WIT Life #318: Shuji Terayama
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Written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03), WIT Life is a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
Last week I had the opportunity to see some amazing works from legendary avant garde Japanese poet, dramatist, writer, film director, and photographer Shuji Terayama. I hadn’t heard of him before, but many critics view him as one of the most productive and provocative creative artists to come out of Japan. He has also been cited as an influence on various Japanese filmmakers from the 1970s onward. The three films screened were Americans, who are you (アメリカ人あなたは), Laura (ローラ) and The Trial (審判).
A special treat was that Laura included the restaging of Terayama’s 1974 film performance with the original actor, Henrikku Morisaki, who was in attendance. This short film feature female strippers who are berating the audience, when all of a sudden a spectator (Morisaki) enters the film. We saw scenes of him as a young man in this role, being stripped and assaulted by the women. At the end of the film he emerged from behind the screen, this time naked and holding his torn clothes. In an interview post-screening, Morisaki told stories about his work with Terayama over the course of almost 17 years. He described Read More
JETAA Chapter Beats December 2017
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JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by AJET‘s Director of Alumni Resources Sara-Jane Seery (Kochi Prefecture, 2016- Present).
1) JETAA Pacific North-West
Washi & Washoku
The Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association with the generous support of the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington are putting on an event to show
how you can bring Japanese culture into your life.Washi and Washoku is here again. Come get your hands dirty and learn how to make Japanese paper, the traditional way. While doing this you can also learn how to make (and eat!) some easy Japanese snacks.
When: Saturday, December 2 at 12 PM – 4 PM PST
Where: Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA ワ州日本文化会館
1414 S Weller St, Seattle, Washington 98144
2) JETAA Rocky Mountain
Nengajo Making Workshop
The JET Alumni Associaation (JETAARM and the Japan American Society of Colorado (JASC) are proud to present a workshop for making your very own Japanese New Year’s Card. 2018 will be the year of the Dog.
Surprise your friends back in Japan, or give your friends here in the US something unique for New Years. Participants are welcome to come between 130 and 330 to make a card, as long as our supplies last. For the detail oriented, come early to get all that creative energy spent. See you there!
When: Saturday, December 2 at 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM MST
Where: First Baptist Church, 1373 Grant St, Denver, CO 80203
3) JETAA Chicago
‘Bowlnenkai’ aka December Monthly Member Meeting
Come bowl away the past year with JETAA Chicago. We’ll have our regular meeting (possibly at my office, possibly at the Consulate) and then we’ll go bowling. We go to 10 pin on State and Kinzie (near House of Blues). Join us for just the meeting, just the bowling, or both!
When: Monday, December 4 at 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CST
Where: Japan Information Center
737 N Michigan Ave Ste 1000, Chicago, Illinois 60611
4) JETAA South Island
JETAA SI End of Year Dinner
Celebrate the end of 2017 together at JETAASI’s end of year dinner / bounenkai.
When: Thursday, December 7 at 6:30 PM – 8:30pm PM UTC+13
Where: 48 Colombo St, Christchurch, New Zealand 8023
5) JETAA UK
JETAA UK Academic Special Interest Group, UEA Norwich
Applications are open for the next Academic Special Interest Group (SIG) organised by JETAA UK, apply using details below.
The very first meeting of the JETAA UK SIG took place in December 2016 at the School for East Asian Studies (SEAS) at Sheffield University organised by JET alumni Dr Peter Matanle (Senior Lecturer and Director of Research & Innovation at SEAS) and Sharleen Estampador (PhD student at SEAS). 20 JET alumni academics attended representing universities from all over the UK, Ireland, Germany & Holland.
Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR) London, and the Japanese Embassy (tentative) will again also attend, having spoken last year about how they value JETAA in the UK warmly and welcome the development of the SIG and offered their support for the future of the group. This year, staff from CLAIR HQ in Tokyo also plan to attend.
When: Friday, December 8 at 10 AM – 4:30 PM UTC
Where: University of East Anglia (UEA)
University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, NR4 7TJ Norwich
6) JETAA NSW
JETAA NSW End of Year Celebration
Come along and join JET NSW Alumni Association and our new returnees as we celebrate the end of another year!
