JET RECRUITING EVENTS

The JET Program application for 2026 departures to Japan is now open!

2026 JET Program Events: Want to learn more about the JET Program? Speak to a Program Coordinator or JET Alumni! Events take place across the US to let aspiring applicants know about our Program and have an opportunity to ask questions. Each year many of our events are virtual, so feel free to join an information session held by any of our consulates across the United States. We look forward to seeing you there!

JET OfficeNameDateTimeEvent TypeFormatAddressShort DescriptionContact
Chicago, ILNEIU Study Abroad Fair10/14/2025Career FairIn-PersonNEIU students only:CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN CHICAGO / E-mail: jet@cg.mofa.go.jp
Detroit, MIMichigan State University10/14/20252:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)Careers in Japan SessionIn-personMichigan State University International CenterCome learning about a variety of different career avenues for Japanese language learners including joining the JET Program!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT (MI, OH) / Tel: (313) 567-0120/0179 / E-mail: rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CAUniversity of California, Los Angeles10/14/20253:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PT)Career FairIn-PersonUCLA, Pauley PavilionVisit our JET Program booth at Fall 2025 HIRE UCLA: Job & Internship Fair to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
New York, NYPenn State University10/14/202512:20 PM - 1:10 PM ESTInformation SessionIn-PersonCONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NEW YORK / E-mail: jet@ny.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoJET Virtual Information Session - San Francisco Consulate10/14/202510:30 AM -11:30 AM (PT)Information SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!Join our virtual info session to learn more about the JET Program and how you can work and live in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Seattle, WAJET Virtual Info Session-Seattle Consulate10/14/202511:00AM - 12:00 PM (PT)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Registration here!Join the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions. Please register via the form provided by 12:00 PM noon the day before your preferred info session.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SEATTLE / E-mail: jet@se.mofa.go.jp
Atlanta, GAJET Virtual Information Session (Hosted by the Atlanta Consulate)10/15/20254:00-5:00PM ESTInformation SessionVirtual (Zoom)Register here!Join the JET Program Coordinator and JET Alumni to learn more about the JET Program!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN ATLANTA (AL, GA, NC, SC) //nTel: (404) 240-4300 (Ext. 3022) // E-mail: jet@aa.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoJET Virtual Information Session - San Francisco Consulate10/15/202510:00 AM -11:00 AM (PT)Information SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!Join our virtual info session to learn more about the JET Program and how you can work and live in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
New York, NYSUNY New Paltz10/15/20253:00 PM - 4:30 PM ESTInformation SessionIn-PersonJoin our JET Program coordinator to learn more about the program and how you could live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NEW YORK / E-mail: jet@ny.mofa.go.jp
Washington, DCUniversity of Maryland's Language Careers & Networking Night10/15/20253:30 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)Career FairIn-PersonUniversity of Maryland - College Park Campus (3100 Hornbake Library)For UMD students and alumni only: Join JET Program USA for UMD's Language Careers Exploration and Networking Night. Hear how you can leverage your language proficiency in Japan as a JET participant.EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN WASHINGTON D.C. (DC, MD, VA) // Tel: (202) 238-6773/6772 // E-mail: jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
Portland, OROregon State University10/15/202512:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PT)Information SessionIn-PersonWaldo Hall, Room 244CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN PORTLAND / E-mail: matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp
Portland, ORUniversity of Oregon10/15/20255:00 PM - 6:30 PM (PT)Information SessionIn-PersonCondon Hall, Room 260CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN PORTLAND / E-mail: matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp
Seattle, WAEastern Washington University10/15/202512:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PT)Info SessionIn-personEWU students only. Patterson Hall, Room 216, Eastern Washington UniversityJoin the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SEATTLE / E-mail: jet@se.mofa.go.jp
Seattle, WAGonzaga University10/15/20254:40 PM - 5:40 PM (PT)Info SessionIn-PersonGonzaga students only. Center for Global Engagement, Gonzaga UniversityJoin the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SEATTLE / E-mail: jet@se.mofa.go.jp
Washington, DCThe College of William and Mary10/16/20253:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)William and Mary students can email jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp for Zoom InformationFor College of William and Mary students & alumni only: Join to learn more about working and living in Japan on the JET Program from Program Coordinatiors and JET Alumni.EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN WASHINGTON D.C. (DC, MD, VA) // Tel: (202) 238-6773/6772 // E-mail: jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
