaKX6 Contestants: Please submit your bento in the registration form if you’re already finished, or upload it here by July 9th, 11:59 (PDT): https://forms.gle/tF9LbVYcnYxaBCBF9 - [Walk for Rice - Join PNWJETAA as we fight hunger in our community!](https://pnwjetaa.org/walk-for-rice-join-pnwjetaa-as-we-fight-hunger-in-our-community/): Please join PNWJETAA as we team up with the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) to fight hunger in our community.  The Walk for Rice raises money to not only put food on the table, but provide healthy and culturally familiar ingredients, which will nourish the body, power the mind and comfort the soul!  As this event will once again be virtual, alumni, friends, family members and pets are all welcome to join our team again this year!  Last year we had 13 registered team members, and raised over $1,900 for this worthy cause!  Please help us surpass last year’s... - [Natsukashii-Kai Happy Hour (Volume 1)](https://pnwjetaa.org/natsukashii-kai-happy-hour-volume-1/): Friday, April 30th, 7 PM (PST) Has the spring weather gotten you nostalgic for hanami? While we might not be able to gather in person, we can definitely gather virtually in order to share those natsukashii feelings with our fellow JETs! Join PNWJETAA for our first-ever Natsukashii-Kai! It’ll be a night of storytelling with people who have been there and understand/relate to the value of those shared experiences. Looking forward to seeing you there! Registration Link for Zoom: https://zoom.us/…/tJEofuqpqDItEtB-pL15CjLQ-6OuJUGKekmS - [Shinnenkai Thanks](https://pnwjetaa.org/shinnenkai-thanks/): Thank you to all who attended our Annual Meeting and Shinnenkai on February 6th, 2021. It was a great time with an amazing turnout, and it would not have been possible without your support! We hope that you had as much fun as we did! Thank you again to all of the community organizations, special guests (and speakers), and those who joined us from time zones outside of our own. We also sincerely appreciate the generosity of all those who donated prizes for our raffle this year. Congratulations to all of the lucky winners! We at PNWJETAA would like to... - [JET Ski: At Home Edition Photo Contest!](https://pnwjetaa.org/jet-ski-at-home-edition/): Sponsored by JETAABC, PNWJETAA, and JETAA Portland 2021 would have been our 3rd annual JET Ski trip with our friends at JETAABC, PNWJETAA, and JETAA Portland. Although we’re not able to meet in person, we’d love to keep the JET Ski event alive, so we are pleased to announce the 2021 JET Ski: At Home Edition Photo Contest! People’s Choice Voting is now OPEN! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos to the JET Ski: At Home Edition Photo Contest! The submission period is now closed. Voting for the People’s Choice winner is now OPEN. Click the button below to... - [Annual Meeting & Shinnenkai](https://pnwjetaa.org/annual-meeting-shinnenkai/): Event Info & Registration あけましておめでとうございます！ Celebrate the new year with PNWJETAA at this year’s Annual Meeting & Shinnenkai, hosted virtually on Zoom. Date: Saturday, February 6thTime: 1:00 – 2:30 PM (PST)Platform: Zoom Register Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Schedule* 1:00pm • Welcome & Opening Remarks 1:10pm • Annual Meeting & Steering Council Election Results 1:45pm • Special Guest Introductions 2:00pm • Small Group Networking 2:20pm • Door Prize Drawing 2:30pm • Closing Remarks *subject to change; all times in Pacific Standard Time (GMT-8) Annual Meeting This is an opportunity for our membership and community partners to join in dialogue about our... - [PNWJETAA Virtual Bōnenkai 2020](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-virtual-bonenkai-2020/): Forget this year (at least for a night) with PNWJETAA at our annual Bōnenkai • 忘年会 celebration! ❅❅ UPDATE ❅❅ The option to opt-in for Uber Eats gift cards is no longer available as we have reached our limit of 20 gift cards. Thank you for your understanding. About the Event Date/Time: Saturday, December 12th from 6:00-7:30 PSTPlatform: Zoom (Re)Connect with friends old and new! No matter what you’re coming to our virtual table with, your JET community has got you. We hope you’ll join us as we virtually come together celebrate all the wonderful people who make up PNWJETAA.... - [Virtual Halloween Party](https://pnwjetaa.org/virtual-halloween-party/): Greetings, ghosts and goblins! Are you ready for Halloween? We at PNWJETAA sure are! Come join us for a virtual Halloween event that you won’t soon forget! Event Information: Date & Time: Friday, October 30th at 7 PM (PDT) Platform: Zoom Registration Link: https://forms.gle/aoeWpucdbDKaazrP9 Activities include: Games! Costume Contest! Halloween-Themed Scavenger Hunt! We hope to see you there!  - [End-of-Summer Picnic Photo Scavenger Hunt: Friday Challenges](https://pnwjetaa.org/end-of-summer-picnic-photo-scavenger-hunt-friday-challenges/): Send you photo(s) to: picnic@pnwjetaa.org - [End-of-Summer Picnic Photo Scavenger Hunt: Thursday Challenges](https://pnwjetaa.org/end-of-summer-picnic-photo-scavenger-hunt-thursday-challenges/): Email you photos to us at: picnic@pnwjetaa.org - [End-of-Summer Picnic Photo Scavenger Hunt: Wednesday Challenges](https://pnwjetaa.org/end-of-summer-picnic-photo-scavenger-hunt-wednesday-challenges/): Email photos to: picnic@pnwjetaa.org - [End-of-Summer Picnic Photo Scavenger Hunt: Tuesday Challenges](https://pnwjetaa.org/photo-scavenger-hunt-tuesday-challenges/): Email your submissions to: picnic@pnwjetaa.org - [End-of-Summer Picnic Photo Scavenger Hunt: Monday Challenges](https://pnwjetaa.org/end-of-summer-picnic-photo-scavenger-hunt-monday-prompts/): If you want to submit photos, but aren’t on Facebook, you can email us at: picnic @ pnwjetaa . org (without the spaces between) with your submission(s) and we will add them to the thread (with credit). - [2020 End-of-Summer Picnic](https://pnwjetaa.org/2020-end-of-summer-picnic/): Save the date! Our end-of-summer picnic will be held virtually this year, via Zoom, on September 19th. In the week leading up to the event, we will be hosting several events, including a photo scavenger hunt and picnic recipe swap*. Date: Saturday, September 19thTime: 1-3 PM (PDT)Platform: Zoom (you will need to register for the event in order to receive the link and password in order to join)Registration Link: Here! Lead-up events: September 14th-18th Photo Scavenger Hunt We will be posting photo challenges each day throughout the week, with the scavenger hunt ending when the picnic starts (9/19 at 1... - [Transitions 2020](https://pnwjetaa.org/5428/): Transitions 2020 will be held virtually! Registration is now open. Transitions: Opportunities Forum & Networking Expo is the annual career and networking event organized by the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association (PNWJETAA). This year, the event is co-hosted by the U.S. JET Programme Alumni Association (USJETAA) to expand Transitions beyond the Pacific Northwest and welcome alumni from other chapters. The event is co-sponsored by The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA (Sasakawa USA). Transitions is one of PNWJETAA’s biggest events and draws from the experiences of hundreds of JET alumni and members... - [PNWJETAA Happy Hour](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-happy-hour-3/): We’re coming up to the end of our new JET training period, so what better way to celebrate than with a final Q&A + happy hour? If you want to help the new JETs with their questions and concerns, offer some advice/insight into being on the JET Program, or just want to hang out for the evening with both old and new friends, please consider joining us! We hope to see you then! WHEN: August 29thTIME: 7:00pm – 9:00pm PST (Registration page and Zoom link to follow. - [Walk for Rice 2020: Virtual Fundraiser](https://pnwjetaa.org/walk-for-rice-2020/): For over 20 years, PNWJETAA has supported the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) by sponsoring a team and raising funds to support those in our community who may need a little extra help. ACRS plays a vital role promoting social justice, the well-being and empowerment of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) individuals, families and communities by providing a vast range of culturally appropriate and linguistically accessible services in over 40 languages. Though the event will be held online rather than in person, you can still register and donate! We’ll be raising money through the end of July 2020.... - [Meet the Committee!](https://pnwjetaa.org/meet-the-committee/): “Unmasking” the 2020 PNWJETAA Steering Council! Read a little more about our team and get to know us, social distancing-style. Bios were contributed by fellow members of the council, and not written by the individual. よろしくお願いします！ President – Samantha Corpuz Samantha Corpuz was an ALT in Matsuida-machi, Gunma from 2012-16. She also served as AJET Secretary and President her last two years respectively. A natural leader, she is up to the task of bringing our chapter through whatever challenges lie ahead, while keeping her eyes on a brighter future! Vice President – Michelle Kato Michelle Kato, our vice president hails... - [PNWJETAA New JET Happy Hour](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-new-jet-happy-hour/): Welcome, new JETs! PNWJETAA is looking forward to hosting a happy hour event to officially kick off the start of our (virtual) new JET training period. Come meet each other (and alumni) for an evening of icebreakers, casual conversation, and camaraderie. We look forward to seeing you there!  