For the very first time ever we will be offering AN OPEN BAR for 2 hours!! as well as delicious canapes, great company and your chance to win a variety of great lucky door prizes!
Where: Friday, December 8 at 7 PM UTC+11
When: Pyrmont Point Hotel
59 Harris Street, Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 2009
7) JETAA UK
JETAA London Christmas KFC and Markets
Get into the festive spirit by the bucket-loads with the JETAA London Chapter this December!
We kick off our lovely Sunday afternoon with the Japanese Christmas tradition of tucking into a “Kentucky Christmas Dinner”. Once our bellies are full of chicken and cheer, we will head over the beautiful and iconic Tower Bridge to the Christmas Market across the river. Here there will be stalls where you can purchase your Christmas prezzies, food stalls if you’re looking for a tasty dessert, and plenty of decoration and sights (with Tower Bridge as the back-drop!) if you just want to take in the atmosphere. The markets are mostly outdoors so wrap up warm!
Meet at KFC (across the road and to the right of Tower Hill station) at 12pm.clock
When: Sunday, December 10 at 12 PM – 3 PM UTC
Where: Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4, United Kingdom
8) JETAA Texoma
December Book Club – Our Land Was A Forest: An Ainu Memoir
Next we will visit Japan with a memoir by Shigeru Kayano, the first Ainu to be member of the Japanese Diet. The book discusses Shigeru’s struggles to straddle both worlds and to preserve Ainu traditions. clock
When: Sunday, December 10 at 1 PM CST
9) JETAANY
So you wanna start a business?
*We previously held this talk in-person, and are happy to now offer it as a webinar!
Join JET Alumni Lee Uehara and Alex Varney for a conversation about starting a business, digital marketing/PR fundamentals, useful (and often free) online tools, and general things to keep in mind when bringing a product or service to life and marketing it.
Lee is a serial entrepreneur with a string of businesses under her belt, and Alex provides PR, digital marketing, and event management services at an integrated digital marketing/communications firm. Both look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience with attendees in the process of starting/marketing a new business, or attendees simply looking to learn more about the strategies, processes, and digital tools available to entrepreneurs today.
Date: Tuesday, December 12th
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Location: Zoom Info Webinar (Participation Link Forthcoming)
Cost: Free!
There will be time for Q&A.
10) JETAA Heartland
Fa Ra Ra Ra Ramen
Time to get festive in the yummiest of ways!
Join us for a holiday get together celebrating good company and delicious ramen! We will be exploring ramen restaurants and tasting our way through KC’s favourite ramen hotspots.
This is a fun and relaxed event, you are welcome to join or leave at any time. It’s also an open event, so grab a friend/partner/family/person and expose them to the best of Japan. Then they too can understand the wonder which had our students rioting in jubilation when it graced our school lunches.
Hope to see you all there!
When: Saturday, December 16 at 5 PM CST
Where: Bōru Ramen
500 W 75th St, Kansas City, Missouri 64114
The JET Program was founded in 1987 as a program that fostered ties between Japan and four other nations. Today, the program has evolved to include participants from more than 40 countries around the world, with activities ranging from English-teaching to sports exchanges.
This episode of Asia on Air celebrates 30 years of the JET program by interviewing three former JETs:
- Joy Champaloux, Associate Program Officer at Sasakawa USA and President of the JET Alumni Association of Washington, D.C.;
- Bill Clifford, CEO and President of the World Affairs Councils of America and Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute at the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University; and
- Hayley Aron, Administrative and Program Assistant at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation.
Listen in for host Brian Graf’s discussion with our accomplished guests on their experiences in Japan as JETs and how these experiences have shaped their careers and encouraged them to support U.S.-Japan relations.
Host and Creator: Brian Graf
Guests: Bill Clifford, Hayley Aron, and Joy Champaloux
Producer and Engineer: Graham Dietz
Music by HitsLab and Moby Gratis
Asia on Air is a new Sasakawa USA podcast committed to analysis of the latest news in U.S.-Asia relations. Through the lens of the U.S.-Japan relationship, each episode features expert opinions on a variety of subjects ranging from security and foreign policy to economics and culture. Click here to listen to Asia on Air’s SoundCloud channel.
