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Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Japan Village
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Sierra Block Gorman (Gunma Prefecture, 2021-2024) for passing along the following job openings.

Located in Industry City, Japan Village strives to bring Japanese hospitality and culture to New York. Please also feel free to reach out about volunteer opportunities, including at the Summer Festival on August 23rd.

Descriptions:

1. Barista – Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and specialty drinks (with a focus on matcha), provide excellent customer service, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
2. Restaurant Manager – Oversee daily restaurant operations, manage staff schedules, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and deliver an exceptional dining experience for guests.
3. Bartender – Craft and serve cocktails and beverages, maintain bar inventory, engage with guests in a friendly and professional manner, and ensure the bar area is clean and organized.
4. Cashier – Handle transactions accurately using the POS system, provide excellent customer service, and assist in keeping the checkout area neat and efficient.

Application Process: Email a cover letter and resume to hr@japanvillage.com.

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Position: Sales/Supply Chain Assistant
Posted by: Nose Kozai Inc.
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Ryan Pledger (Niimi-shi, Okayama, 2015-2019) for passing along the following job opening.

●Description
This role centers on global communication, supply chain coordination, interpretation/translation, and international business development.

• Communicate with overseas clients (mainly Europe and North America) via email and online meetings.
• Create and translate business documents (estimates, contracts, shipping documents)
• Provide interpretation during meetings and support English-language training programs.
• Representing our company at international trade shows

●Industry
Manufacturing (Aerospace, Defense, Industrial Machinery, Automotive, etc.)

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Various Roles
Posted by: Senbird
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Celia Yu for passing along the following job openings.

Job Positions: Customer Experience Associate/Tea Studio Associate, Fulfillment Lead, Fulfillment Associate, Production Lead, Production Associate, Content Marketing Associate

Organization: Senbird

Salary/Hourly Rate: These are all contract roles designed as a launchpad for the right candidate(s) to grow into a long-term, full-time position. We review performance at 6 months to determine fit. The pay ranges from $18-25/hr depending on experience.

Location: In-person in New York City

Application Process: All open roles and job descriptions can be found here: https://senbirdtea.com/a/careers

Post by Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94)

It’s not every day that a JET alum runs for Congress. The last time it happened (at least that I’m aware of) was when JET alum Rob Cornilles ran for Congress in Oregon in 2012. And before that when David Boling ran for Congress in Arkansas in 2010.

So it’s exciting to share that JET alum Taylor Wettach, a 2013-14 JET originally from Muscatine, Iowa, has launched his campaign for Congress in Iowa.

Here’s a link to his campaign website: https://taylorwettachforcongress.com/

Here’s an article from LawFuel.com about Taylor leaving his law firm to run for office: https://www.lawfuel.com/simpson-thacher-alumni-taylo-wettach/

And below is a cute video he posted that shares his “elevator pitch.”

Other notable JET forays into politics include JETAA Northern California’s Ellen Kamei, who is the current mayor of Mountain View, CA, Paige Cognetti who is the current mayor of Scranton, PA, JETAA Hawaii’s Nadine Nishioka who ran for State Representative in 2004, and of course Brooklyn’s own Anthony Bianchi who has served as a City Councilman in Aichi-ken, Inuyama-shi for many years and made headlines as the first North American to hold elected office in Japan.

Update: 08.13.25: A few more JET alums in politics!

JETAA USA Country Rep Vivian Chen mentioned that she saw Virginia Second District Representative (and JET alum) Jen Kiggans speak about her formative time on JET during a Virginia reception held at the Japanese Ambassador’s Residence. And that JET alum and Nashville District 17 Council Member Terry Vo has generously volunteered for a JETAADC career panel in the past in addition to previously serving as an officer for Music City JETAA.

USJETAA Executive Director Jessyca Livingston shared, “My own mayor in Littleton, Colorado, is JET alum Kyle Schlachter! He was in Kyoto along with his wife.” 

Ganbatte Taylor-san!

If I missed any other JET alums in politics of note, feel free to email me at stevenwaseda [at] jetwit dot com!

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Position: University Scholarship Coordinator
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus for passing along the following job opening.

Overview of Position
Starting Fall 2025, TUJ Tokyo will expand the Office of Student Services and Engagement team to include the University Scholarship Coordinator. This person will manage the administration of university scholarship programs for both new and continuing students and will be the point person for students to consult on both internal and external scholarships. The University Scholarship Coordinator will work with the director and senior management to develop a centralized system to manage scholarships across the university and to streamline the application and selection processes. The University Scholarship Coordinator will be responsible for researching external scholarship opportunities that match the varying backgrounds of students at TUJ and marketing those opportunities to the students.