Date: July 1st, 2020Time: 6-8 PM (PDT)Platform: Zoom (Registrants will be sent a meeting link/password the day of the event. Please do not share this information with others.) As always, please feel free to contact us at social@pnwjetaa.org with any questions/concerns. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/M9tiPJRcnKAVHW8H9 - [New Logo for PNWJETAA](https://pnwjetaa.org/new-logo-for-pnwjetaa/): This year, the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association is officially adopting a new and updated logo. The new logo is forest green, honoring the rich nature found across the State of Washington, Northern Idaho, and State of Montana. Three traditional Japanese pattern-inspired matsu (pine) wrap around an open center, representing the state trees of the three regions: the Western Hemlock (Washington), the Western White Pine (Idaho), and the Ponderosa Pine (Montana). The roots beneath each of these three sturdy matsu representshared experiences ‘rooted’ in the JET Program. Coming ‘from the same place’, we know there is bound to be something... - [JCCCW Online Japanese Summer Camp](https://pnwjetaa.org/jcccw-online-japanese-summer-camp/): This year, for the first time ever, JCCCW will offer Summer Camp via Zoom. Each day of camp will be around 2 hours and the campers will learn introductory Japanese language skills as well as participate in a variety of Japanese cultural activities such as martial arts, dance, manga, craft and games and much more! This summer camp is perfect for students who want an introduction to the Japanese language and the opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture. Online registration is now open! For Youth 7- 11 years of age Dates: August 10-14 Time: Approximately 2 hours between 9 am and... - [PNWJETAA Bylaws Review](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-bylaws-review/): The Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association will be voting in new organization bylaws at our upcoming regular meeting. All organization members are invited to review the proposed bylaws and join us virtually on Thursday, June 4th at 6:30pm to vote. The draft of these bylaws can be viewed on our website: https://pnwjetaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/PNWJETAA-Bylaws-2019-DRAFT.pdf. To register for this meeting, please fill out the form below. Thank you, and we look forward to your comments and feedback! Loading… - [Virtual Tasting Tea & Other Stories](https://pnwjetaa.org/virtual-tasting-tea-other-stories/): Come enjoy a virtual version of the event we were all excited for, hosted by our very own tea expert, Patrick! Fire up your macbook or PC and sit down with your favorite cup of tea as we delve into the history of Tea in Japan! In this dialogue on tea, we will look how tea moved from China to Japan, evolving from a buddhist meditation tool, to a gaudy display of noble power and affluence, to an austere ceremony instilled with the concept of wabi sabi. We will explore Japan’s myriad styles of tea, and get a basic understanding... - [Tasting Tea (and other Stories)](https://pnwjetaa.org/tasting-tea-and-other-stories/): Update: We will be postponing the event until April or later. Take care and stay healthy, everyone! Registrants will be informed of the new event date via email. Please check back here in a few weeks for further updates. Steep yourself in tea history and culture with certified tea specialist and PNWJETAA Member Patrick Penny. Through this seminar you will learn what tea is, how it’s made, how to properly taste and evaluate a tea, and over 2000 years’ worth of tea history — all while drinking 3 high quality teas prepared in the “gong-fu” method. Space is limited to... - [JAS-JET-NET Karaoke](https://pnwjetaa.org/jas-jet-net-karaoke/): UPDATE: In light of the recent increase in cases related to COVID-19, this event has been postponed. Thank you for your understanding. Come and mingle with our friends at the Japan America Society! Join us on March 12 at 6PM for a night of karaoke and fun. We have the big party room at Rockbox but space is limited (around 40 people). Drinks are separate but $5 is a good deal for a whole lot of karaoke! Register before all the spots are gone! - [March Networking + Happy Hour — Hosted by