Job: Global Marketing Analyst – Nishimuraya Corp (Hyogo-ken, Japan)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Global Marketing Analyst
Posted by: Nishimuraya Corp
Location: Kinosaki Onsen, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo-ken, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Colin Fukai (Hyogo-ken) for the following job opening:
Language: Mandarin Chinese (native level) / English (business level) / Japanese (business level)
Technical: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency
Desired Age Range: 20 ~ 35
Description: Nishimuraya Corp operates two ryokan in Kinosaki Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture – a quaint, traditional onsen town rated by Lonely Planet as the best onsen town in Japan. Nishimuraya Honkan is a member of Relais & Châteaux and also rated as best onsen ryokan in Japan by Lonely Planet. Nishimuraya Hotel Shogetsutei is a modern ryokan with a variety of room types, facilities, and dining options. Nishimuraya is seeking a self-motivated candidate to serve and assist in expanding its growing base of overseas guests. Experience in travel/lodging industry is helpful but not required. Training and housing support available. The ideal candidate should be internationally-oriented with a keen interest in Japanese culture, and proficient in Mandarin Chinese (both oral & written) with business-level abilities in English & Japanese. This is a unique opportunity to gain rich experience in the travel/lodging industry as well as exercise & expand your language skills!
Work Activities (including but not limited to):
- Online & telephone reservations (Mandarin Chinese/English)
- Front desk duties – check-in & check-out (Mandarin Chinese/English)
- Promoting to & managing relationships with inbound travel agencies (Mandarin Chinese / English)
- Other duties & activities relating to supporting guest’s stay & reservations (Mandarin Chinese / English)
- Participating in training & meetings with regard to work duties (Japanese)
Application Process: Please visit the website (http://www.nishimuraya.ne.jp/global/)
JET Prefecture Round Up 23.11.17
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By Suzanne Bhagan (Tottori Prefecture)
Tuck in!
When: 26 November
Where: Matsue, Shimane Prefecture
Even though Thanksgiving is technically over, that’s no reason not to keep the celebrations going this weekend!
Let’s make sasadango!
When: 2 December
Where: Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture
Join Niigata AJET to learn how to make Niigata’s favorite treat, sasadango, from mugwort-flavored mochi, red beans, and bamboo leaves!
All you can eat crab? Sign me up!
All You Can Eat Crab & Onsen Bus Trip!
When: 2 December
Where: Kumihama, Kyoto Prefecture
Sign up for an all you can eat crab buffet, hot springs, and Amanohashidate on a one-day-only trip!
Get lit in Chichibu!
Block 3 AJET Event: Mitsumine Shrine and Yomatsuri
When: 3 December
Where: Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture
Celebrate Chichibu City’s annual festival, Yomatsuri, where dozens of enormous portable shrines are marched through the city after a spectacular fireworks display.
Job: Bilingual Marketing & Sales Senior Associate – PwC (East Coast, Multiple Locations)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Bilingual Marketing & Sales Senior Associate
Posted by: PwC
Location: East Coast, Multiple Locations
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JETAA USA Country Representative, Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken) for the following job opening with his company:
Job Opportunity – Bilingual Marketing & Sales Senior Associate, PwC
A good opportunity for someone who is bilingual in Japanese and English has opened up at my company, PwC. It is a good entry-level job or good for someone trying to transition into Marketing & Sales. Even if you do not have all of the listed qualifications, I encourage you to apply, as the bilingual qualification is most important and the firm will train you in the other skills. It’s a great firm with good values and culture.
