Mar 11

The February 2010 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Oct 30

The October 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Shannan, Stacy, Liz & Steven at the Welcome Back Reception

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Read below for the write-up of the Welcome Back Reception.

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Oct 5

The September 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Aug 28

The August 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Jul 31

YutoMiyazawaThe July 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Jun 26

The June 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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May 12

The April 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Mar 30

The below info came via an e-mail about an event organized by CareerCross, an online job-search site for people trying to find bilingual work in Japan or with Japan-affiliated companies.  Seems like something that might be of interest to JET alums.

CareerCross is holding a special seminar designed to give job seekers an added advantage when interviewing at a foreign company in Japan.

As Japan and the world sinks deeper into recession and corporations aggressively cut jobs, one cannot afford to be less than 100% prepared for the opportunity to interview for a job. Competition for jobs is difficult and will only get more difficult as companies can choose from a larger pool of qualified candidates.

CareerCross has brought in Japan’s leading interview skills trainer to teach you how to “Get Your Job Now!” From your cover letter and resume to the interview, learn exactly what works and doesn’t when interviewing at a foreign company in Japan. You will be able to answer the difficult questions with confidence, as you will be prepared and coached by the very best.

Join us for one afternoon designed to prepare you for success.

– Get Your Job Now! Space is limited, and the registration deadline is April 8th, 2009, so sign up now!

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Mar 22

The March 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Feb 25

The February 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Jan 28

The January 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

Highlights include:

Statistical Overview on Americans and Foreigners Living In Japan
According to recent statistics from the Ministry of Justice, there are over two million foreigners living in Japan, or 1.69% of the total population (approximately 130 million). Compared to ten years ago, the number of foreign residents increased 45.2%, while the total population of Japan (including foreign residents) showed only a 1.3% increase. Read more…

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Happy New Year! I hope that 2009 will be a good one for us all.
The start of the New Year is the perfect time to take stock of the past and reassess the future. Since I took office, I have put my energy into changing the mindset of our staff, and providing better service,… With an ear for our visitors’ suggestions, all of us at the Consulate are determined to continue our efforts, so that the Consulate is even more accessible to everyone.

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Jan 21

After seeing the joy and excitement expressed by the people of Obama-shi, I thought it would be appropriate to stop and reflect on how far we have come in the relationship between U.S. presidents and Japan.  (Make sure to watch the Saturday Night Live parody clip at the end.)

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Jan 20

WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken, 2000-03).  Recently she’s been watching the news in Japanese and sharing some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.

The above title Kawanai Seikatsu, or purchase-free lifestyle, describes a money-saving phenomenon taking over Japan. In the midst of the economic doldrums, people are looking for creative solutions to maintain the lifestyles they are used to without spending as much money. What they have found to be indispensible in this pursuit are a variety of websites accessible by keitai (cell phone) and computer that allow them to access goods and services through a system of sharing.                                                       

One such site is ShareMo (shmo.jp) whose catchphrase is “With just one keitai, you can share anything.” This site has a variety of offerings, from frying pans to Halloween decorations to video games, which are lent out among members. No money exchange takes place, but members receive points for carrying out transactions and can then use this currency to borrow items listed on the site. A Tokyo customer profiled showed the items throughout her house that she had rented from ShareMo. They ranged from a tea whisk to Read More

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Dec 19

The December 2008 edition of JapanInfo is now available.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

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Nov 18

The November 2008 edition of JapanInfo is now available.  JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.

This edition includes items on:

  • Donald Keene
  • 4 Japanese scientists who won the Nobel Prize
  • Hiroshima Tourism Fair held at the Abmassador’s residence
  • And a full event calendar for the New York area!
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