Chicago, ILJET Info Session - Chicago Consulate10/16/20256:30 PM - 7:30 PM (CST)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email us at jet@cg.mofa.go.jp for Zoom InformationJoin our Chicago JET Program Coordinators for our second virtual Information Session on all things JET Program!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN CHICAGO / E-mail: jet@cg.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CACypress College10/16/202512:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PT)School EventIn-PersonCypress College, FASS Main EntranceVisit our JET Program booth at 3rd Cypress College International Cultural Festival to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoUC Santa Cruz10/16/202511:00 AM - 3:00 PM (PT)Career FairIn-PersonUCSC Multipurpose Room Col9/JRLCUCSC students only: Visit the JET Program table to learn more about working and living in Japan from JET alumni!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Houston, TXUniversity of Houston10/16/202511:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CT)Career FairIn-Person4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204Come visit the JET Program booth to speak with consulate staff and program alumni and learn about this special opportunity to live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN HOUSTON / E-mail: JETcoord@ho.mofa.go.jp
Seattle, WAJET Virtual Info Session-Seattle Consulate10/16/20253:30 PM - 4:30 PM (PT)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Registration here!Join the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions. Please register via the form provided by 12:00 PM noon the day before your preferred info session.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SEATTLE / E-mail: jet@se.mofa.go.jp
Washington, DCHoward University10/17/20253:30 PM – 4:30 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Howard University students can email jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp for Zoom InformationFor Howard students & alumni only: Join to learn more about working and living in Japan on the JET Program from Program Coordinatiors and JET Alumni.EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN WASHINGTON D.C. (DC, MD, VA) // Tel: (202) 238-6773/6772 // E-mail: jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
Miami, FLUniversity of Miami (UM)10/17/20254:00-5:30PM (ET)Info SessionIn-PersonWhitten Learning Center (LC), Room 180Join our information session to learn more about the program and how you could live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN MIAMI / E-mail: jet@mi.mofa.go.jp
Honolulu, HIUniversity of Hawai‘i at Manoa10/17/20252:00 PM - 3:00 PM (HST)Info SessionIn-PersonUniversity of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Campus Center Room 308Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about the program and how you could live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN HONOLULU (HI) / Tel: (808) 543-3111 / E-mail: jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp
Detroit, MIVirtual Information Session10/18/202510:30 AM - 12:00 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Register here!Join the Detroit JET Program Coordinator and JET Program alumni to learn more!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT (MI, OH) / Tel: (313) 567-0120/0179 / E-mail: rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp
All Locations (Hosted by Embassy of Japan)JET Information Session - Embassy of Japan in D.C.10/20/20257:30 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Register here for the Zoom Meeting Link and Details.For both university students and the general public! Join to learn more about working and living in Japan on the JET Program from Program Coordinators and local alumni, including a current State Department employee.EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN WASHINGTON D.C. (DC, MD, VA) // Tel: (202) 238-6773/6772 // E-mail: jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoJET Virtual Information Session - San Francisco Consulate10/20/20254:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PT)Information SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!Join our virtual info session to learn more about the JET Program and how you can work and live in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Houston, TXUT San Antonio10/20/20251:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT)Information SessionIn-PersonMH Building, 1 UTSA Circle, San Antonio, TX 78249Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about the program and how you could live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN HOUSTON / E-mail: JETcoord@ho.mofa.go.jp
Chicago, ILNorth Park University10/20/202510:30 AM - 11:30 AM (CST)Info SessionIn-PersonNorth Park University students only: Join our JET Program coordinator for an informational session on how to live and work in JapanCONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN CHICAGO / E-mail: jet@cg.mofa.go.jp
Portland, ORPortland State University10/21/20253:00 PM - 4:30 PM (PT)Information SessionIn-PersonFMH, Room 333CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN PORTLAND / E-mail: matthew.turner@se.mofa.go.jp