If you are interested, please send me your resume and cover letter and I will give you an internal referral, which will give you an advantage over other candidates. — Mark Frey, JETAA USA Country Representative, mark.frey@jetaausa.com
Job description: http://jobs.pwc.com/ShowJob/Id/876427/M-S-NYM-%E2%80%8BINBOUNDS-%E2%80%8B-Client-Strategy%C2%A0-%E2%80%8BSenior-Associate/
JQ Magazine: Book Review — New from Tuttle (Fall 2017)
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By Rashaad Jorden (Yamagata–ken, 2008-10) for JQ magazine. A former head of the JETAA Philadelphia Sub–Chapter, Rashaad is a graduate of Leeds Beckett University with a master’s degree in responsible tourism management. For more on his life abroad and enthusiasm for taiko drumming, visit his blog at www.gettingpounded.wordpress.com.
Tuttle Publishing has released a selection of four books touching on subjects such as otaku culture, language/cultural tips for travelers, Japanese history, and inspiration for prospective visitors to Japan.
Many people have probably developed an interest in Japan through a deep affection for anime and manga (among other things). And with Tokyo being the obvious center of Japanese pop culture, this guide created by Gianni Simone serves as the perfect tool for otaku freaks to find heaven.
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Tokyo Geek’s Guide basically resembles a travel guide as it contains tidbits about where to explore otaku culture (such as bookshops, stores, events and even eateries—anime-themed ones are abundant in Tokyo). But you don’t have to be planning a trip to the capital to benefit from the book, though. Simone includes plenty of information pertaining to the history of manga, anime and video games in Japan.
Japanese for Travelers Phrasebook & Dictionary
At first glance, Scott Rutherford’s creation seems like a carbon copy of any other resource geared toward helping travelers avoid or limit communication miscues. And certainly, the book lists the standard customary helpful phrases for visitors to Japan trying to navigate the local hotels, airports, restaurants, etc.
But Japanese for Travelers provides plenty of useful advice about conducting good Japanese etiquette (e.g., what to do when invited to someone’s house) and culture (the section devoted to Japanese naming culture is interesting). Although the guide doesn’t intend to be the most thorough tool for language learners, it does include an English-Japanese glossary and numerous grammatical tips. And perhaps most importantly in this technologically reliant time, Rutherford dedicates a chapter to advising readers about how not to get tripped up by technology in Japan.
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To many, the title of Jonathan Clements’s work would seem to be an absolute impossibility. Indeed, he uses that word in the preface to describe his task in telling a story that spans “millions of years.” But Clements settles on “specific moments of transformation” in eleven chapters that address periods of Japanese history ranging from the legend behind Japan’s formation to the “lost decades” that saw the country face a dwindling population and struggling economy.
While the information Clements provides at some points may be overwhelming, A Brief History of Japan does come to life through the collection of images appearing in the middle of the book (such as depictions of prominent figures and photos of landmarks).
Many, if not most, travel guides will feature an endless parade of “what to do and see” recommendations, and Rob Goss’s work is no different in a sense. But unlike some editions of Lonely Planet and Fodor’s, it’s clear when opening up Japan: Traveler’s Companion for the first time that the book will be anything but dry.
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The subtitle appearing on its cover is “Japan’s most famous sights from Okinawa to Hokkaido,” but the inclusion of popular tourist destinations isn’t the reason to pick up the book. Amazingly beautiful colorful photos of the country’s most famous places will leave you speechless, and Goss includes helpful information for potential visitors about facets of Japanese life such as matsuri, cutting edge technology, and tradition.
For more information, visit www.tuttlepublishing.com.
For more JQ magazine book reviews, click here.
JET Prefecture Round up 13.11.17
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By Suzanne Bhagan (Tottori Prefecture)
All aboard!
When: 17 November
Where: Ōmi-Hachiman Station, Shiga Prefecture
Join ShigaAJET for round two of the Omi-Tetsudo booze train extravaganza! The wine train will leave the station for a 2-hour nomihoudai with 6 delicious wines from across Italy and France.
When: 18 November
Where: Oita Prefecture
Oita AJET welcomes you to a night of games and challenges and the glory of winning the Night Cup!
Beautiful Hakodate
When: 18 November
Where: Hakodate, Hokkaido
Join Aomori AJET after SDC exploring the beautiful city of Hakodate.
