Japanese Conversation Evening, Liverpool
Where: Etsu Japanese restaurant, Liverpool
Cost: Free, though you will want to order some Japanese food
Sign up: through the JETAA North West WhatsApp group
A relaxed evening of Japanese conversation over dinner. Hosted by JETAA North West.
JET Futures Expo 2026
Online. 11:00 to 16:00 BST (19:00 to 24:00 JST).
Register: https://lnkd.in/ecsHyQp3
Queries: jetaa@jlgc.org.uk
Previously the JET Alumni Careers Fair. Hear from alumni working across the UK about their post-JET experiences and how they moved into a wide range of careers. Learn about UK-based employers interested in recruiting JET alumni, organisations with links to Japan, and opportunities across a variety of sectors.
Regional Returnee Welcome Back Meetup, Oxford
Where: Oxford, exact venue to be confirmed
Cost: Free, please buy at least one drink for yourself
A relaxed welcome-back meetup for returnees in the region.
Shamisen Performance, Warrington
Where: Whittle Hall Community Centre, Lonsdale Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3UA
Cost: Free
An afternoon shamisen performance. Hosted by JETAA North West.
Online Japanese Conversation Class
Our monthly Japanese conversation class with Ayae-Sensei from NCL Japanese. A casual, friendly session where we chat in Japanese about a range of Japan-related topics and share stories from our time on the JET Programme. All levels welcome, from beginners to former CIRs.
Held online, free to join. Upcoming dates: 14 October, 11 November, 9 December and 17 February, all at 7pm.
Regional Networking Event, Southampton
11am to 4pm at the Leonardo Royal Hotel, Southampton. Free to attend. Sign up at forms.gle/gZzf2w5pZxuCTuvs7.
JETAA London Returnees Nijikai
Where: venue to be confirmed
Cost: Free
Sign up: forms.gle/mtLz3MpBiwHSScNp9
An informal nijikai for returnees. Hosted by JETAA London.
Scottish and Japanese Heraldry, Edinburgh
Where: University of Edinburgh, and online
Cost: Free, a joint event with the Japan Society of Scotland (JSoS)
Sign up: contact scotlandchair@jetaa.org.uk
A talk on the similarities and differences between Scottish and Japanese heraldry.
Sushi-making with a Japanese Chef, Edinburgh
When: mid to late November 2026, exact date to be confirmed
Where: Harajuku Kitchen, Edinburgh
Cost: to be announced
Sign up: contact scotlandchair@jetaa.org.uk
A hands-on sushi-making session with a Japanese chef. Hosted with the Scotland chapter.
Bōnenkai, Glasgow
5pm to 7pm at Nuku Nuku, Hope Street, Glasgow, with an optional nijikai afterwards. End-of-year party with the Scotland chapter. Early registration needed. Sign up by emailing scotlandchair@jetaa.org.uk.
Online Kanji Masterclass
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Book Club: A Tiny Speck of Black and then Nothing
Online, free. This month JETAA London reads “A Tiny Speck of Black and then Nothing” by Emily Midorikawa, a JET Programme alum. Sign up by emailing londoncomms@jetaa.org.uk.
Death Note - The Musical in London
From workshops to community gatherings, here's what we have coming up. Mark your calendar—we'd love to see you there.