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Register here to become a 2024 Networking Partner<\/span><\/a>, contact the Transitions Team here<\/a> with any questions!<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Networking Partners are listed in alphabetical order.<\/em> The Networking Expo portion of our event will be an informal mixer, where our Networking Partners will be able to either mingle freely with the attendees or remain near their assigned table spaces. Networking Partners noted with (*) are either represented by PNWJETAA members or currently have PNWJETAA members\/employees. Click on the logos below to visit our Networking Partners’ websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chin Music Press* <\/strong>is a curiously bibliophilic indie publisher located deep in the recesses of Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. For 18 years, we’ve been creating beautiful, engaging, and affordable books on a wide range of quirky and eclectic topics. We are seeking potential employees<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle<\/strong> 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<\/a><\/strong>, Japanese government scholarships and cultural resources and outreach programs offered by the Consulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Hoshu Dojo<\/strong> offers classes in the classical Japanese martial art of Jodo, the short staff, practicing ZNKR Jodo and Shindo Muso Ryu Jojutsu (\u795e\u9053\u5922\u60f3\u6d41\u6756\u9053). We are a group of dojos in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, including branches in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, and various other locations throughout the US and Canada.. Seeking members<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center<\/strong> is an overseas office based in Seattle that seeks to facilitate the sister-state relationship between Washington State and Japan’s Hyogo Prefecture. Since opening in 1990, we have served thousands of people furthering mutual understanding and international relations between these regions. We build connections between Washington and Hyogo by assisting student and teacher exchanges, providing businesses with development services, promoting Hyogo business & tourism, and supporting sister-city relationships between Washington and Hyogo cities. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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JASSW<\/strong> forges friendship and understanding between the peoples of Japan and Washington State. We bring people together mainly though monthly events. Most of our staff is bilingual English\/Japanese. We are always seeking volunteers<\/strong>, and potential employees<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you already want to move back to Japan? Don’t want to be a “salaryman?” Japan Remotely<\/strong> is dedicated to helping you figure out a path to living in Japan on YOUR terms. We offer relocation advice and visa guidance for location independent people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)<\/strong> connects our past, present, and future. We cultivate Japanese language, culture, and community. Our vision is to be a thriving Center where generations gather to learn, engage, and be inspired. Seeking members<\/em> <\/strong>and volunteers<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kubota Garden<\/strong> is a public 20 acre Japanese garden in South Seattle. Kubota Garden Foundation <\/strong>supports, enhances and preserves Kubota Garden in the spirit and vision of Fujitaro Kubota. KGF volunteers collaborate with Seattle Parks and Recreation and community partners to maintain the garden, educate visitors, and keep members informed. Seeking members<\/em> <\/strong>and volunteers<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Laurasian Institution<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Middlebury Institute<\/strong> of International Studies at Monterey offers graduate degrees in education, sustainability, global security, international development, and language services. Our immersive programs are characterized by collaborative learning, language study, and practical professional development. We offer guaranteed 50% scholarships to JET alumni for any of our in-person programs. Come by our table to learn more about leveraging your JET experience for an international career! Seeking students<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Musokai Dojo<\/strong> – The Musokai Iaido Club is a not-for-profit martial arts educational organization dedicated to promoting the Muso Shinden Ryu style of Iaido \u2013 Japanese Swordsmanship. Seeking members<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Founded in 1902 by immigrants from Japan, the North American Post Publishing Inc*.<\/strong> is the oldest, minority-owned, publishing company in the Greater Seattle area. Located in what is today\u2019s Japantown, we represent the long and storied history of the Japanese American (JA) community in our area. The North American Post <\/em>and Soy Source<\/em> newspapers serving the Nikkei and Japanese expat communities in the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking employees and volunteers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The<\/strong> Pacific Northwest Chapter of the JET Alumni Association (PNWJETAA)*<\/strong> encompasses Washington, Northern Idaho, and Montana and focuses most of its activities in and around the Puget Sound area. Working with the local Consulate-General of Japan, we promote and foster Japanese\/American cultural exchange, assist with and facilitate personnel recruitment for the JET Program, and provide support and assistance to new JET returnees. We are actively encouraging all JET alumni residing within our jurisdiction to register via our membership portal<\/a> on our homepage!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The<\/strong> Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival<\/strong> is a 3-day event held in April at the Seattle Center featuring arts\/culture\/technology of Japan and Japanese American heritage. Seeking volunteers<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Seattle Fukushima Kenjinkai (Seattle Fukushima Club)* <\/strong>is an organization dedicated to keeping the Seattle nikkei community vibrant. Originally formed as a heritage based community organization with ancestral ties to Fukushima Prefecture in Japan, we promote ties between Seattle and Fukushima, as well as promote Fukushima Prefecture in America. We welcome anyone interested in Fukushima to join our group! Seeking members<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA)<\/strong> is a volunteer-based 501(c)3 non-profit association that helps promote and facilitate relations between Seattle and our sister city of Kobe, Japan through cultural and music events. Through these events, coordinated and sponsored by SKSCA, hundreds of Seattle residents can learn about Japanese culture, experience music performances, and learn more about Seattle\u2019s international connections. Seeking members <\/em><\/strong>and volunteers.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SEATTLE-TACOMA FUKUOKA KENJINKAI<\/strong> is a community club for those who are interested in or who share ancestral roots in Fukuoka Prefectural in Japan. Seeking members<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Seattle University Graduate Admissions<\/strong>– Discover the impact of earning an advanced degree in one of the most forward-thinking cities on the planet. With more than 50 graduate degree options\u2014available full time, part time, on campus, hybrid and online\u2014Seattle University offers flexible but highly respected education to further your career goals. Seeking students<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tacoma-Kitakyushu Sister Cites<\/strong> – The Sister Cities Council of Tacoma advances Tacoma as a global city and promotes peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation through citizen diplomacy \u2013 one individual, one community at a time \u2013 for the benefit of Tacoma and its sister cities. The City of Tacoma and Kokura, Japan established a sister city relationship in 1959. In 1963, the five Japanese cities of Moji, Kokura, Wakamatsu, Yahata, and Tobata joined to form the \u201csuper city\u201d of Kitakyushu. One year later, the ports of Moji, Kokura, and Dokai joined to form the Port of Kitakyushu. Seeking members<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The World Affairs Council\u2019s Young Professional International Network (YPIN)<\/strong> brings together a diverse group of young people with a shared passion for the world around us. We host a range of networking and social events around Seattle, each with a unique international focus to help foster global understanding and collaboration. Seeking members<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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