About the Office of Students Services and Engagement (OSSE), our office provides high-quality services to TUJ’s diverse student population to support their success and well-being as they become members of the university community. OSSE assists incoming students with student visa applications, financial aid, housing, and organizes orientations to help students adapt to the academic and social life at TUJ. OSSE also oversees student activities and events both on and off campus and works with various student groups to encourage social interaction among students. As a member of the Office of Student Services and Engagement, you will have the opportunity to support off-campus student activities and excursions.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Japanese Language Immersion K-3 Teacher
Posted by:John Stanford International Elementary School
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Seattle Public Schools – John Stanford International Elementary School for passing along the following job opening.

Overview of Position
A classroom teacher fosters and enhances an effective learning environment; facilitates the development or revision of curriculum and instructional materials; establishes learning objectives and standards based upon general District guidelines; provides instruction; counsels, disciplines, and supervises to meet the individual needs of assigned students, and evaluates student performance and progress.

This position is in a Japanese dual language immersion program. Students receive instruction in English and Japanese. Teachers must have an Elementary Education endorsement and be able to read, write, speak, and listen in Japanese.

Essential Functions
Fosters an educational environment conducive to the learning and maturation process of assigned students; plans an instructional program designed to meet individual student needs and whole groups which may include at risk or special needs youth; prepares lesson plans.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Researcher
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Quick USA, ACTUS, PASONA for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Organization is currently looking for a full time Researcher to join their New York, NY location.

This position is looking for candidates with great research skills who are proactive and have previous experience, knowledge and/or interest in Japanese companies as well as great communication skills and an affinity for Japanese culture.

JET Alumni would be a great fit for this position. Although proficiency in Japanese is not required, it would definitely be a plus. DOE and skills, this position could pay between 50k-53k with great benefits.

Essential Duties:

1. Arranging appointments
・ In the case of a request from a Japanese local government, the researcher will work together with a Japanese staff member under the direction and supervision of the deputy director in charge. (If there is no request form in English, the Japanese staff member will explain the purpose of the request to the researcher and confirm and coordinate with the Japanese local government as necessary).
・ Although the agency or organization with which the appointment is to be made is often identified in advance, it is necessary to coordinate with the client, taking into consideration their circumstances, as to the specific interviewee and the time of the meeting.

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Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) coalition lost its longtime majority in the upper house of the Diet to a variety of opposition parties in last weekend’s election. The LDP had also lost its lower house majority in an election last fall, making this election the first time since the party’s 1955 founding that its coalition lost majorities in both legislative houses. Following the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the conservative LDP has shifted more toward the center and other right-wing parties have swooped in to fill the gap.

Most notable is the relatively new Sanseito (参政党 or Participate in Politics party), an ultra-conservative, right-wing populist party that campaigned on a “Japanese First” agenda and railed against the deluge of foreign tourists and foreign buying of Japanese homes. In its appeal to younger voters, in addition to its anti-immigrant stance Sanseito also seeks to raise wages and break the grip that older voters have held on politics (it also espouses the retrogressive idea that women should be less career-focused and have more children). Sanseito is led by Secretary-General Sohei Kamiya, a 47-year old former teacher who has cited Trump as his inspiration. He founded the party in early 2020 along with two others who have since left. At the time they gained prominence via a YouTube channel that spread conspiracy theories about vaccines.

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Position: Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Erlanger, KY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos (Oita Prefecture, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time, hybrid Japanese Bilingual Sales Representative for their Erlanger, KY location.

This entry-level position is ideal for candidates interested in sales administration, with the potential to grow into a Sales Representative role. The company values cross-cultural communication and provides opportunities to work with both domestic and international clients. The environment is multicultural, fast-paced, and focused on continuous improvement.

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be around 40k-50k. This position also includes great benefits such as medical, dental, vision and life insurance (no employee contribution needed), 401k plan with 4% company match and business travel expense covered.

sparrosd@gmail.com

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here. 

In the dog days of summer, it’s best to escape the heat in a place that’s cozy and cool. For those into both cutting-edge and classic anime, this month offers a diverse trio of theatrical revivals—all in the comfort of indoor air conditioning.

This month’s highlights include: 

August 1-2, 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder – OUT THERE Album Release Show

Sony Hall, 145 West 45th Street

From $45

Since Hiromi’s debut album Another Mind (2003), the world-renowned pianist’s sound has evolved with every release, erasing the lines between jazz and classical, composition and improvisation. This special intimate performance celebrates the release of OUT THERE, Hiromi’s 13th studio full-length album. Born in Hamamatsu, Japan, Hiromi began studying piano when she was six years old. When she was 17, Chick Corea invited her to play with him at a Tokyo concert. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where she was mentored by jazz legend Ahmad Jamal. A prolific artist, she has also recorded the soundtrack to Blue Giant, an animated feature film based on the popular manga. Hiromi is a perennial favorite on DownBeat’s Annual Critics and Readers Poll, and has performed at the world’s finest jazz festivals, including Montreux, Umbria, North Sea, Newport, and Monterey. Her work has been celebrated by media including the New York Times, NPR and NPR Music, and the Washington Post, and she was a featured performer at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony in 2021.