When: 18 November
Where: Otoyo-cho, Kochi-ken
Catch the fall colors on a day hike on Mt. Kajigamori and then spend a relaxing evening at Star Lodge Kajigamori!
Get your kit off at Arima onsen
Naked and A-Bathed: Arima Onsen Day Trip
When: 18 November
Where: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
KAJET welcomes fellow JETs to steam in the nude and wash away your troubles at Arima onsen. Don’t forget your towel!
When: 18 -19 November
Where: Mima, Tokushima Prefecture
Shikoku Field Day is ready to kick-off with its tradition of silly games, outdoor fun, and getting to know other fellow JETs from all around Shikoku! After the games, enjoy a BBQ and help raise money for a good cause.
ShizAJET Regional Potluck Party
When: 18 November- 2 December
Where: Hamamatsu, Shimizu, Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture
ShizAJET will be having separate potluck parties in 3 locations: Seibu, Chubu, and Tobu. Bring food to share for all.
Job: Various Positions – Actus Consulting (Illinois and New York, USA)
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Position: Various Positions
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Location: Illinois and New York, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Makiko Takeda who works for Actus Consulting (a recruiting firm) for the following positions:
With our nation-wide network, Actus Consulting Group, Inc provides professional support to job seekers who are interested in working for Japanese companies located in USA. If you are seeking a job, we are more than happy to support you from your job search and guide you all the way to your first day at a new job!
Please feel free to browse newest jobs available from the link below, and apply with one-click, or email Info@actus-usa.com with your resume as an attachment to register for free!
http://www.actus-usa.com/index/En
HOT JOBS OF THE MONTH!
Beauty products distributor seeks a Sales representative – NYC
- Salary: $35K
- Fluency in English and Japanese conversational or higher
Major Japanese Media Company seeks a News Producer -NYC
- Salary: $35-40K+OT
- Related experience is NOT required but strong INTEREST in making news.
- Japanese and English Bilingual
Japanese Elite Beverage maker seeks a Route Sales Representative -NYC
- Salary: $35K
- Fluency in English
- Japanese language a plus
Japanese machine tool company seeks a Customer Service – Elk Grove Village, IL
- Salary: $30-35K
- Fluency in English
- Japanese language a plus
Japanese steel company seeks an Outside Sales – Schaumburg, IL
- Salary: $40K- DOE
- Fluency in English
- Japanese language a plus
We have more positions throughout USA in various industries- please contact us!
Job: Multiple Positions – Duke Fuqua School of Business (Durham, NC)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Duke Fuqua School of Business
Location: Durham, NC
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JETAA North Carolina Subchapter’s Kyle Munn (who works at Duke) for letting us know that there are some nice openings at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business that could be a good fit for a JET alum.
Here’s the link to position descriptions: https://www.fuqua.duke.edu/about/jobs-fuqua
JET Prefecture Round up! 11.06.17
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By Suzanne Bhagan (Tottori Prefecture)
Kaimondake, Kyushu
When: 11-12 November
Where: Gokase, Miyazaki Prefecture
Miyaki AJET invites you to spend a packed weekend in Gokase kayaking, taking in the vibrant koyo, making friends at a cabin party, and checking out Heike Matsuri!
When: 12 November
Where: Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture
Kagoshima AJET is inviting all community members to finish off SDC weekend strong by hiking up one of Kagoshima’s volcanoes!
Get ready for the ride of your life!
When: 12 November
Where: Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture
This autumn, join Oita AJET for a wicked biking trip on the Yabakei trail.
HAJET Book Club: The Left Hand of Darkness
When: 12 November
Where: Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Why not join HAJET for a chilled afternoon of discussion about books? They will be covering The Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin.
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.
From the silver screen to the stage to J-pop, November is just as colorful as the autumn leaves drifting through the air. Add these live events to the mix and you’ve got an irresistibly epic rundown.