USJETAA](https://pnwjetaa.org/march-networking-happy-hour-hosted-by-usjetaa/): UPDATE: This Happy Hour will be continuing as planned. Bahia Simons-Lane of USJETAA will be attending, and we would love for anyone interested to join us in welcoming her. We also understand if you prefer to skip this event in light of the coronavirus situation. Please make the decision that is right for you. Spring is around the corner, and what better way to ring in the change of seasons than with a networking happy hour at the Tap House Grill in Downtown Seattle! Join us in welcoming Bahia Simons-Lane (Gunma, 2005–2007) and Laurel Lukaszewski (Kagoshima, 1990–1992) of USJETAA, who... - [JET Ski: Seattle!](https://pnwjetaa.org/jet-ski-seattle/): PNWJETAA & JETAABC are excited to announce our second annual ski and snowboard trip along with our Pacific Northwest neighbors, JETAA Portland! All three JETAA chapters will be descending upon the Seattle area February 15–17, 2020! Hit the slopes with your fellow JET alumni for a full day of winter sports at the Summit at Snoqualmie Feb 16. Not into winter sports? Not a problem! Join us in the evening for dinner, drinks, and all-around merrymaking in Seattle (expect karaoke). Or, explore the city with some of the locals on Feb 15th (Saturday) or the holiday Monday (Feb 17th) to... - [Annual Meeting and Shinnenkai](https://pnwjetaa.org/annual-meeting-and-shinnenkai-2020/): Ring in the new year with PNWJETAA! Bring your favorite potluck dish to share and get ready for fun! There will be raffles, surprises, and the announcement of our newly elected Council! Location: JCCCW (1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98144) When: January 19th, 2020, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration: Google Form for Food Signup - [Moving to a new location](https://pnwjetaa.org/moving-to-a-new-location/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” bottom_padding=”60″ overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]hen it is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen.... - [Our Role In The Market](https://pnwjetaa.org/our-role-in-the-market/): Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen. She packed her seven versalia, put her initial into the belt and made herself on the way. When she reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, she had a last view back on the skyline of her hometown Bookmarksgrove, the headline of Alphabet Village and the subline of her own road, the Line Lane. Pityful a rethoric question ran over her cheek, then she continued her way. On her way she met... - [Busy People Working](https://pnwjetaa.org/busy-people-working/): A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. - [Spawning new ideas](https://pnwjetaa.org/elon-musk-quote/): Pityful a rethoric question ran over her cheek, then she continued her way. On her way she met a copy. The copy warned the Little Blind Text, that where it came from it would have been rewritten a thousand times and everything that was left from its origin would be the word “and” and the Little Blind Text should turn around and return to its own, safe country. But nothing the copy said could convince her and so it didn’t take long until a few insidious Copy Writers ambushed her, made her drunk with Longe and Parole and dragged her... - [Checking out the cave](https://pnwjetaa.org/chekcking-out-the-cave/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text] eparated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World... - [Getting Started](https://pnwjetaa.org/getting-started/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen. She packed her seven versalia, put her initial into the belt and made herself on the way. When she reached the first hills of the Italic Mountains, she had a last view back on the skyline of her hometown Bookmarksgrove. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind... ## Pages - [Book club contact form](https://pnwjetaa.org/book-club-contact-form/) - [Elections](https://pnwjetaa.org/elections/): In accordance to our bylaws, the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association holds annual elections with results announced at the Annual Meeting which is held preferably during the Bounenkai (Year End Party). Executive Board or Steering Council? The Executive Board shall be the main governing body of the Association, and shall conductthe general business of the Association. It have the power to set meeting dates and times, form committees, create steering council positions, adopt policies, organize events and elections, facilitatecommunication and collaboration between the Association