Head Editorial Team
Head Editor – Taylor Feulner-Hamada
Kyoto Prefecture
connect.editor@ajet.net
Hey! I’m Taylor, a Floridian living on the Sea of Japan! I have a journalism degree and experience in video and written news journalism. For the past seven years, I’ve been living in Japan, initially working as an ALT and now as a support teacher in my local schools, a private tutor, and a local tour guide. Outside of work, I love reading, writing, playing volleyball, cooking, and creating content.
If lost, check the nearest bookstore.
Assistant Head Editor – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.assistanteditor@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Web Admin/Admin Assistant – Dianne Yett
Gunma Prefecture
connect.adminassistant@ajet.net
Greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada! Originally from Southern California, I’m a JET alumnus who was placed in Takasaki, Gunma from 2019-2024. I joined CONNECT in 2020 and have been on the team in various roles from Copy Editor to Assistant Head Editor to Head HEAD editor (2023-2024) and the list goes on. You may call me the Lore Keeper. Now I live in Las Vegas, Nevada and help out the team in any way I can.
I look forward to continuing to live under the floorboards of this establishment for yet another year!
Writing Team
Marco Rice
Tokyo Prefecture
connect.writing1@ajet.net
Originally from Seattle, Marco is a JET ALT based in Tokyo. He is delighted to be returning to CONNECT for a second year, moving from section editing to the writing team. He’s interested in writing about theatre, art, books, community events, and what it means to be a foreigner in Tokyo.
Thank you for supporting CONNECT!
Rebecca
Kumamoto Prefecture
connect.writing2@ajet.net
I am a third-year ALT in Kumamoto prefecture. I love exploring all the beautiful mountains that Kyushu has to offer, and I am a keen hiker, trail runner, and serial marathon taikai participant. I am from Australia and have a background teaching high school science and Japanese.
If you know about any good hikes, trail runs, or marathon events in Kyushu, please tell me!
2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.writing3@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Annierudh
Osaka Prefecture
connect.writing4@ajet.net
Hi everyone, I’m Annierudh and I’m from Manchester in the UK! I’m a first-year Osaka JET and I love to play any and all sports, especially football, volleyball and basketball. You’ll probably find me in a ramen shop or second-hand bookstore somewhere, and I can’t wait to travel around Japan and share any interesting stories with you guys!
I’m super excited to join the writing team this year and can’t wait to meet and get to know you all!
2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.writing5@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.writing6@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.writing7@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Angelinne Moreno
Miyagi Prefecture
connect.writing8@ajet.net
My name is Angelinne Moreno. I am a second-year Cuban-American JET ALT from Miami, Florida. I am based in Miyagi, where I enjoy traveling and taking pictures.
I’m looking forward to working with CONNECT again this year.
Frederick Azechi
Toyama Prefecture
connect.writing9@ajet.net
Hi, I’m Frederick. I’m a JET ALT from Southern California in the U.S. and have lived in Ishikawa and Toyama Prefectures, Japan, for the past four and a half years. I’ve spent much of my time here volunteering at my local community center and working with both local and national AJET. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, playing chess, reading, writing, and competitive esports.
If any of my interests resonate with you, don’t hesitate to say hello—I always enjoy meeting new people!
2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.writing10@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Web Team
Web Editor – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.homepage@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Web Editor – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.assistanthomepage@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Web Editor – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.ajet.webeditor2@gmail.com
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Web Editor – Liz
Fukui Prefecture
connect.assistanthomepage3@ajet.net
Hello! I’m currently an elementary school ALT living in the beautiful countryside! I am often preoccupied with studying Japanese or chasing some errant creative pursuit to procrastinate on said studying. I have been teaching myself web development in my free time and am looking forward to learning new things with the web team!
