Get ready to strike up some fun with JETAA Chicago! We're hosting a cosmic bowling event where alumni can reconnect, network, and enjoy a little friendly competition. All skill levels are welcome, so don’t worry if you’re not a pro bowler. This is your chance to catch up with old friends and make new ones in a casual and fun setting. Event Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026 Event Time: 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST Location: Waveland Bowl Address: 3700 N Western Ave Chicago, IL 60618 Sign up here!...

Join us  Saturday, February 21st, from 11 am-1:00 pm CST,  for the JETAA Chicago Career Development Workshop! If you are a JET alum currently navigating the job market after JET, considering a career switch, or simply pondering what’s next for you, your attendance is welcome! This event is designed to bring together JETAA members seeking career advice at all stages of their career trajectory. Our speaker will be  Emily Frank  from  The Career Catalyst,  who will be able to answer your...

Our book club highlights voices and stories with a solid connection to Japan. For our next meeting,  we chose  " I am A Cat "  by Natsume Soseki. This classic of Japanese literature satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society during the Meiji era. "With acerbic wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a world-weary stray kitten who comments on the follies and foibles of the people around him." Be sure to pick up a copy of the book and join us...