Mar 31

Job: Fujisankei Communications – 2 assistant jobs (LA) 03.31.12

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Via Fujisankei Communications International (FCI), Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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*** Note: If you apply for this position, please make sure to let them know you learned of the job listing via JETwit, thanks.***

Full-time Assistant to TV Development Department

Fujisankei Communications International (FCI) seeks to fill one position: full-time assistant to our TV development department.

The ideal candidate is a near-native Japanese/English bilingual, written and spoken. This candidate will assist in compiling materials to present to Hollywood executives. Duties include translating TV program material (game shows and comedies) mainly from Japanese to English, as well as, interpreting in meetings between Japanese and American TV executives. This is a temporary position in first three months with no benefits. Typical hours are 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate must have a flexible schedule. $14-15 hourly pay depending on experience.

This position is located in Century City, Los Angeles. Local candidates only. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. Please send resume and cover sheet to admin@fci-la.com No calls, please.

Part-time Assistant to the General Manager

Fujisankei Communications International (FCI) seeks a part-time assistant to the general manager.

Duties include office managing and translating (mostly from Japanese to English). Ideal candidate is fluent in both English and Japanese, and have no trouble writing a business letter/document in English. Experience in a Japanese work environment is a plus. Typical hours are 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday. This is a part-time position (4 hours/day, 5 days/week.) $13-$14 hourly pay. Term is negotiable.

This position is located in Century City, Los Angeles. Local candidates only. Candidates must be able to legally work in the U.S. We are looking for someone who is responsible and who can work for a long term.

Please send resume and cover sheet to admin@fci-la.com No calls, please.

Mar 31

Article: Yamabushi Onsen Yupoka in Tsuruoka

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JETAA Philadelphia Subchapter rep Rashaad Jorden wrote the following article for the Japan Tourist website (a great example of JETs helping to promote “local” tourism for Japan):

Mar 30

Job: Economic Advisor, Embassy of Japan (London) 03.30.12

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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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The latest from JETAA UK – Job Vacancy

Economic Advisor, Embassy of Japan – Embassy of Japan in the UK – Embassy of Japan, London, W1J 7JT
To view details about this job vacancy visit: http://www.jetaa.org.uk/jobs/economic-advisor-embassy-of-japan/

Mar 29

Perspectives: “A Glass Half Full: Japan’s Disaster Response at One Year” by James Gannon

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The below article by Jim Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94), Executive Director of the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA), appeared originally on Smart Assets:  The New York Philanthropy Blog. 

“A Glass Half Full:  Japan’s Disaster Response at One Year”

http://blog.philanthropynewyork.org/2012/03/27/a-glass-half-full-japans-disaster-response-at-one-year/

Here’s an excerpt:

One constant refrain in the disaster zone is the need for more effective mental health interventions. Women who lost family members, men who are ashamed that they can no longer support their families, and children traumatized by the disaster are all grappling with psychological trauma. In response, numerous Japanese nonprofits have established salons and other kokoro no kea (literally, “caring for the heart”) programs to give survivors opportunities to socialize, but these tend be rudimentary in nature, with little input from experienced mental health professionals, and they often fail to engage people at risk who are unlikely to seek out support on their own. Overseas funders can make a difference by encouraging and supporting more specialized and nuanced approaches.

Greater support is also needed for economic revitalization. A number of innovative programs have been launched to jumpstart local economies. In Kamaishi, for instance, the Fuji Social Welfare Council has started renting food trucks to unemployed chefs who lost their restaurants so they can get back on their feet. The trucks also help stimulate economic activity by gathering where new shops are opening in order to attract local residents. Meanwhile, numerous groups are pioneering new methods for small donor support of fisheries and oyster farmers in return for promised portions of future harvests. However, these efforts are only a drop in the bucket, and much greater investment is required.

A third area where funding from the United States and elsewhere can have a particularly significant impact is non-governmental organization (NGO) capacity building. Hundreds of small nonprofits have been established in the wake of the disaster, and while many will eventually fail, others have the potential to prosper and produce the next generation of Japan’s nonprofit leaders. However, the nonprofit sector can only live up to its potential if it becomes more professionalized and if the infrastructure that supports it is strengthened.

Mar 29

Taylor Anderson honored at MLB opening day game in Tokyo

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Major League Baseball honored Taylor Anderson and several other tsunami relief heroes at it’s opening day game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland A’s held in Tokyo on March 28. Taylor’s parents, Andy and Jean, were in attendance, and Andy threw out the first pitch.

Here’s a really nice article from the Major League Baseball website:  “Tsunami Relief Heroes Honored at Opener” (Well worth reading for a variety of reasons including the stories about the other heroes. Below is a quote.)

Anderson didn’t know if he could summon the strength to get the ball to home plate, so he looked down at that pink phone.