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Koji Workshop: Exploring Koji & Amazake

Brooklyn Beauty/Fashion Labo, 300 7th Street (Brooklyn)

$45 (kids free)

Bread, coffee, cheese, chocolate…the wisdom of fermentation has given us not only flavorful foods, but also natural ways to preserve them. Let’s explore one example from Far East Asia called “Koji” and see how beautifully it blends with Western daily life. Hakko-an will present its recipes—and you’re welcome to bring anything you’d like to add, so you can explore and create your own Koji Smoothie! After the exploration, you’ll get to take some Koji home for trying it out at home. All kids are welcome free to join the adventure!

August 10-12

Grave of the Fireflies

Various theaters

Various prices

As the Empire of the Sun crumbles upon itself and a rain of firebombs falls upon Japan, the final death march of a nation is echoed in millions of smaller tragedies. This is the story of Seita and his younger sister Setsuko, two children born at the wrong time, in the wrong place, and now cast adrift in a world that lacks not the care to shelter them, but simply the resources. Forced to fend for themselves in the aftermath of fires that swept entire cities from the face of the earth, their doomed struggle is both a tribute to the human spirit and the stuff of nightmares. Beautiful, yet at times brutal and horrifying. Based on the retellings of survivor Nosaka Akiyuki and directed by Isao Takahata (co-founder, with Hayao Miyazaki, of Japan’s legendary Studio Ghibli). Grave of the Fireflies has been universally hailed as an artistic and emotional tour de force. Now digitally remastered and restored, it is one of the rare films that truly deserves to be called a masterpiece.

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Position: Student Engagement Coordinator
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan; Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus for passing along the following job opening.

Visa Requirement   

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position

Salary & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year. In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, retirement payment system, and tuition benefits for Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) programs.

Overview of position

The student engagement coordinator organizes cultural workshops, day outings, and overnight trips to cultivate social relations among our diverse student population and supports an active campus life by working with student organizations. The engagement coordinator also supports and coordinates different initiatives within Student Engagement and collaborates with other departments to promote campus-wide activities and events via social media. In addition, as a team member of OSSE, the engagement coordinator will also be asked to assist with the new student welcome week, office-sponsored events, and walk-in inquiries.

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Position: Business News Researcher / Reporter
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Alex Carlson (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 2013-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Main duties involve assisting the Yomiuri Shimbun’s New York-based Japanese business correspondent by covering events, conferences, company earnings calls, financial markets; tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, and coming up with story ideas. One area of special focus is big tech (Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple) and issues connected to artificial intelligence.

In addition to reporting on business and covering financial markets, you may at times have to cover other areas (including national politics, sports, etc.). Some transcription / synopsizing of press conferences and earnings calls is also required. Since the articles are written in Japanese, there are no byline opportunities for this position.

Application Process: Email cover letter and resume to: yomiuri2025job@gmail.com

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Position: Sales Representative for a Japanese Manufacturing Company
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Dublin, OH, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time Sales Representative to join their Dublin, OH location.

This position is ideal for candidates who are eager to grow in a technical sales environment. You will support experienced sales staff in promoting automatic control products to customers across North and South America.

With a flexible work style, supportive team culture, and structured training, this role offers a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in manufacturer sales within a global Japanese company.

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position will be between 50k-55k. Candidates with previous sales experience are of course welcomed, but even candidates without prior sales experience, but willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Volunteer English Language Teacher
Posted by: Get Universal Co. Ltd. on Peace Boat
Location: Tokyo/Yokohama, Japan; Around the World
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Get Universal Co. Ltd. for passing along the following job opening.

Description

• Creating and delivering a student-negotiated curriculum of task-based English and/or
• Spanish lessons for both private and group students.
• Organising and participating in a variety of student programmes such as informal
• English/Spanish-language conversation events, language study sessions, etc.
• Collaborating to create and host a series of extra-curricular events for GET students,
• including but not limited to student orientation sessions, a speech festival, graduation
• ceremony, student parties, etc.
• Participating in onboard events such as departure ceremonies, welcome ceremonies,
• international festivals, themed performances, etc.
• Assisting in events both on board and in port in support of Peace Boat’s cooperative
• projects and advocacy activities.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/GET-volunteer

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Position: Part-Time Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York
Location: Remote or NY-based
Contract: Part-Time

Thanks to Mac Gill (Kochi Prefecture, 2021-2023) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York is seeking a creative and expansion-minded Social Media & Marketing Coordinator to support the Digital Museum’s focus on preserving and sharing the experiences of Japanese and Japanese Americans in New York City. This part-time position is ideal for someone passionate about public history, cultural heritage, and engaging diverse audiences through digital storytelling. You will help grow our digital presence, highlight archival materials and oral histories, and connect our mission with both local and global communities.

Key Responsibilities
Content Creation

sparrosd@gmail.com