Sep 15

JQ Magazine: Inside the JETAA New York Book Club

By Greg Anderson, (Fukuoka-ken, 1990-92) for JQ magazine. Greg is part of the fourth class of the JET Program, which began in 1987. He is currently employed as an auditor with the U.S. Treasury Department and is a new member of the JETAA New York Book Club. Gone are the amazing, fascinating, fast-paced days of life in Japan filled with […]


Jul 11

JET ROI: Top Ten “Best of JQ” Articles That Support Our Cause

Wondering how JET alums give back to the community and make new connections with Japan after their work on the program is over? JQ Magazine Editor Justin Tedaldi (Kobe-shi CIR, 2001-02) has compiled a list of ten relevant articles from the past two years that exemplify the dedication of our members. 2010 May/June – Bruce Feiler interview (an author who’s probably the biggest “JET celebrity” out there. Wrote […]


Jul 11

By Michael Glazer (Chiba-ken, 1995-97) for the JETAANY Newsletter  Bensonhurst, Brooklyn native Anthony Bianchi (Aichi-ken, 1987-91), the first-ever North American to hold an elected position in Japan, is still going strong in his role as a city councilman in Inuyama-shi, Aichi-ken. Michael Glazer (Chiba-ken, 1995-97) recently did a recorded interview with Anthony to discuss the […]


Dec 14

JETAA NY Book Club Update

JETAA NY Book Club co-reviver Michael Glazer writes: JETAA NY successfully kicked off its New York book club last Wednesday night, Dec. 10. The group discussed Murakami Ryu’s Akutagawa Prize-winning novel Almost Transparent Blue. Murakami’s provocative novel fueled an energetic, funny, sometimes tense and stimulating exchange of ideas while we snacked on pizza and drank […]


Dec 9

JETAA Book Clubs – 3’s a magic number

After some initial research, I’ve so far found three JETAA book clubs out there: JETAA NY – just being revied by Michael Glazer and Jessica Langbein after a hiatus of a few years.  Having its first gathering this Wednesday evening (still time to rsvp!) JETAA Northern California – same story, but with Melissa Chan playing […]


Nov 18

JETAA NY Newsletter: ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL – A discussion with Inuyama City Councilman Anthony Bianchi (Aichi-ken, 1987-91)

Interview by Michael Glazer (Chiba-ken, 1995-97) Want to hear the full interview?  Click here to get the podcast. Bensonhurst, Brooklyn native Anthony Bianchi (Aichi-ken, 1987-91), the first-ever North American to hold an elected position in Japan, is still going strong in his role as a city councilman in Inuyama-shi, Aichi-ken. Michael Glazer (Chiba-ken, 1995-97) recently […]


Nov 10

JETAA NY Quarterly: Fall 2008 “Politics” Issue

JETAA NY has just published its Fall 2008 “Politics” Issue of its quarterly publications.  Click the image below to read. FALL 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1…..JET Alumni Election Survey Page 2…..Letter from the President Page 3…..Comings & Goings Page 4…..Translators Challenge Page 5…..JETAANY Society Page by Yoku Shitteiru Page 6…..Interview with Inuyama City Councilman […]


Nov 7

JETAA NY Book Club Reborn!

Note:  While the JETAA NY Book Club is aimed at NYers, non-NYers are encouraged to read and get in touch as well, as there’s potential for virtual participation. Dear JETAA Book Clubbers, Hajimemashite!  This is Jessica Langbein, co-organizer of JETAANY’s new book club, along with Michael Glazer.  Apologies for being out of touch for so […]


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