Chicago, ILJET Info Session - Chicago Consulate10/21/20256:30 PM - 7:30 PM (CST)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email us at jet@cg.mofa.go.jp for Zoom InformationJoin our Chicago JET Program Coordinators for our first virtual Information Session on all things JET Program!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN CHICAGO / E-mail: jet@cg.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CACSU San Bernardino10/21/202512:00 PM - 12:50 PM (PT)Info SessionIn-PersonCSU San Bernardino, UH 250CSUSB students only: Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CASoka University10/21/20256:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PT)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email jet@ls.mofa.go.jp for Zoom informationSoka University students only: Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
Honolulu, HIUniversity of Hawai‘I - West Oahu10/21/20252:15 PM - 3:15 PM (HST)Info SessionIn-PersonUniversity of Hawai‘i - West Oahu D151Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about the program and how you could live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN HONOLULU (HI) / Tel: (808) 543-3111 / E-mail: jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp
Honolulu, HIHonolulu JET Desk - Virtual Info Session10/22/20255:00 PM - 6:00 PM (HST)Info SessionVirtual (Microsoft Teams)Register here for the Info Session and Meeting LinkJoin our JET Program coordinator to learn more about the program and how you could live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN HONOLULU (HI) / Tel: (808) 543-3111 / E-mail: jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp
Detroit, MIVirtual Information Session10/22/20256:30 PM - 8:00 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp for Zoom informationJoin the Detroit JET Program Coordinator and JET Program alumni to learn more!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN DETROIT (MI, OH) / Tel: (313) 567-0120/0179 / E-mail: rhea.young@dt.mofa.go.jp
Washington, DCUniversity of Virginia's Fall 2025 Career Fair10/22/202511:00 AM - 3:00 PM (ET)Career FairIn-PersonUniversity of Virginia CampusFor UVA students & alumni only: Visit the JET Program USA table at the University of Virginia's Job and Internship Fair for All Industries to learn more about working and living in Japan from Program Coordinatiors and JET Alumni.EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN WASHINGTON D.C. (DC, MD, VA) // Tel: (202) 238-6773/6772 // E-mail: jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
Anchorage, AKUniversity of Alaska Anchorage10/22/202511:00 AM - 3:00 PM (AKT)Career FairIn-PersonUAA Student UnionVisit the JET Program booth at UAA's Fall Career Fair to learn more about the JET Program and the ongoing 2026 application cycle! Consular Office staff will be there to talk about their experiences in Japan and applying to the program!CONSULAR OFFICE OF JAPAN IN ANCHORAGE / E-mail: jet-ak@se.mofa.go.jp
Chicago, ILCarthage College10/23/20253:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CST)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email us at jet@cg.mofa.go.jp for Zoom InformationCarthage College students only: Join our JET Program coordinator for an informational session on how to live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN CHICAGO / E-mail: jet@cg.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CAUniversity of California, Santa Barbara10/23/20252:30 PM - 3:45 PM (PT)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email jet@ls.mofa.go.jp for Zoom informationUCSB students only: Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CACalifornia Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo10/23/20254:30 PM - 5:30 PM (PT)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email jet@ls.mofa.go.jp for Zoom informationCal Poly SLO students only: Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CAJET Information Session - Los Angeles Consulate10/23/20251:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PT)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Register here!Join our virtual information session to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoJET Virtual Information Session - San Francisco Consulate10/24/202510:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PT)Information SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!Join our virtual info session to learn more about the JET Program and how you can work and live in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Nashville, TNVanderbilt University10/28/20252:15 PM and 2:45 PM CTClass VisitIn-PersonThe Nashville JET Coordinator will visit Japanese classes on this date.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NASHVILLE // Email: jet@nv.mofa.go.jp
Chicago, ILJET Info Session - Chicago Consulate10/28/20256:30 PM - 7:30 PM (CST)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email us at jet@cg.mofa.go.jp for Zoom InformationJoin our Chicago JET Program Coordinators for our FINAL virtual Information Session of the season.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN CHICAGO / E-mail: jet@cg.mofa.go.jp
