Special Interest, Nationality & Language Groups
Looking for other JETs around Japan who share the same interests as you? Check out these AJET Special Interest Groups and JET-related Social Groups.
AJET Special Interest Groups have a direct affiliation with National AJET. They have their own constitution and submit annual reports to the AJET National Council.
If you would like to start your own group and have it listed here, please check out our ‘How to start an AJET Special Interest Group’ guide or contact our Director of Affiliate Relations.
 | JET Christian Fellowship (JCF)Jovald Henriksen Facebook | Website | JET Christian Fellowship (JCF) is a non-denominational group of JETs who share a common belief and faith in Jesus Christ. It was formed in 1988 by Christians on the JET Program. We meet together to develop friendships, pray for one another, and encourage each other in the walk of faith. We strive to share Jesus and His message of hope with other JETs, foreigners and Japanese people we come in contact with. Our website can be found here |
 | Stonewall JapanRebecca Ruth Facebook | Twitter | Website | | Stonewall Japan provides an affirming, open, safe zone for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies in Japan, while enhancing lives through collection and dissemination of information, maintenance of online platforms for communication, and provision of opportunities for fellowship, mutual learning, and peer support. We recognize the need to maintain and nurture a sense of community for all of our members throughout Japan. We encourage solidarity, insight, pride and respect, and self-discovery through development of an international community at the regional and national levels. Stonewall Japan envisions an international community where compassion and respect, social justice, and equality are extended to all individuals. |
 | JETs of African Descent (JETs AD)Darien Robertson Facebook | Instagram | | Website This group is open to all and focuses on topics related to JETs of African Descent (JETs AD). This group serves as a platform for discussion, support, and announcements relating to the JET community at-large. We aim to provide useful information and share resources on hard-to-find hair and beauty products, foreign foods, events, ways to stay connected, and other topics relevant to our demographic. We also plan nationwide and region-specific events. Join JETsAD on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all the happenings in the JETs AD community. |
 | ALT Soccer TournamentsChris Moore Facebook | website | Just arrived in Japan and want to play soccer? Well you’ll be pleased to hear that a series of tournaments are run specifically for the JET community – The ALT Soccer Tournaments. We have been arranging tournaments since 2001 and welcome JETs from across the country for bi-annual tournaments in both Nagano Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture. These spring and autumn festivals of football are open to all, male or female, big or small, serious or social, they are a great way to meet new people and enjoy football on some the best grass pitches Japan has to offer. Since beginning in 2001, the ALT Soccer Tournaments have welcomed over 9000 participants from the following prefectures. Eastern Japan Tournament – Sugadaira, Nagano Nagano, Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima, Tochigi, Niigata, Ibaraki, Gunma, Yamanashi, Toyama, Shizuoka, Gifu, Ishikawa, Fukui, Chiba and several from Tokyo. Western Japan Tournament – Awaji Island, Hyogo Kyoto, Shiga, Aichi, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Kochi, Tokushima, Hyogo, Kagawa, Mie, Fukuoka and several from Nagoya and Osaka. But of course, teams are welcome to participate in both! For more information, please visit our website. |
 | Asian Pacific Islander AJET (API AJET)Rachel Villanueva and Prima Shariff Website | | Facebook The mission of the Asian Pacific Islander Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (API AJET) is to provide peer support for the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community in Japan, as well as to raise local and global awareness about the diverse range of issues that face this community. The group is open to any and all who wish to share experiences and/or promote cross-cultural understanding through discussions, events, activities, etc. |
Muslims in JETPrima Shariff Facebook | Peace be upon you! Are you an incoming or current JET looking for resources on where to get Muslim-friendly food and groceries, or looking for supportive Muslim communities in Japan, or even just are interested in Islamic culture? We are a community of current and past Muslim JETs here to offer advice and support in addition to holding social events and activities throughout the year. Our hope is to build global knowledge, cross-cultural understanding, and advocate for the JET Muslim community in Japan. |
JET-related Social Groups have no AJET affiliation, but are largely created by and for the JET community.
If you would like to add a group to the list below, contact our Director of Social Media.
