who we are
AK-JETAA
is the Alaska Chapter of the Japan Exchange & Teaching Alumni Association, founded as a formal chapter in 2016.
In collaboration with our partner organizations, our officers work to cultivate a cultural bridge between Japan and Alaska. In addition to supporting the JET Program and current & former JETs, we educate our local communities about the cultures of Japan.
Schedule of Events
Workshops
& Festivals
Throughout the year, AKJETAA holds events to spread awareness of Japanese culture, bring together people in the community interested in Japan, and to promote the JET program. From workshops on how to make udon, to Japanese-themed picnics; we have tons of fun things planned to bring Japan to Alaska!
For up to date information about our upcoming events, check us out on Facebook:
If you have any ideas for future events, or simply wish to get in touch to us directly, reach out at info@akjetaa.com.
January Event: Shinnen-kai (New Year’s Party)
July Festival: Oki in the Park
August Event: JET Departure luncheon
January Workshop: Obento Making
Summer Festival: Natsu-Matsuri
“One day after I arrived in Japan, I started learning a new instrument. One month later, I was performing it in my first festival (poorly). One year later, I was in the newspaper for winning an award for a performance. Japan was a wild time.”
PArtners
Offices & Organizations
We would also like you all to know the other organizations we have worked with over the past few years. They are all very active in the community and lots of events and programs of their own, so please check them out if you’re looking for other ways to get involved in your community.
The Consular Office of Japan in Anchorage
Part of the Japanese government in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this local office in Anchorage is responsible for finding and hiring new JET participants with CLAIR. They also hold many local events throughout the year.
The Japan Alaska Association (JAA)
This active group also seeks to share and promote Japanese culture in Alaska. They hold many exciting events throughout the year including a summer festival, and membership is open to everyone.
The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
This Japanese organization is not just in charge of running the JET program in Japan. It is also the organized body behind JETAA, including our chapter!
The Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program USA
The JET Program hires English speaking individuals from around the globe to go to and work in Japan as either English teachers, translators, interpreters, or even sports coaches!