and community groups, and runthe general business of the Association. The Executive Board is made up... - [PNW J-Link](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnw-j-link/): What exactly is J-Link? As JET Program alumni, we all possess powerful stories and have taken interesting personal journeys during our time as JETs and in our lives after the JET Program. J-Link is the place to share, connect and inspire. Originally created to help promote the entrepreneurial ventures of our members, J-Link has expanded to invite any of our members, who wish to share their professional journeys and information about companies or groups they either own or wish to represent, by posting their profiles. Profiles are hosted on our website and provide the opportunity for JET alumni to explore... - [PNWJETAA Newsletter](https://pnwjetaa.org/pnwjetaa-newsletter/) - [Contact](https://pnwjetaa.org/contact-2/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”0.5″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Contact Us [/vc_column_text][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h1″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”default” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_direction=”default”][/split_line_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] Washington... - [2025 Council](https://pnwjetaa.org/2025_council/): [vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#2b2b2b” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”culture” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default” text_direction=”default”] Meet the 2025 Council Members! 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[Book Club](https://pnwjetaa.org/book-club/): [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_gradient_text heading_tag=”h2″ color=”extra-color-gradient-1″ gradient_direction=”horizontal” text=”PNWJETAA BOOK CLUB”][vc_custom_heading text=”PNWJETAA has been gathering to discuss Japanese, Japanese-American and Japan-related literature since May 2012. Though most members read the books in English translation, we highly encourage members to read in original Japanese if they are able, as this offers interesting perspective in terms of translation style, authenticity and quality. Book Club meetings... - [Calendar](https://pnwjetaa.org/cal/) - [Join!](https://pnwjetaa.org/join/): Thank you for your interest in the Pacific Northwest chapter of the JET Program Alumni Association (PNWJETAA), which serves Washington, Northern Idaho & Montana. If you were formerly employed by the Japanese government as a JET Program participant and currently reside in our jurisdiction, fill out the JET Alumni Association Membership Form below to officially register with our chapter. Please note that only former JET Program Participants are eligible for Full Membership in PNWJETAA, with full access to all services and activities provided by PNWJETAA. If you are a former JET Program participant living outside of our jurisdiction, have taught... - [PNW J-Link Directory](https://pnwjetaa.org/jlink/):   All PNWJETAA profiles will be hosted here to our PNW J-Link page, where they will remain in our permanent PNW J-Link Directory, as long as you wish. Profiles are listed in alphabetical order: - [Executive & Steering Council](https://pnwjetaa.org/officers/): [vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#F4F4F4″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”6%” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”] PNWJETAA COUNCIL [/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]The PNWJETAA council consists of four executive officers and an assortment of committee coordinators.If you are interested in getting involved more in PNWJETAA, we encourage you to come to our monthly meetings and meet the team![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”9591″... - [About](https://pnwjetaa.org/aboutus/): Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Japan Exchange and Teaching Alumni Association website! Based in Seattle, Washington, the Pacific Northwest Chapter of JETAA encompasses Washington, Northern Idaho, and Montana and focuses most of its activities in and around the Puget Sound area. Working with the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, we promote and foster Japanese/American cultural exchange, assist with and facilitate personnel recruitment for the JET Program, and provide support and assistance to new JET returnees. Join us for one of our monthly meetings to see how you can get involved! JETAA is an association for those who have participated in... [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)