JET GamingMore games! More games! MOAR GAEMZ! This group is for all JETs who are into pressing X to not die, rolling 20-sided die, and making other fools die... in the virtual arena. Members can post questions, requests, bulletins, events, blogs, articles, pictures, comics, YouTube videos, etc etc everything and anything. Anything that you thought was funny or interesting and want to share with other like-minded JETs across Japan - here is the place and here is the moment! Let's Enjoy JET Gaming ;)! |
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JET-settersHello everyone, this group is for finding travel buddies, exchanging travel tips and resources, meeting fellow JETs interested in travel, learning about the world around you and sharing photos and advice. Let's traveling! |
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JET Photography ClubWelcome to the JET Photography Club! A group for dedicated JET-setter photographers! Activities include sharing photos, finding photo hotspots, receiving photo feedback, talking about settings, gear, etc, submitting photos to JET groups/magazines, going on photography trips and much more. Feel free to promote information on places to shoot, photographic activities, photographic achievements, photographic techniques or ask questions. All current JETs welcome! No serious photography ability required; happy snappers/amateurs/professionals are welcome regardless of what equipment/software you use! |
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JET Programme couples and familiesA group for those current/soon-to-be current JETs and their spouses, kids, fiancees, partners, whatever! There's no doubt that we'll face some situations that totally single JETs might not come across, so hopefully this will be a group where we can share issues, answers, and get to know each other. |
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JETfoodHi guys! This group is called JETfood, and it's all about what we feed our JETs! Feel free to use this group as a means to trade recipes, talk about gourmet hot spots, give reviews of restaurants discuss food history, information, and other tidbits or to share photos of your own JETfood! Don't be shy -- there's a whole lot of food in Japan and beyond to eat and explore! いただきます, and let's eat! |
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JETFitDo you wish to become a bronzed muscled up version of yourself? No? You just want to have a good time talking about exercising, eating healthy and basically enjoying life!! Well then you have come to the right place. Share your experiences in eating healthy, staying active and keeping motivation. Hopefully we can all help each other to get to where we want and reach our fitness goals. There are no silly questions so feel free to ask away! |
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Professional Development for JETsA place for JET Program participants (and other ALTs and English teachers in Japan) to share opportunities and resources, to network, and to provide and receive peer support for ongoing professional and personal development. |
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JET Programme CIRs(JETプログラム国際交流員) This group is a place for current, alumni, prospective, and future CIRs on the JET Programme to connect with each other and ask questions, share ideas, etc. JETプログラムの現役・OB/OG・将来の国際交流員が、お互いにつながり、質問したり、アイディアを交換したりするためのグループです。 |
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JET Collectors of GoshuinAre you a fan of calligraphy? Do you find yourself drawn to Japanese shrines and temples? Join us over at JET Collectors of Goshuin! We are an open Facebook group for JETs+ with an interest in traditional shrine/temple culture and their respective “red seal” goshuin. Members share photos of stamps, how-to guides on buying goshuin and omamori, and special shrine/temple event information. We even have a special Google Maps list of JET-recommended shrines and temples! Come join our group of passionate travelers and storytellers and let us introduce you to the world of goshuin! |
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VegJETSara Beniamino Facebook | Hi vegan, vegetarian, and veg-curious JETs! VegJET is an active networking community for those of us living in Japan. We are a diverse group of compassionate individuals, who support one another by sharing helpful resources, advice, recipe ideas, event postings, and more! Please use our Facebook group to ask Japan-specific veggie questions, to post veggie restaurant reviews, ask about ingredients in certain foods, organize meet-ups, and anything else that will be helpful to you as a VegJET! Feel free to introduce yourself, and please invite any veggie JET friends you have to the group! |
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JET: Help Me!Help! I've moved to Japan, my washing machine buttons are all in Japanese, my stove isn't working and my neighbour keeps on smoking on his balcony! What do I do??? An off-shoot of the popular JET Ladies group, JET: Help Me! is a group for getting answers to those questions we have all struggled with when moving to Japan. Need help reading the instructions for your AC? Looking for advice on how to winterize your home? Requesting advice on how to get yourself out of your futon during cold winter mornings? We welcome all types of inquiries. This is a platform on which we can discuss and debate, share resources, tips and experiences for making life easier in Japan. |
