Welcome to JETAANY

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY) is a public, nonprofit membership organization of JET alumni in the New York metropolitan area. Recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2007, we draw upon our diverse membership in the tri-state area to promote the JET Programme; foster a community for our 2,000 plus and ever growing vibrant alumni association; and host programs and events promoting Japanese culture and understanding.

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and join our mailing list!

Featured
Book Club: EVERGREEN (Tues, 8/12)
Book Club: EVERGREEN (Tues, 8/12)

Cool down this summer with a chilling mystery from the author of Clark and Division.

Read More →
Mini Meishi Meetups
Mini Meishi Meetups
Read More →
JETAANY Night at the Cyclones
JETAANY Night at the Cyclones

Join us for a night at the ballpark!

Read More →
Book Club: SCATTERED ALL OVER THE EARTH (Thurs, 6/5)
Book Club: SCATTERED ALL OVER THE EARTH (Thurs, 6/5)

Exploring themes of language, immigration, globalization, and authenticity.

Read More →
We’re now accepting Platforms for 2025-26 JETAANY Executive Officers!
Read More →
Book Club: THE HONJIN MURDERS (Tues, 3/18)
Book Club: THE HONJIN MURDERS (Tues, 3/18)

Get cozy with a classic whodunit!

Read More →
466406526_977885431050199_8696679684525949718_n.jpg
2024 New York Bōnenkai
Read More →
24 Seasons Art Cohort
24 Seasons Art Cohort

Find inspiration and motivation for your creative muscles!

Read More →
Call for Candidates for JETAANY Board of Directors
Call for Candidates for JETAANY Board of Directors

Deadline 11/22/24

Read More →
Book Club: BUTTER (Wed, 1/15)
Book Club: BUTTER (Wed, 1/15)

A novel of food and murder

Read More →
Featured
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – JAPAN CUTS, ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN,’ ‘Jamie Allan’s Amaze’
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – JAPAN CUTS, ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN,’ ‘Jamie Allan’s Amaze’

After the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it’s taking in North America’s largest annual Japanese film festival, checking out a Kurosawa or Studio Ghibli classic, or enjoying a musical, Pokémon-style!

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – ‘DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE,’ LiSA, George Takei
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – ‘DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE,’ LiSA, George Takei

After an unusually warm spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine and pop art.

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – Koji Suzki, ONE OK ROCK, ‘Naruto: The Symphonic Experience’
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – Koji Suzki, ONE OK ROCK, ‘Naruto: The Symphonic Experience’

As spring continues and the weather continues to warm, New Yorkers can enjoy activities all over the city both indoors and out.