JetWit link on official JET Programme site
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A.J., the official mascot of JetWit (designed by Zi Mei (Saitama-ken, 2002-05))
Big news: Just learned that JetWit.com has been added to the JET Programme website’s Links page in the “After JET” section. http://jetprogramme.org/e/links/index.html#after
Needless to say, A.J. is beside himself with shiawase.
Event: Tokyo Authors and Illustrators Networking Night
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Author Suzanne Kamata (Tokushima-ken, 1988-90) who also serves as the Publicity Assistant for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, shared the following:
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators presents
SCBWI Tokyo Authors & Illustrators Networking Night
Time: Thursday, June 11, 2009, 7:00 pm onward
Place: The Pink Cow, Villa Moderuna B1, 1-3-18 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002 (Tel. 03-3406-5597 www.thepinkcow.com)
Fee: Entry is free to SCBWI members and non-members. Drinks and food are charged individually.
RSVP: RSVP to info@scbwi.jp by June 9.
This event will be in English and Japanese.
Come and join fellow writers, illustrators and publishing professionals at the fourth annual SCBWI Authors & Illustrators Networking Night at The Pink Cow in Shibuya. SCBWI members and non-members are welcome. Mix and mingle, talk shop or just get to know each other. Feel free to bring along copies of your books, portfolios and other materials to share. Great Pink Cow food and drinks available to order at the bar! Please see www.thepinkcow.com for a map.
For more info: info@scbwi.jp / www.scbwi.jp
J-News Mini-Roundup: Aso and Hatoyama Face Off
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Scene from the movie "Faceoff"
J-News Mini-Roundup is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com). Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese language learning options.
Background: Earlier in the year Mr. Ozawa, the leader of the main opposition party in Japan called The Democratic Party of Japan or DPJ, resigned. Although Mr. Ozawa of the DPJ didn’t directly admit it, his resignation was probably influenced by the Nishimatsu Construction scandal, where his secretary was accused of embezzling money. Since the DPJ has elected a new leader, Mr. Hatoyama, to lead them into battle over the snap election that is highly rumored to take place this summer. The first confrontation between Prime Minister Aso and Representative Hatoyama took place last night on the floor of the Diet. Each newspaper took sides.
Asahi “Hatoyama is a Man of the People” The opening paragraph of a political article gives the background, and the second paragraph tells who the newspaper thinks was victorious. The Asahi, reporting on the commentary about “Money and Politics”, quoted Hatoyama in their second paragraph: “While Prime Minister Aso’s power is bureaucratic, the DPJ is a party where we derive our power from the national populace, the local citizen, and the everyday average person.” The Asahi doesn’t even mention Aso’s response until their third paragraph, where they claim “his response was abstract, and commented about the financial crisis and the North Korean problem.”
Nikkei “The Prime Minister Calls for Responsibility” While the Asahi focused on the articulate words of Hatoyama and his criticisms of bureaucratic power
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Job: Sushi Historian (Cambridge, MA)
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Thanks to Therese Stephen (Iwate-ken, 1996-99), former Philly Subchapter Representative, for passing on this job posting from the National Association of Japan-America Societies (NAJAS) jobsite:
Company: River Bird Studios
Job Title: Sushi Historian
Job Description: Research and guide a historically accurate adventure story focusing on the early development of modern sushi, techniques, tools and ingredients to be told in a sequential monthly art strip. Candidates should be bilingual in English and Japanese.
How to Apply: Send an email to roho[at]aerealcity[dot]com with a brief description of your sushi related knowledge, and writing experience if any (not required).
Click here for job listing on NAJAS site.
J-News Mini-Roundup: The World Reacts to North Korea
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J-News Mini-Roundup is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com). Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese language learning options.
Background Earlier this year in April North Korea did two long range missile tests, aimed at the two bodies of water bordering Japan. Although North Korea claimed the rockets were designed to launch a satellite, these launches were widely condemned by the United Nations as acts of aggression. North Korea in response to the U.N.’s condemnation said it would start testing its nuclear facilities again and continue to do more long range missile tests. Yesterday North Korea put words into action by conducting a nuclear test. The Japanese newspapers this morning reported different world reactions to the North Korean nuclear testing.
Asahi “Korean Foreign Minister: 3-4 Times the Size of Hiroshima” In response to the nuclear testing conducted by North Korea, the Asahi reported that Korea has determined the blast was 3-4 times the size of the bombs dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Yu Myonfan, the foreign minister, claimed this in an interview in front of the Korean cabinet. Although these numbers are alarming, the Asahi does point out that the Defense Minister, Lee Sanghi, claimed the day before that the blasts were not as big as the Hiroshima blast.
Why are the opinions differing between the Defense Minister and Foreign Minister? The Asahi offers this troubling thought: “According to scientists, both the defense and foreign ministers would have had a different perspective on the bomb blast. If they were in different parts of the country when the nuclear bomb went off, they would’ve felt a different earthquake-like wave.”
Nikkei “Russia: A Strict Resolution is Inevitable” The Nikkei reported the commentary by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
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New JET Alum Co-Working Group in NYC
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Are you a freelance translator or writer? Do you while away the days in solitary confinement while thinking it might be interesting to meet like minds, have someone to turn around and confirm a sentence with, or just add some more beating hearts to the room?