Washington, DCGeorgetown University10/29/20254:00 PM – 5:00 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Georgetown University students can email jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp for Zoom InformationFor Georgetown students & alumni only: Join to learn more about working and living in Japan on the JET Program from Program Coordinatiors and JET Alumni.EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN WASHINGTON D.C. (DC, MD, VA) // Tel: (202) 238-6773/6772 // E-mail: jetprogram@ws.mofa.go.jp
Honolulu, HIBrigham Young University - Hawaii10/29/20253:00 PM - 4:00 PM (HT)Info SessionIn-PersonBYU Hawaii Science Building Rooms 200/201 combinedJoin our JET Program coordinator to learn more about the program and how you could live and work in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN HONOLULU (HI) / Tel: (808) 543-3111 / E-mail: jethi@hl.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoJET Virtual Information Session - San Francisco Consulate10/29/20252:00 PM - 3:00PM (PT)Information SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!Join our virtual info session to learn more about the JET Program and how you can work and live in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CAOccidental College10/29/202512:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PT)Info SessionIn-PersonHameetman Career Center, 1600 Campus Road Los Angeles, CA 90041Occidental College students only: Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
Los Angeles, CAUniversity of California, Irvine10/29/20253:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PT)Info SessionIn-PersonUC Irvine, HG 1010UCI students only: Join our JET Program coordinator to learn more about working and living in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN LOS ANGELES / E-mail: jet@ls.mofa.go.jp
Nashville, TNBelmont University10/30/20253:30 PM -4:30 PM CTInformation SessionIn-PersonInman 111Come learn about living and working in Japan during this Convo Credit event featuring a panel of JET Alumni.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NASHVILLE // Email: jet@nv.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoJET Virtual Information Session - San Francisco Consulate10/30/202512:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PT)Information SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!Join our virtual info session to learn more about the JET Program and how you can work and live in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Seattle, WAJET Virtual Info Session-Seattle Consulate11/03/20257:00 PM - 8:00 PM (PT)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Registration here!Join the JET Program Coordinator and learn more about the JET Program! We'll cover details like a typical day, benefits, requirements, and advice for applying for the program! There will also be time for questions. Please register via the form provided by 12:00 PM noon the day before your preferred info session.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SEATTLE / E-mail: jet@se.mofa.go.jp
Nashville, TNUniversity of Central Arkansas11/04/20255:00 PM -6:00 PMCTInformation SessionIn-PersonSchichtl Hall (Media Room 115)This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NASHVILLE // Email: jet@nv.mofa.go.jp
Nashville, TNUniversity of Memphis11/05/20252:15 PM -3:00 PM CTInformation SessionIn-PersonJones Hall 249This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NASHVILLE // Email: jet@nv.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoUN Reno11/05/202512:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PT)Career FairIn-PersonJoe Crowley Student Union Milt Glick BallroomsUN Reno students only: Visit the JET Program table to learn more about working and living in Japan from JET alumni!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Atlanta, GAInfo Session (Hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta)11/06/20252:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN ATLANTA (AL, GA, NC, SC) //nTel: (404) 240-4300 (Ext. 3022) // E-mail: jet@aa.mofa.go.jp
Nashville, TNUniversity of Tennessee11/06/20255:00 PM - 6:00 PM CTInformation SessionIn-PersonMary Greer Room, Hodges Library Room 258This in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NASHVILLE // Email: jet@nv.mofa.go.jp
Nashville, TNMaryville College11/06/2025TBDInformation SessionIn-PersonInternational House, Room 304, Maryville CollegeThis in-person event let by the Nashville JET Coordinator will include a 45 minute presentation followed by an open Q&A.CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN NASHVILLE // Email: jet@nv.mofa.go.jp
Atlanta, GAInfo Session hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta11/06/20252:00 PM - 3:00 PM (ET)Info SessionVirtual (Zoom)Email jet@aa.mofa.go.jp for the Zoom invitation and detailsCONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN ATLANTA (AL, GA, NC, SC) //nTel: (404) 240-4300 (Ext. 3022) // E-mail: jet@aa.mofa.go.jp
San FranciscoJET Virtual Information Session - San Francisco Consulate11/06/20252:00 PM - 3:00 PM (PT)Information SessionVirtual (Zoom)Zoom link here!Join our virtual info session to learn more about the JET Program and how you can work and live in Japan!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN SAN FRANCISCO // E-mail: jet@sr.mofa.go.jp
Chicago, ILJET Info Session - Chicago Consulate11/08/20252:00 PM - 3:30 PM (CST)Info SessionIn-PersonThe Japan Information Center in Chicago is hosting an in-person information Session for anyone interested in learning on how to live and work in Japan while on the JET Program!CONSULATE GENERAL OF JAPAN IN CHICAGO / E-mail: jet@cg.mofa.go.jp