JET Alumni Association of Southern California and Arizona

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, Aug

The owner of Suehiro is a huge Shōgun マニア and wants to rewatch the series on the second Friday of every month. Join fellow JET alumni in downtown LA as we watch two episodes at a time, eat amazing food (Suehiro has been a Little Tokyo institution for 50+ years), and nerd out over the historical accuracy. We'll have an LMU alum on hand to fill us in on the Jesuit bits. Parking: about a five-minute walk from the Pershing Square garage ($9) or the Aiso Street garage in Little To

*** If interested in applying for this position please send your resume to carlos@919usa.com **** A Japanese Medical Device Manufacturer is currently looking for a full time, Operations & Sales Support Coordinator to join their Torrance, CA location. The Coordinator will support the US operations of a leading Japanese manufacturer. This is a newly established position due to our business expansion. As we are in a dynamic startup phase in the US, we are looking for a candid