Please click on the link to the article by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser regarding the effects of the earthquake and personal accounts of Hawaii JETs currently in Japan. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them and everyone there.

As more and more news develops regarding the tragic situation in Japan, it is also heartwarming to see communities and organizations join the relief effort. JETAA Hawaii is coordinating with the Japan-America Society of Hawaii (JASH), a nonprofit organization in the local community with many ties to Japan, to provide monetary donations. If you are … Continue reading JETAA Hawaii Japan Earthquake Relief donations

Dear JETAA Hawaii Ohana, As you may be aware, Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake recently.  Current JETs, please contact the consulate or embassy that you left from to let them know that you are okay. JETAA USA has also created a short blog post that contains instructions for people in Japan, as well … Continue reading

Would you give up two of your precious Saturdays to volunteer in the community and promote the U.S.-Japan relationship at the grass-roots level? That's exactly what over 15 of our JETAA Hawaii members, officers, and Hawaii JET alumni did in support of the Japan Wizards Statewide Academic Team Competition, held this past Saturday at Kapiolani … Continue reading JETAA Hawaii volunteers support Japan Wizards Competition

Last Wednesday, February 9th, JETAA Hawaii joined up with JAIMS (Japan-America Institute of Management Science) for happy hour drinks at Gordon Biersch at Aloha Tower. Japan-America Institute of Management Science, or JAIMS, is a non-profit educational institute based in Hawaii Kai where students can prepare for a business-oriented career with a focus on the Pacific … Continue reading JETAA / JAIMS Happy Hour!