If so, then get in touch if you’re interested in being a part of the first ever JET alum co-working group in NYC. The goal behind this is to create a community of people who can share space, support, information, and experience. Timing could be every day, once a week or even once a month. It will depend on the level of response and interest.
Jobs: International Education Programs (Chronicle of Higher Ed)
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Via the Chronicle of Higher Education’s international education programs job listings:
5/24/2009
5/22/2009
- New York University (New York) : International Student Advisors, Department of Student Life
5/20/2009
- Institute of International Education – D.C. (D.C.) : Program Development Coordinator
- Institute of International Education – D.C. (D.C.) : Program Officer – Eastern Europe
5/19/2009
- Washington and Jefferson College (Pennsylvania) : Director of Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs
5/18/2009
- University of California at San Diego (California) : IGCC Director of Special Projects, Middle East Programs (Payroll title: Academic Coordinator)
Job:Loyola University Study Abroad Advisor (New Orleans)
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Thanks to JET alum Carleen Ben for sharing the following job listing:
Job Description/ Responsibilities
1. Work with students
-Advise students on study abroad opportunities and the procedures involved to study abroad.
-Ensure compliance with best practices for study abroad.
-Develop and deliver study abroad information, orientation, including health and safety information, and re-entry sessions.
-Advise Returnee Network and inBUS, student organizations for returning study abroad students
-Maintain communication with study abroad students while abroad to notify of university deadlines, scholarship deadlines, and address issues regarding culture shock, health and safety, etc.
-Assist Director in work with returnees to evaluate programs, obtain feedback on programs and experiences for future students, ease transition and promote study abroad.
-Coordinate applications, interviews and selection of students for Loyola exchange programs.
-Help students with financial aid and scholarship applications, e.g. Freeman Asia, Gilman, Fulbright, NSEP, and IFSA Foundation and other study abroad scholarships.
-Serve as alternate emergency contact for summer programs.
-Monitor CDC and State Department Travel Warnings to ensure that students and faculty directors are aware of relevant information. Read More
Job: University of Vermont Scholarships Officer
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Another job opportunity passed along by JET alum, Carleen Ben:
The job is posted on the UVM website at the following address–online applications only!!
https://www.uvmjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1242851889250
Student Services Professional
-Advise students and coordinate logistical aspects of the application process for nationally competitive fellowships (such as Fulbright, Udall, Truman, and Rhodes).
-Research, organize, and disseminate information and assist in workshops and symposia regarding fellowship programs. Read More
Win Free Tix to a “Departures” Screening this Wednesday
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Time Out New York is hosting a screening of the Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Film, “Departures” this Wednesday in the East Village, and will also be giving out some free tickets. For more info visit their promotional page here.
Job: Tri-lingual president of Mexican subsidiary
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Interesting job listing direct from Helen Godfrey, a JET alum in Houston who works for Interesse:
A large international company is seeking a President who can manage and oversee their Mexican subsidiary. Accounting background and excellent management skills are a must.
The ideal candidate is also fluent in English, Spanish, and Japanese.
If you are interested, please email your resume as a Word document attachment to helen[at]iiicareer[dot]com. Please reference “job#37618” in the subject.
Job: Development and Outreach Dept. Coordinator – Human Rights Watch (NYC)
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JETAANY webmaster Lee-Sean Huang (Oita-ken 2003-06) shared this job opening at Human Rights Watch where he used to work. (Please do not send your resume to Lee-Sean.)
Full-Time Position Available: COORDINATOR
Development and Outreach Department (New York Office)
Deadline for applications: June 20, 2009
Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking a Coordinator of Development Operations to provide global operational and technical support to its Development & Outreach department.
Writing Opportunities: CLAIR-NY and JETAA NY Tweeter
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WRITER NEEDED FOR JLGC NEWSLETTER The Japanese Local Goverment Center (JLGC, aka CLAIR-NY) is looking for someone to write a one page, 600 word article with pictures about JETAANY events. If you are knowledgable about JETAANY events and have a penchant for writing, this is the opportunity for you! Contact secretary [at] jetaany [dot] org for more details.
JETAANY Tweeter JETAANY is looking for an official “Tweeter” on Twitter. It’s a great way to get your name out there, especially on this newest marketing medium. If you are interested, contact Megan Miller at president[at]jetaany[dot]org.
J-News Mini-Roundup: Policy Reactions to the Swine Flu in Japan
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J-News Mini-Roundup is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com). Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese language learning options.
Background With the threat of the Swine Flu unabated in Japan, government agencies are going to great lengths to come up with forward-thinking policies to prevent an overall pandemic. Both on a local and national level Japan is rethinking its quarantine and treatment practices. Each newspaper reported a different policy being taken by taken by each level of government.
Asahi “The National Response: Split by Region” The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced its policy of a splitting the country by region if the flu is to spread further. According to the Ministry this policy would give them “room to maneuver” in their policy reactions per region. The regions suggested would be “Confirmed Region”, “Infected Region”, and “Unborn Region”. The unborn region is a region where no cases of the flu have yet been reported. The confirmed region is a region where cases of the flu have been reported, but only one by one, where the spread from person to person within that area has not yet occurred. The Infected Region is a region where it’s spreading from person to person. A statement from a ministry official said “we’re trying to revamp our policies this week as much as possible.”
Nikkei “New Policy for Small Hospitals” Within infected regions such as Kobe City, the Japanese government is looking into a policy …
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