“I had Taylor’s cell phone and her straps … because they remind me of her, and when I think about her, I feel stronger, so I was able to get the ball in there,” Anderson said. “That’s what I thought about: Taylor.”

Here’s are links to two photos of Andy Anderson throwing out the first pitch:  http://www.47news.jp/photo/395455.php and http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20120328-00000831-yom-base.view-000

Here’s a link to an article on the Nikkan Sports website (in Japanese):  http://www.nikkansports.com/baseball/mlb/news/f-bb-tp2-20120328-924778.html

Mar 28

JQ Magazine: Concert Review – L’Arc~en~Ciel Take Madison Square Garden by Storm

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L'Arc~en~Ciel frontman hyde at the band's historic Madison Square Garden show, March 25, 2012. (Courtesy of BAM! Marketing, Publicity & Promotions)

By Sam Frank, an ALT who taught English in Hiraizumi-Cho, Iwate-ken, from 2002-04 and worked in Shirahama-cho, Wakayama-ken as a JET from 2004-06, for JQ magazine. He currently manages the New York division of UnRated magazine and works as a project manager/Web producer at Arrow Root Media.

A few years ago I went to the MTV Video Music Awards in Japan, and noticed something interesting. Whenever categories came up where American artists went against Japanese artists, nine out of ten times, the American would win, and not even be in attendance to accept the award. It seemed so unfair to compare American artists to their Japanese counterparts when you think about how many American bands have sold out stadiums in Tokyo while most Japanese bands that tour America have a hard time filling up mid-size venues such as Roseland Ballroom and Irving Plaza in Manhattan. That comparison doesn’t seem quite so unfair after watching L’Arc~en~Ciel (French for rainbow), a band formed in Osaka, cement its name in rock history as the first Japanese band to perform at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden on March 25.

In celebration of the band’s 20th anniversary making music together, hyde (lead vocals), tetsuya (bass), ken (guitar), and yukihiro (drums) have taken their dynamic visual spectacle around the globe to thank fans in true rock star fashion. The show got underway with an epic opening video displaying the band members’ names carved in platinum scrolling across the screen before showing a beautiful butterfly landing in Hyde’s glove-clad palm.

As the excited crowd eagerly waved their florescent glow sticks in anticipation, L’Arc~en~Ciel stormed the stage backed by the enchanting piano intro to “Ibara no Namida” (いばらの涙). The instant the spotlight dropped on hyde, the Garden erupted into a surge of screams and cheers for the international superstar. Juxtaposing band members with various computer generated ethereal images, songs like “Good Luck My Way,” the theme song to 2011′s FullMetal Alchemist The Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos, “My Heart Draws a Dream,” and “Honey” all came to life in a fresh and exciting way. The visual narratives added another level of interactivity to each song, which is why concertgoers who might not be familiar with songs like 1999′s “Driver’s High” will remember it as the song that opened with a revving engine sound, pyrotechnics, and images of white smoke spreading across the three gigantic LED screens.

For the complete story, click here.

Mar 27

Job: Tasting Table (NY, Miami, San Fransisco) 03.27.12

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Thanks to former JETAANY Vice-President and current Board member Clara Solomon for sharing. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Clara shared this link with multiple job listings at Tasting Table (where her sister-in-law works). Open positions include Editor, Communications Assistant, Social Media Editor, and Graphic Designer among others.

http://www.tastingtable.com/footer/national/jobs.htm

Mar 27

Job: Postings from Idealist.org 3.27.12

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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Hire me!  :-)

Program Associate – Afterschool and Leadership Initiatives

Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Start date: March 2012

Asia Society’s New York branch is currently seeking an associate to coordinate afterschool and academic youth leadership programs. Candidate with a background in global education is preferred.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/tt5h6fxswNxd/

Assistant Director – Professional Development

Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Start date: March 2012

Asia Society’s New York branch is currently seeking a candidate with the experience to assist in developing educational programs at the K-12 level, however, there is no education degree required.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/wJzcfSZkJdbD/

Associate Director – International Studies Schools Network

Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Start date: March 2012

Asia Society’s New York branch is currently seeking a candidate with senior level education experience in administration for their Associate Director position. Masters degree required. 6-8 years experience relating to education and child development preferred.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Whcj6CX6KsCp/

Research and Data Analyst

Posted by: The Asia Foundation
Type: Full-time
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Competitive
Application deadline: April 9, 2012

The Asia Foundation is currently seeking a candidate with fundraising experience as well as a solid background in research (online or other) and development. High level of computer literacy required.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/wwGzmbCXH9h4/

Associate Programme Manager for the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN)

Posted by: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Type: Full-time/Contract
Location: Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
Salary: Not specified
Start date: May 1st, 2012. Position available until filled.
Application deadline: April 30, 2012

IGES is seeking an Associate Programme Manager for their Bangkok location. Experience in working in international organizations is preferred. Masters degree desirable.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/pDWk27NpMTnp/

Mar 26

JETAA Chapter Beat 3.26.12

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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

JETAA D.C.

