Our Networking Partners are listed in alphabetical order. The Networking Expo portion of our event is an informal mixer, where representatives of our Networking Partners are able to either mingle freely with the attendees or remain near their assigned table spaces. Click on the names or logos to visit our Networking Partners’ websites.
Are you interested in becoming a 2026 Networking Partner? Please reach out to the Transitions Team here to reserve your table at our 2026 Networking Expo!
The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle assists Japanese nationals living in Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho and works together with local communities to promote Japanese culture and facilitate a variety of exchanges. As the official representative of the Government of Japan in this region, the Consulate strives to strengthen bonds of mutual friendship and understanding between Japan and its neighbors in the Northwest. Please visit our table to learn more about working in Japan on the JET Program, Japanese government scholarships and cultural resources and outreach programs offered by the Consulate. We wish to provide information about our organization. We are seeking potential employees.
Eigo Ganbare is a small business supporting English education in Japan. It offers team-teaching resources for ALTs and JTEs, aiming to improve student communication skills. Founded by Annette Lee, it operates with a nonprofit mindset and promotes collaboration through its ALTinginJapan initiative. We are seeking volunteers. We wish to provide information about our organization.
The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center is an overseas office in Seattle, Washington, established by Hyogo Prefecture for its sister-state partnership to promote exchanges in business, tourism, and education across the Americas. We wish to provide information about our organization.
The Japan-America Society of the State of Washington (JASSW) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that unites a diverse membership of individuals, companies, and organizations from across Washington State and Japan. Our mission is to promote mutual understanding and friendship between the peoples of Japan and Washington State by providing a dynamic forum for the exchange of ideas and information. We wish to provide information about our organization. We are seeking new members.
The Japanese Business Association of Seattle, (Shunjukai) is a Non-Profit Business League and Trade Association. We are seeking volunteers. We wish to provide information about our organization.
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) connects past, present, and future, cultivating Japanese language, culture, and community in the Pacific Northwest. Our vision is to be a thriving Center where generations gather to learn, engage, and be inspired. We wish to provide information about our organization. We are seeking volunteers. We are seeking new members.
Kubota Garden Foundation (KGF) works to preserve and enhance Kubota Garden, in partnership with the Seattle Parks & Recreation. As a historic Japanese garden rooted in the Rainier Beach neighborhood, Kubota Garden is more than a beautiful landscape; it is a living symbol of cultural heritage, resilience, and inclusion. We wish to provide information about our organization. We are seeking new members. We are seeking volunteers.
The Laurasian Institution is a nonprofit organization specializing in high-quality exchange and education programs between the US and Japan. Annually, we support approximately 2,000 participants of varying ages on short- and long-term programs. Our programs are sponsored by both the U.S. Department of State and the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We wish to provide information about our organization.
Musokai Iaido Club is a not-for-profit martial arts educational organization dedicated to promoting the Muso Shinden Ryu style of Iaido – Japanese Swordsmanship.
NOTE: The Musokai Iaido Club will not have a dedicated table; however, a representative will be attending the Networking Expo.
New York Life is currently ranked No. 69 on the 2025 Fortune 500 and was established in 1845. We provide financial services and offer life insurance, annuities, investment and wealth management. We are seeking potential employees. We wish to provide information about our organization.
Nintendo of America: Nintendo’s mission is to put smiles on the faces of everyone we touch. We do so by creating new surprises for people across the world to enjoy together. We’ve forged our own path since 1889, when we began making Hanafuda playing cards in Kyoto, Japan. Today, we’re fortunate to be able to share our characters, ideas, and worlds through the medium of video games and the entertainment industry. Nintendo of America, established in 1980 and based in Redmond, Washington, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. We are committed to delivering best-in-class products and services to our customers and to investing in the well-being of our employees as part of the global Nintendo family. For more information about Nintendo, please visit www.nintendo.com. We are seeking potential employees, We wish to provide information about our organization.
