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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.

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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.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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

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.

As I’m sure everyone can relate, recent domestic and world events have taken a great toll so I’ve been seeking solace wherever I can find it. Last night that was by going to see the documentary 25 Cats from Qatar at the Museum of the Moving Image (Tokyo Cowboy co-writer Dave Boyle is one of its producers). It features Katy McHugh, a flight attendant and Midwestern cat cafe owner who saves cats from around the world by bringing them to the U.S. for adoption. The film depicts her latest rescue mission in Qatar, a wealthy country powered by the migrant workers who make up 89% of its 3 million population. This is also the population of its street cats, 25 of whom McHugh plans to fly back to her cafe after careful selection.

The film has both tragic and heartwarming elements (often in the same scene), and many tears were shed by the audience. The behind-the-scenes stories shared during the post-screening Q&A with director Mye Hoang and McHugh were a bonus. They will be on hand for an encore show at the Angelika tomorrow at 7 p.m if you want to see the film before it moves to other parts of the country. It’s a fundraiser for LIC Feral Feeders & Cat Rescue, so please show some love by donating when you buy your ticket.

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Position: Program Manager
Posted by: U.S.-Japan Council
Location: Washington, D.C., USA (hybrid) or Remote (U.S.-based)
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the U.S.-Japan Council for passing along the following job opening.

Position Overview:
The Program Manager will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing high-impact programs that advance USJC’s mission and strengthen U.S.-Japan global partnership. Responsibilities include leading the planning and execution of key events, convenings, and leadership initiatives—working closely with internal teams, external partners, and a diverse network of stakeholders. Topical areas of work include bilateral issues, leadership development, social impact work, and more.

Key Responsibilities:
– Design, lead, and execute USJC’s signature programs and convenings—both in-person and virtual—including conferences, leadership delegations, and partnership programs and events.
– Develop and manage program timelines, budgets, speaker outreach, promotion, participant engagement, and logistics.
– Coordinate across departments to ensure program alignment and visibility.
– Serve as the primary liaison with vendors, venues, and collaborators for assigned programs and convenings.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter
Posted by: Nikkei America, Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Joseph Meringolo (Fukushima-ken, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Nikkei America, Inc. is one of the subsidiaries of Nikkei, Inc.

For nearly a century and a half, Nikkei Inc. has offered unparalleled coverage of Japan’s economy, industries and markets. The group’s business portfolio extends beyond traditional publishing to include broadcasting, online and the widely cited Nikkei 225 stock index.

Our flagship newspaper, The Nikkei, boasts approximately 2.3 million subscribers across its print and digital editions. With a network of 51 bureaus in Japan and 37 overseas, our 1,500 journalists are ideally positioned to deliver news and analysis from an Asian perspective to the world.

Our digital-first global posture includes the award-winning Nikkei Asia and Financial Times, both in English. As content partners, Nikkei Asia and the FT share select articles with their audiences and collaborate editorially.

Position Overview

Nikkei America is looking for a Media Researcher/Assistant Reporter for its Washington D.C. bureau.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Flight Attendant, Japanese Language Qualified
Posted by: Hawaiian Airlines
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Hawaiian Airlines for passing along the following job opening.

The primary function of Hawaiian flight attendants is to ensure the safety of our guests while aboard Company aircraft, by being physically and psychologically capable of performing safety procedures and assisting guests in the event of an emergency. Flight Attendants work in a fast-paced environment; they must be able to handle emergency situations and effectively deal with all types of personalities in an attentive and pleasant manner.