I really enjoy meeting new people in the JET community, feel free to reach out 🙂
Social Media Manager – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.socialmedia1@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Social Media – Amari
Kyoto Prefecture
connect.socialmedia2@ajet.net
Hello! I’m Amari and I’m from Florida. I’m a 2nd-year JET currently living on the coast of Kyoto Prefecture! I love traveling, reading, and finding new coffee shops. I’m always looking for new places to visit in Japan. If you have any recommendations, please let me know 🙂
I can’t wait to share fun ideas and articles with everyone through our social media!
Social Media – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.socialmedia3@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
PR Manager – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.ajet.prmanager@gmail.com
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Design Team
Head Designer – Indy Inoue
Gunma Prefecture
visualmedia.connect@ajet.net
In addition to being the magazine’s Head Designer, Indy Inoue is an American graphic designer and illustrator from the mile-high city of Denver, Colorado, who is currently living in Takasaki City, Gunma. When she’s not putting together CONNECT, you can find her drawing, running, or spending more time at bookstores than actually reading. She believes that nothing is impossible; you’ve just gotta give it time.
Give me some neat small cafe recommendations; I’m tired of going to Starbucks!
Assistant Designer – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.assistantdesigner1@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Assistant Designer – Carolyn Muldowney
Hyogo Prefecture
connect.assistantdesigner2@ajet.net
Hi everyone! I’m Carolyn, a second-year JET ALT from Florida. I’m based in a beautiful little seaside town on the Seto Inland Sea in Hyogo Prefecture. Before coming to Japan, I studied architecture in the United States. In my free time, I love traveling, painting, and exploring architecture around Japan!
I’m excited to be joining the CONNECT team this year! If you’re interested in architecture or have a favorite building in Japan, I’d love to hear from you!
Assistant Designer – Luis Mojica
Toyama Prefecture
connect.assistantdesigner3@ajet.net
I enjoy fried chicken, video games, and traveling solo. There’s a certain happiness only found in discovering and experiencing things on your own, without anyone else, and the stillness you can create for yourself. Basically, I’m trying to explain that I’m a person who wishes to live a very quiet life.
I’ll do my job the best I can, so if there’s anything I can improve on, I’m free to take any and all comments.
Assistant Designer – 2026
2026 Prefecture
connect.assistantdesigner4@ajet.net
Currently switching over for the 2026-2027 CONNECT Team.
Copy Editors
Sarah Massey
Fukui Prefecture
connect.copy1@ajet.net
Sarah is a second-year JET participant who spends most of her days reading, writing, drawing, or forcing herself to leave her apartment every once in a while. When she gets outside, she loves it and often takes tons of pictures of plants, mushrooms, and any other neat things she finds. D&D is her favorite obsession, and when she’s not actively playing with her friends, rest assured that she is thinking about it.
I love talking about nerdy things, so hit me up if you want to chat!
Brianne Dy
Tokyo Prefecture
connect.copy2@ajet.net
Brianne is a second-year JET from Vancouver, Canada. Originally from the Philippines, she is currently working in Tokyo, but has lived in Canada, South Korea, and Austria. In her spare time, she loves exploring new places, trying regional dishes, and discovering new concoctions of matcha lattes.
I am always on the hunt for cafes serving quality matcha lattes! I’d appreciate any and all recommendations 🙂
Rachel
Tokyo Prefecture
connect.copy3@ajet.net
Rachel is originally from Northern California but is currently working at a university in Tokyo. But more importantly, she loves music, anime, manga, video games, using her digital camera, crocheting, reading, and baseball!
Hit me up to help fuel any of my obsessions and hobbies! ✨
Kate Sorek
Gunma Prefecture
connect.copy4@ajet.net
Kate is a high school ALT from Virginia, currently living in Aomori prefecture. Her hobbies include hiking, reading sci-fi novels, and trying out new recipes she finds on the internet. This is her first year with CONNECT, and she’s excited to contribute to the team!
Multimedia – Joely Thompson
Ishikawa Prefecture
connect.generaleditor7@ajet.net
I’m Joely, a JET who loves writing, reading, and exploring Japan in my free time!
I always love learning new things about Japan, so reach out if you have any cool stories, places, or subcultures to share!