The Okinawa Kenjin Club of Washington (OKK), founded in 1980 in Seattle, has 400+ members promoting Okinawan culture through music, dance, crafts, and community events. It bridges Japan and the U.S. by sharing Okinawan traditions and inviting guest performers. The club welcomes everyone! We are seeking new members. We wish to provide information about our organization.
The Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association (PNWJETAA) nurtures US-Japan relations in the Pacific Northwest region by supporting and engaging all stages of JET Program participants through community outreach and cultural education. We wish to provide information about our organization.
Perry Garvey has worn many hats professionally over the past decade and a half. His most current one is that of Ad Operations Manager (the evil guy who makes ads appear in your online content). Previously, Perry worked on projects that ranged from shooting promotional footage for the Empowerment Project, to programming an entirely new channel for IndieFlix on Roku devices.
NOTE: Perry will not have a dedicated booth at the Networking Expo because he will be lending Transitions his talent as our photographer! Take advantage of updating your profile picture by making an appointment with Perry for you private photo session during the Expo!
Find your voice. Tell your story. Grow your career.
The launch of rsu consulting in 2012 is the natural evolution of all Rob’s done professionally and personally for nearly 20 years. As a human resources professional, coach and trainer, Rob feels incredibly fortunate to have worked with organizations of all sizes and influence—from Seattle’s most successful tech giants to exciting and inspiring startups. For Rob, it’s the reward of connecting with and positively impacting the lives of his clients that matters most.
NOTE: Rob Uy, Career Transitions Coach | Global HR Consultant will be one of the featured speakers on the Leveraging Your JET Skills panel! Rob is also one of our Transitions Career Consultants and will be offering one-on-one sessions during the Networking Expo!
Presented by the Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association, Sakura-Con is the oldest and most well attended anime convention in the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking volunteers. We wish to provide information about our organization.
Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival co -produces the annual event with the Seattle Center. Need a few volunteers to serve on the Planning Committee throughout the year and lots of volunteers during the event. Next year the festival will be held on April 10-12, 2026. We are seeking volunteers.
Seattle Fukushima Club is for anyone that is interested in Fukushima, Japan or Japan. We gather with other clubs for mochi tsuki on January 10th, our annual New Year party on the 3rd Sunday of January. (Jan. 18@1pm). Picnic and Karaoke and other events. We are seeking new members. We wish to provide information about our organization.
The Office of Graduate Admissions at Seattle University enables students to take the first step on a path toward purpose-driven leadership and academic excellence. Explore graduate programs rooted in innovation and designed to advance your career in today’s most in-demand professions. We wish to provide information about our organization.
For over 30 years, SEKAIA has helped more than 20,000 students and young professionals turn challenges abroad into confidence, resilience, and new opportunities. Together with leading universities, schools, and ministries of education worldwide, we design high-quality programs that equip students with practical skills, global mindsets, and academic opportunities. Our work spans from high school and degree-seeking students to international internships and experiential training in Japan and beyond—all with the goal of nurturing talent that can thrive globally. We wish to provide information about our organization.
The Tacoma-Kitakyushu Sister City Committee is a non profit volunteer organization with Tacoma Sister Cities. We want to build peace throughout the world. We wish to provide information about our organization. We are seeking new members. We are seeking volunteers.
2025 Supporting Partners
The Networking Partners listed below will not have representatives attending the Networking Expo in person; however, they still wish to share information and connect with you in the future! So please visit our Community Table to find out more about these valued 2025 Transitions Networking Partners!
The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) is a social justice organization that promotes the health and well-being of Asians and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (A&NH/PIs) and other communities by providing and advocating for responsive community-based services. We wish to provide information about our organization. We are seeking volunteers.
Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is a center for cultural exchange providing programs and services that promote the greater awareness, understanding, equity, and inclusion of the Asian and Pacific Islander people. This community includes immigrants, refugees, children and youth, seniors and elders, low-income, and all groups who are a part of the Asia Pacific community. Our founders recognized the need for cross-cultural understanding in their community, and in 1996 they founded APCC to address this need. We wish to provide information about our organization.
