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
Speaker: Philip Tibbetts (Lyon Court)
Where: University of Edinburgh, 40 George Square, Room LG.11, and online via Zoom
Cost: Free
Sign up: direct message JETAA Scotland or the Japan Society of Scotland (JSoS) to request a registration link for online attendance, or contact scotlandchair@jetaa.org.uk
A talk by Philip Tibbetts of Lyon Court on Japanese kamon and Scottish heraldry, exploring the distinct differences and surprising similarities between the two. A joint event organised by JETAA Scotland and the Japan Society of Scotland.
Sushi-making with a Japanese Chef, Edinburgh
Where: Edinburgh
Who: ex-JETs
Places: limited to 12, first come first served
Cost: registration and pre-payment are required to secure your spot
Sign up: send JETAA Scotland a direct message for details and to register, or contact scotlandchair@jetaa.org.uk
A hands-on sushi-making session with a professional chef, for ex-JETs. If there is overwhelming interest, we may organise another event like this. 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.
Regional Networking Event, Southampton
JETAA South is running our own regional in-person networking event, separate but complementary to the online expo to showcase post-JET career opportunities in the South outside of London.
Whether you are looking for your first job after JET, hunting for your next career level-up, or you own or work for a business interested in hiring JETs, we'd love to see you there!
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.
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.
Regional Returnee Welcome Back Meetup, Oxford
It’s that time of year where we welcome back our returning JETs!
Come and join us in Oxford for a relaxed welcome back party for our new South-based alumni, in a Japanese-style tearoom!
Returning JETs and alumni senpai are all welcome!
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.
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.
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.