From LaGuardia to Japan: Transfer, Study Abroad, and the Gilman Scholarship (7/9/2026) Adriana Allen, LaGuardia alum & current Hunter College student, will share her studying abroad experience at 明 治 学 院 大 学 (Meijigakuin University) in Japan in early this year aRead More

Library Research Review Competition 2025-2026 (deadline on 7/6/2026) The Library and Faculty Council are co-sponsoring the 45th Annual Library Research Review Competition for LaGuardia students. Papers written for courses taken during theRead More

Movie recommendation: Exit 8 (2025) “Exit 8” (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35222590/) is based on a Japanese online game that quickly gained popularity for its simple yet eerie concept. Set in a undergroundRead More

Can Your Next Step Be Japan? Teaching English in Japan as a JET with Ed Agosto (6/12/2026) Join us for an end-of-semester event featuring Ed Agosto, a LaGuardia alum and former JET Teacher, as he shares his path from LaGuardia to teaching English in Japan. He willRead More

The JET Program Information Session (6/11/2026) Thinking about applying to the JET Program? US JETAA’s free virtual JET Info Session offers a practical introduction to life and work in Japan through the program. Attendees wRead More

Japanese Language Study and Career Success in the era of AI (6/12/2026) The Embassy of Japan in the U.S. and Kizuna Across Cultures are hosting a free online webinar about the career value of Japanese language study. The event will featureRead More

On-campus Job: Student Success Mentor ($19.12/hour, deadline on 5/20/2026) The Student Success Mentor (SSM) position is a paid on-campus job for LaGuardia students (or recent grads now at a four-year school) who want to help first-year studentsRead More

On-campus job opportunity for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 (Peer Advisor; $19.12/h; deadline 7/3/2026) The Peer Advisor Academy hires and trains LaGuardia students to work in department-based advising roles across campus for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. It’s a paid, on-campus pRead More

Recorded panel discussions about careers in the manga/anime industry NYCC and AnimeNYC started to host panel discussions about the the manga/anime industry for students and junior professionals who are interested in careers in the manga/animeRead More

MINT Manga Events Across New York City (5/29/2026-6/2/2026) From Friday, May 29, 2026, through Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the MINT (Manga International Network Team) project presents a series of public events across New York City focusedRead More

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Readings about A-bomb survivors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki Every April, LaGuardia hosts the testimonies of Hibakusha, survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. This year, Ms. Nobuko Sugino and Mr. HidetoRead More

Japanese language classes at LaGuardia Community College (Fall 2026) LaGuardia Community College offers Japanese courses at various levels in Fall 2026. For those who are interested in pursuing careers in Japan Studies, the college also offersRead More

Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 (voting up to 4/15/2026) The Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026 is a global fan-and-judge-driven event celebrating the best anime series, films, creators, and performances from 2025. A panel of industryRead More

Study in Japan College Fair (5/19/2026-5/21/2026) Lighthouse, a Tokyo-based recruitment agency, hosts Japan University Fair for international applicants in the U.S. The events will cover everything from English-only entryRead More

Door to Japan: Start Your Career in Japan workshop (4/14/2026) Interested in building a career in Japan while learning Japanese? This live event introduces entry-level job opportunities in Japan and helps Japanese learners understand howRead More