This month’s highlights include:
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Now through Dec. 16
Yayoi Kusama: Festival of Life and Infinity Nets
David Zwirner Galleries, 525 and 533 West 19th Street and 34 East 69th Street
Free
Yayoi Kusama’s work has transcended some of the most important art movements of the second half of the twentieth century, including Pop Art and Minimalism. The exhibitions will feature sixty-six paintings from her iconic My Eternal Soul series, new large-scale flower sculptures, a polka-dotted environment, and two Infinity Mirror Rooms in the Chelsea locations, and a selection of new Infinity Nets paintings uptown. The celebrated Infinity Mirror Rooms invite the viewer to experience a sense of infinity through the play of reflections between the circular shapes of light and the surrounding mirrors. The Infinity Net paintings on view at the gallery’s uptown location are the latest works in a series begun in New York in the 1950s, when Abstract Expressionism was still the dominant style. These canvases embodied a radical departure, featuring minutely painted nets across monochrome backgrounds.
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Nov. 3-5
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street
$95, $75 Japan Society members, seniors and students (Nov. 4-5 only)
Part of Japan Society’s NOH-NOW series, celebrating its 110th anniversary! Hiroshi Sugimoto, acclaimed visual artist and traditional Japanese arts connoisseur, offers his most recent noh piece. In this new play, the ghost of revered 16th century tea master Sen-no-Rikyu appears to tell the story of his tragic death by forced suicide. Opening a door onto medieval Japan, the program begins with a tea ceremony by Sen So’oku, direct descendent of Sen-no-Rikyu, and features Japan’s top noh actors and musicians. Performed in Japanese with English titles.
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Nov. 16-Dec. 3
SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam Street
$30
Universally funny and yet so very Japanese. Katsura Sunshine makes his highly-anticipated off-Broadway debut! As the world’s first bilingual rakugo-ka (a traditional Japanese comic storyteller), he is an international ambassador of this 400-year tradition. Fresh off 10 smash-hit performances in London’s West End, he will have a series of performances bringing his unique yet authentic rakugo to Off Broadway—in Japanese and English!
Crunchyroll – 2017
Nov. 17-19
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, 655 West 34th Street
$35-$60; VIP passes also available
“Anime and manga have taken the world by storm. While New York City is the largest city in America, no focused event championing Japanese pop culture calls it home and with a population of eight million there’s a massive demand here,” says Peter Tatara, LeftField Media’s vice president of anime events. “Anime NYC will be a celebration of this community of fans and a platform for publishers and studios from both sides of the Pacific to be in front of the eyes of attendees, trendsetters, and people who aren’t yet familiar with the worlds of anime and manga. We’re looking forward to a vibrant, dedicated celebration of everything in Japan that’s nerdy and cool, in the media capital of the world!”
In this inaugural three-day celebration of Japanese animation powered by Crunchyroll, attendees will be able to view exclusive anime screenings and meet major guests courtesy of international animation and manga publishers; play the latest in Japanese gaming technology; chow down on Japanese delicacies and fusion cuisine; rock out to musical guests direct from Tokyo; and more! An estimated 20,000 fans are expected to attend, with special guests featuring the English-language cast of Sailor Moon Crystal for a panel screening; the U.S. premieres of the films Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower and Fullmetal Alchemist, and the NY Ramen Summit, featuring a discussion between famed ramen chefs from around the city.
Job: Assistant to the Vice President – Brookings Institution (Washington, DC)
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Position: Assistant to the Vice President, Global Economy and Development Program
Posted by: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
A great opportunity via former JETAANY President Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer who works for the Brookings Institution:
Job posting coming soon for Brookings Institution!
Dear Fellow JET alumni,
I will be recruiting for an Assistant to the Vice President for our Global Economy and Development program.
The job announcement should be up on www.brookings.edu next week, and all applications must be submitted online. However, I am making a call out now to welcome you to email me your resume, should you be interested in this or other positions with my program.
The Assistant to the Vice President must have a Bachelor’s degree, and at least three years of relevant work experience. Required knowledge and experience will include: strategic planning of schedules, managing flow of commitments, planning travel, excellent written and verbal communication skills, project coordination of meetings, roundtables, conferences and other programs.
If you are interested, please email your resume to me at: ydogruer@brookings.edu . Please have your subject line read: Assistant to the VP Position
Thanks!
Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer (Kagoshima-ken, 1994-95)
