JET Alumni Association of Southern California and Arizona

Come practice your Japanese with fellow JETs and Friends of JET! Every level is welcome, whether you're close to fluent or still working on your jikoshoukai. Food and drinks are on your own, and JETAASC will bring appetizers for the table. Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Location: Campsite Brewery (321 E Front Street, Covina, CA) Cost: Free (bring your own meal and drinks) RSVP Required: RSVP on Partiful We hope to see you there! 皆さん、ぜひ参加してくださいね！ JETA

Welcome home, recent returnees! Whether you just landed back from Japan or have been in SoCal for a while, come meet fellow JET alumni over a relaxed afternoon in Little Tokyo. What: SoCal Welcome Back Mixer, a casual meetup for recent JET returnees and all JET alumni When: Sunday, September 20, 2026, 12:30 to 3:30 PM Where: Aloha Cafe (Honda Plaza), 410 E 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Cost: $10 per person (alcohol not included) RSVP: RSVP on Partiful All JET alumni are welco

Arizona, this one is for you. JETAASC is heading to Tempe to welcome our newest returnees home, and every JET alum is invited to come celebrate with us. Coming back from Japan is a strange kind of transition. There is a lot to unpack, and the people most likely to get it are the ones who have been through it themselves. Join us over sushi at Kabuki for a couple of easy hours of catching up, swapping stories, and meeting the JET community here in the Valley. Whether you touche

A Physical Therapy Clinic is currently looking for a temporary ( about 3 month contract) Japanese Bilingual Office Administrative Assistant to join their Newport Beach, CA location. This role combines front office administration with patient support and requires someone who enjoys providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced healthcare environment. DOE and skills, the hourly pay range for this opportunity would be between the $18-$20 mark. Your essential duties wou

An Asian Food Trading company is currently looking for a full time National Sales Administrator to join their Santa Fe Springs, CA location. The National Sales Administrator contributes to the efficient operation of the Mainstream Market by providing vital support to the sales team. This role is responsible for essential office and administrative functions, including order entry, telephone inquiries, and processing orders from customers and sales personnel. Additionally, the

A Japanese Trading Company is currently looking for a Japanese bilingual, full time Business Coordinator to join their Costa Mesa, CA location. The company welcomes entry-level candidates with the right personality. Enjoy hybrid work options and premium benefits, including 100% employer-paid health insurance. Perfect for those seeking a stable, long-term career. DOE and skills, this the pay range for this opportunity would be between the 45k-65k mark. Your essential duties

A Japanese Entertainment company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Recruiting Representative to join their Cerritos, CA location. This position is responsible for the Recruiting Department within the company. The Corporate Recruiter is responsible for delivering all facets of recruiting success throughout the organization. This will be achieved through employing traditional sourcing strategies and resources as well as developing new, creative recruiting idea

It's that time again! Join us for karaoke and blow off some steam at the brand new Manekineko location in Sawtelle. Both JETs and Friends of JET (FOJ) are welcome. Please note: Maneki Neko hasn't opened yet, so this is planned around their expected opening. If anything changes with the date, time, or venue, we'll contact everyone who RSVPs directly. What: JETAASC Karaoke Night When: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Maneki Neko, Sawtelle (Little Osaka), Wes

Our next Boba Banter features Adrian, a JET alum and software engineer with over a decade in the industry, currently at Anduril. It's geared toward recently returned JETs who are job hunting or considering a move into tech, but everyone is welcome. Come with questions about anything career related, AI, or personal finance. Both JETs and Friends of JET (FOJ) are welcome. What: Boba Banter professional development speaker series with software engineer Adrian When: Saturday, Sep