Secondarily, flight attendants provide our guests with a consistent and prescribed level of customer service in the aircraft cabin during flight, which includes providing food and beverage service, while providing an unsurpassed Aloha experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend preflight briefings concerning weather, altitudes, routes, emergency procedures, crew coordination, lengths of flights, food and beverage services offered, and numbers of guests
• Pleasantly greet and direct guests to their assigned seats and answer flight related questions
• Assist guests with stowing carry-on luggage in overhead compartments or underneath cabin seats
• Demonstrate use of safety equipment (e.g., seat belts, oxygen masks, and life jackets) and emergency procedures prior to take-off
• Walk aisles of planes to check for guest observation of safety regulations, enforce and advise guests of safety infractions and effectively diffuse and resolve difficult guest’s situations
• Direct and assist guests in emergency procedures, such as evacuating a plane following an emergency landing

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

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

Overview of Position
TUJ’s Academic English Program (AEP) offers both semester-long and short-term academic English programs of all ages, from elementary school students to adults. The Assistant Director will play a key leadership role in planning, executing, and continuously improving academic English programs at TUJ Kyoto. This position involves overseeing day-to-day operations, developing new programs, supporting instructors and students, and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success.

The Assistant Director will manage administrative processes, support program marketing and promotion, and ensuring smooth program delivery at TUJ Kyoto. As AEP serves as student pipeline into TUJ, the Assistant Director will assist with recruit efforts and liaise with private and public stakeholders regarding potential and actual programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director may assist with admissions counseling related matters including recruitment visits, open campus events, and language testing.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a passion for international education.

Primary Responsibilities
Program Management and Development

• Oversee the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of AEP programs, especially youth and short-term programs at TUJ Kyoto.

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Position: Associate Producer
Posted by: NHK Japan Broadcasting Corporation
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Bronwyn Hales (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, 2022-2023) for passing along the following job opening.

Overview:
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) currently has an opening in its Washington DC bureau for the
Associate Producer position. This entry-level position is a fantastic opportunity for those who are early in their careers.

Responsibilities:
 Daily coverage of US news
 Monitoring breaking US/international news
 Attendance at press briefings, policy speeches and think tank events around Washington
 Covering 2026 Mid Term elections and 2028 Presidential election
 Arranging all logistics for trips and being able to drive for camera crew
 Research for feature news stories

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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.

After a deep chill here in New York last week, we’re blessed with spring-like temps as we head into March. We’re also in the thick of awards season, and on Sunday I enjoyed watching the SAG Awards (The Film Independent Spirit Awards also took place the day before, but I haven’t had a chance to catch them yet). Much like at the Emmy’s and Golden Globes, the television show Shogun dominated the categories it was nominated in. Once again, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai won for Best Male/Female Actor, and the show itself clinched Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.

In her acceptance speech, Sawai highlighted her sadness at the fact that this was the last time she and her cast would be there as a team celebrating together. A few days before the ceremony Sawai was selected as one of TIME’s Women of the Year. In the article she discusses the weight of portraying Asian women on screen, as well as her desire to challenge herself in different genres going forward. Sawai was the first Asian woman to win the Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama.

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Position: Program Coordinator, Office of Graduate & International Programs
Posted by: Georgetown Law
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Stephen Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94) for passing along the following job opening.

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

The Program Coordinator for the Office of Graduate & International Programs at Georgetown Law works with the Director of Operations and the Office of Graduate & International Programs team to carry out the departmental mission of administering graduate academic programs and providing international student support. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee general office tasks and process financial transactions.
• Coordinate internal and external communication, planning events as necessary.
• Provide technology support, assisting international students with the F-1 and J-1 immigration document issuance process.

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Position: JET Program and MEXT Scholarship Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Magda Fuller (Ishikawa, 2015-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

The Consulate-General is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of JET Program and MEXT Scholarship Coordinator for the Japan Information Center (JIC).

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100781096.pdf

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.

明けましておめでとうございます！ Here’s hoping everyone is having a good start to 巳年 (hebidoshi or Year of the Snake), which is associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation (i.e. shedding of one’s old skin). Not sure how many of you made 抱負 (houfu or resolutions), but if you did I wish you good luck in sticking to them and 2025 being your best year yet.

The Golden Globes kicked off the new year’s award ceremonies, and the television show Shogun dominated much like it did at last year’s Emmy’s. There the series swept all major categories to snag a record 18 awards out of 25 nominations, including wins for lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai and in the best tv drama category. This time Tadanobu Asano was not only nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but clinched the award as well.

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