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From Akita JET to Japanese Wine Writer: A Conversation with Nick Rowan
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27th May 2026
When Nick Rowan (@winefogg) first arrived in Japan as a JET Programme participant in the late 1990s, he never imagined it would eventually lead to writing a 438-page guide to Japanese wine. [...]
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Celebrating 40 Years of JET: Call for Alumni Spotlight Contributions
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22nd February 2026
We're reaching out to our incredible community of JET alumni to gather stories and memories for an expanded spotlight series, celebrating the lasting impact of the JET experience and 40 years of the Japan Exchange Teaching Programme. These stories will be shared on our website and social media channels over the next few months in collaboration with the UK JET Programme and Embassy of Japan in t [...]
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JETAA London: Hearing the Perspective of Henry VIII’s Wives in Japanese - A Theatre Trip to See SIX
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10th December 2025
On 5th November, a small group of JETAA London members were “remember, remember”-ing a different historical story to the usual seasonal tale as we gathered at the Vaudeville Theatre to see popular musical SIX, being performed in London by the Japanese cast for a limited time only. Ella Donaldson, South Chapter Chair, ventured up to London to join them, and tells us her thoughts on the [...]
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JETAA South Chapter: Enjoying Autumn Leaves in the New Forest
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2nd December 2025
On 8th November, JETAA South held its first autumn leaf viewing walk from Ashurst New Forest train station to The New Forest Inn in Lyndhurst. JETAA South Vice Chair Holly reflects on the lovely day out, enjoying the seasonal colours and getting to know their small but growing community. [...]
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