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.
Embassy of Japan, DC
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Enough spooks this season... Check your documents to save a JET Coordinator from a major fright!
⚠️ Pro tip: Review our guidelines & double-check your materials before clicking "Submit" on November 13.
Haven't started your application? Visit us at jetapplication.com! 📲
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…✈️
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!
📢 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…