Chado Urasenke Tankokai Seattle Association is a non-profit organization of Seattle chapter of Chado Urasenke in Japan that focuses on Japanese Tea Ceremony traditions. We wish to provide information about our organization.
Chin Music Press is a curiously bibliophilic indie publisher located deep in the recesses of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. For 19 years, we’ve been creating beautiful, engaging, and affordable books on a wide range of quirky and eclectic topics as well as specialize in books about Japan. We wish to provide information about our organization.
NOTE: Bruce Rutledge, JET Alum and Co-Founder of Chin Music Press will be one of our featured speakers on the “Blazing Your Own Trail” panel!
Japan Fair is a free two-day festival celebrating Japanese culture, art, and innovation at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center. Enjoy live performances, workshops, food, exhibits, cosplay, tea ceremonies, and kids’ activities like origami and calligraphy. With raffles, music, and experiences for all ages, it’s a vibrant event for everyone! We are seeking volunteers. We wish to provide information about our organization.
JETAA USA (JET Alumni Association of the United States of America) supports the JET Program, the US chapters and membership. We promote a broader and deeper understanding between Japan and the US through our local JETAA chapter activities, thus playing an important role in the promotion of US-Japan relations. JETAA US chapters promote Japan and Japanese culture in the form of community, cultural and social events on a grassroots level. JETAA USA is a member of the JET Alumni Association International (JETAA I).
The North American Post is a community newspaper covering Japanese and Japanese American topics since 1902. Founded by immigrants from Japan, the North American Post Publishing Inc. is the oldest, minority-owned, publishing company in the Greater Seattle area. Located in what is today’s Japantown, we represent the long and storied history of the Japanese American (JA) community in our area. Today, as one of the few surviving JA-owned newspaper publishers, we serve both JA and newly arriving Japanese natives by featuring bilingual articles in both English and Japanese. We have positioned ourselves as a focal point for information within the community because our articles involve interviews with community leaders and relevant news on regional politics, community events, and businesses. We wish to provide information about our organization.
NOTE: Bruce Rutledge, JET Alum and General Manager of The North American Post and Soy Source will be one of our featured speakers on the “Blazing Your Own Trail” panel!
Pasona North America, Inc. is a premier human resources and business solutions firm dedicated to connecting exceptional global talent with leading U.S. companies. As part of the renowned Pasona Group, it champions innovation and diversity in the workplace. Its team of JET Program alumni proudly supports fellow alumni in advancing their professional journeys. We wish to provide information about our organization.
NOTE: Pasona North America, Inc. will be contributing a video for the “Behind the Rising Sun” panel presented by Kristy Ishii, who is a JET Alum!
Has JET Alumni Employees
QUICK USA, Inc. is a Japanese job agency with offices in major US cities, committed to supporting job seekers from diverse backgrounds and industries. Services include career counseling, interview preparation, and job placement. We wish to provide information about our organization.
NOTE: Quick USA, Inc. will be contributing a video for the “Behind the Rising Sun” panel presented by Carlos Medina, who is a JET Alum!
Has JET Alumni Employees
The Seattle-Tacoma Fukuoka Kenjinkai is a community club who love to share and learn about our ancestral culture that are deeply connected with Fukuoka Prefecture in Japan. We are seeking new members.
Created by JET alumni for JET alumni, USJETAA serves the JETAA community in the United States through its unique role as a national nonprofit organization. USJETAA’s mission is to strengthen the US-Japan relationship via the JET alumni network by offering programming, support and resources to current JETs, JET alumni and JETAA chapters throughout the USA.Created by JET alumni for JET alumni, USJETAA serves the JETAA community in the United States through its unique role as a national nonprofit organization. USJETAA’s mission is to strengthen the US-Japan relationship via the JET alumni network by offering programming, support and resources to current JETs, JET alumni and JETAA chapters throughout the USA.
We Would like to Acknowledge the Following Organizations and Individuals for their Support of Transitions 2025!
(listed in alphabetical order)
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