• Networking Event – Wednesday, March 28th, 6:00 at Kelly’s Irish Times. Get together with JETAA and friends in the DC area.

JETAA Western Australia

• Annual General Meeting – Friday, March 30th, 5:30 at 43 Below. Talk about the future of JETAA, join the committee, and have fun with alumni.

Mar 26

Job: Student Services Activity Coordinator (NY) 03.26.12

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Thanks to Jet Alum Zach Piper for sharing this job listing at EmbassyCES where he works. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Student Services Activity Coordinator

Posted by: EmbassyCES
Type:  20 – 40 hrs weekly
Location: New York, NY
Salary: NA
Start date: NA
Contact Info:zpiper@studygroup.com
http://www.embassyces.com/

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a weekly schedule of activities
•  Manage a team of Activity Chaperones including scheduling
•  Plan and host monthly student events at the school
• Plan and host all office parties or events
•  Guide tours for overseas agents of our center and summer campuses
• Explain and sell our programs to potential students Read More

Mar 26

WIT Life #194: L’Arc en Ciel MSG Debut!

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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.

Last night I had fun rocking out at the concert of L’Arc en Ciel, one of Japan’s most popular bands.  They were the first Japanese group to perform at Madison Square Garden, and they put on an amazing show!  For me it was largely natsukashii, as I discovered L’Arc (or ラルク) as an exchange student in Kyoto my first time in Japan.  During the weekly karaoke outings that I used to work on my kanji, ラルク soon became a regular part of my repertoire and for a while their song Honey was my #18 (specialty or favorite).

So I was super excited when I heard ラルク front man Hyde belt out the first  「ずっと」 that begins the song, and was happy to find that I still remembered most of the lyrics.   I enjoyed other old favorites like Read More

Mar 24

Job: Postings from Idealist.org 3.23.12

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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese -related jobs in the United States.

 IGES Economy and Environment Group Regular Researcher Position

Posted by: Institute For Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Type: Full-time/Flexible/Contract
Location: Kanagawa, Japan
Salary: Annual Salary/DOE
Start date: April 2012 to March 31, 2013

IGES is seeking an full-time economics researcher for their facility in Kanagawa, Japan.  Candidate must have a Masters degree (or above).

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/sgGPfzKFmH8d/

Executive Director, Global Corporate Relations and Business Programs

Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Competitive
Start date: March 2012

New York’s Asia Society is seeking a candidate with ten years experience in U.S.-Asia business relations or Asian affairs with emphasis on business, economic affairs or government relations. Masters degree preferred. Competency in one Asian language highly desirable.

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/jkmf5hdzk3xd/

Mar 23

JCAW Symposium: Global Opportunities through Japanese Language 03.23.12

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Thanks to JETAA DC Secretary Leigh Ann Mastrini. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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On April 7, 2012, the Japan Commerce Association of Washington, DC (JCAW) will be hosting a symposium on “Global Opportunities through Japanese Language” – The purpose of the Symposium is to provide a networking opportunity for students of Japanese language who want to pursue related careers, and corporations or government agencies interested in hiring American students who speak Japanese and understand Japanese culture.

Please see the link and introduction below for more information and more importantly, to register by 03.23.12!
http://www.jcawf. org/japanese/ program/cherry_ blossom_centenni al/education/ symposium/ Read More

Mar 23

US-Japan Bridging Foundation Scholarships 03.23.12

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Thanks to JETAA DC President Maurice Maloney. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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*** Now Accepting Applications for Bridging Foundation Scholarships***

The US-Japan Bridging Foundation is pleased to announce that we are
accepting applications from US undergraduates who want to study in Japan
during the 2012-2013 academic year.

Students receive scholarships of $2,500 to $7,500, depending upon the length of study and particular
donor-sponsored scholarship. *Application deadline is April 6, 2012*. More
information can be found at:  http://www.aatj.org/studyabroad/scholarships.html Read More

Mar 23

Job: Kindergarten Teacher (Tokyo) 03.23.12

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Thanks to JET alum Jennifer Swanson for passing on the posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: English Teacher

Posted by:  Kids Fore
Type:  Full-time
Location: Tokyo
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
 http://www.kids- fore.com/

Responsibilities:

• Native speaker of English
• Good at playing with kids and enjoy kids
• Able to create lesson plans and English program itself in future
• Teaching experience, especially related to kids
• Curriculum development experience, a plus
• Be able to cooperate with other teachers even though he/she doesn’t speak
  Japanese
• Be able to work over the weekends or on holidays when they have any school
  events Read More