The official X account for the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program for U.S. Citizens. The JET Application for 2027 departures to Japan opens Fall 2026.
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We are ONE MONTH AWAY from our 2027 Program's application deadline. ⏰ Make sure to submit all your materials by 11:59PM (Hawaii Time) on Friday, November 13. Our office is excited to review your submission!
Have yet to make an account? Head to jetapplication.com now.✈️
Position Opportunity: We are seeking highly motivated, team-oriented Processing Staff for the 2027 JET Application processing season. This is an in-person position at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC.
Deadline: October 15 (Thurs) at 5PM ET
Details: us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/j…
It's FAQ Friday! This week, we’re answering your questions about Letters of Recommendation for the #JETProgram application. Who can write them? What are the requirements? Swipe for the details... ➡️
For 2027 Japan departures, start your application at jetapplication.com!
It’s your TURN ↪️ to go to Japan! Our application for 2027 departures is OPEN for U.S. citizens. Apply by Friday, November 13, 2026, for the chance to live and work abroad as a #JETProgram participant. ✈️
Visit 🔗jetapplication.com to start your application!
📢 Prospective #JETProgram applicants: Want to hear from JET alumni & ask them all about their time in Japan? Now's your chance! Join us virtually on September 24 (8 - 9:30PM ET) for application tips, alumni stories, and a Q&A session. For details: usjetaa.wildapricot.org/even…✈️
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【Aloha Outbound JETs】On Jul. 31, we bid a warm aloha to the 2026 Hawaiʻi @JETProgram participants at our Pre-Departure & Farewell Reception. As soon-to-be cultural ambassadors, we are excited to see the ways our JETs will contribute to Japan-US & Japan-Hawaiʻi relations.
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From August 7-9, 2026, in Miami, FL, @JETProgram Alumni Association leaders and partners from across North America came together for this year’s @JETAAUSA National Conference (NatCon). For a full recap with more photos, please click here: jetaausa.com/2026-natcon
Congrats to the Washington, D.C. #JETProgram cohort on their departure to Japan! Before their flight, they were celebrated by the Program and @JapanEmbDC. We're excited to see the impact these JETs make in their communities and we're cheering them on in this exciting new chapter!
We’re excited for all that lies ahead for our Honolulu #JETProgram participants who are now in Japan! 🌺✈️ To our JETs: say “yes” to new opportunities, embrace the connections you build, and make the most of your time abroad! 🇺🇸🇯🇵
【Aloha Outbound JETs】On Jul. 31, we bid a warm aloha to the 2026 Hawaiʻi @JETProgram participants at our Pre-Departure & Farewell Reception. As soon-to-be cultural ambassadors, we are excited to see the ways our JETs will contribute to Japan-US & Japan-Hawaiʻi relations.
JET Program USA retweeted
On July 31, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco hosted a Pre-Departure Orientation and reception for the 2026 @JETProgram participants. Participants enjoyed connecting with @JETAANC Alumni who shared their stories before departure the next day. #JETProgram
Congratulations to our Miami #JETProgram participants! 🎉 We are excited to see the impact that you make during your JET experience, and we wish you safe travels as you head to your #Japan placements this week.
7/31: CGJM hosted a Pre-Departure Orientation & Farewell Reception for Florida’s 2026 @JETProgram participants! 🇯🇵✈️
Departing JETs connected with alumni, enjoyed Japanese food & sake, and received tips before heading to Japan. Goodluck, JETs!
#JETProgram #JapanFlorida
Our San Francisco Cohort of the 2026 #JETProgram departed this weekend for #Japan and they are now in Tokyo for their Post-Arrival Orientation. Congratulations to these participants! We are excited to see what connections they make during their time abroad.
✈️ Congratulations to all the @JETProgram participants flying out of SFO today! We wish you a successful start to your new lives in Japan. Safe travels, and がんばって下さい!
#JETProgram
Our Chicago cohort has officially departed for Japan.✈️ Cheers to these #JETProgram participants, their next chapter, and the lifelong friendships that they will make during their JET experience!
On July 24th, our Consulate hosted a Pre-Departure Orientation for the 2026 @JETProgram participants. The next day, they departed to begin their new adventures across Japan as ALTs & CIRs. Congrats to all and we wish you a successful & rewarding experience! #JETProgram
JET Program USA retweeted
Employment Opportunity: The @JETProgram Washington DC office seeks a candidate for the position of JET Program Coordinator (Temporary).
Apply by August 12th → us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/j…
🇯🇵 Safe travels to our NY Departing JETs! ✈️ Your #JETProgram adventure in Japan is just beginning. We wish you an incredible year of meaningful connections, and unforgettable memories, in your communities.
🛫 AMB Katahira hosted this year’s @JETProgram participants at @Hunter_College for a pre-departure orientation & farewell reception. They departed the following morning to work and live in Japan as educators and cultural ambassadors.
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On 6/27, JETAA Hawaii, @slshawaii & the Consulate General hosted the 2026 JET Summer Orientation for the 2026 @JETProgram participants at @uhmanoa. We hope this year’s JETs found the workshops helpful in their exciting transition to working in Japan!
📢 Attention prospective #JETProgram applicants! Want to hear from JET alumni & ask them all about their time in Japan? Now's your chance! Join us virtually on June 11 (8 - 9:30PM ET) for alumni stories, application tips, and a Q&A session. For details: usjetaa.org/news/jet-info-se…✈️
📢 Attention: #Japan placements are rolling out!
Our first batch of placements for the 2026 #JETProgram are being released. Congratulations to our departing JETs on their new homes. We are excited for your next chapter in Japan!
1,000+ visitors stopped by our booth at DC’s 2026 Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival to learn about the #JETProgram and hear from alumni about their experiences in Japan.
Interested in JET? Sign up at jetapplication.com to get notified when the application opens!
Registration for the 2026 NEXT JET Mentorship Program is open! For U.S. #JETProgram participants departing for Japan this summer, it's time to connect with alumni & current participants to prepare for your next chapter abroad.✈️
To learn more / register: usjetaa.org/nextjet-mentorsh…
