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Job Title: Executive Assistant, Congressional Affairs Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington DC
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan:

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Executive Assistant for Congressional Affairs at Congressional Affairs Section. This individual is primarily responsible for secretarial duties for the Minister and diplomats in the Congressional Affairs Section. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunch time receptionist duty once a month and the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum monthly base salary for this position is USD 3,000.

Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder or those who are married to a U.S. citizen. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information. Read More

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Job Title: Content Production Coordinator
Posted by: FunkyCorp
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time (with 6-month probation period)

Thanks to JET alum, Matt Taylor for the current job opening at his company:

FunkyCorp is looking for a Content Production Coordinator with a passion for Japan and travel to join our team. We’re a hardworking creative international team that enjoys a challenge and loves working on new and exciting projects.

The Content Production Coordinator will work closely with the Content Director and other members of the Content Team to create online content and manage tourism-related content production projects. Specific tasks include copywriting, translation, editing, proofreading, content planning, task assignment and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Copywriting and translating travel-related marketing content
• Planning, reviewing, editing and proofreading online content
• Sourcing, handling and monitoring the progress/quality of external translators, writers and other vendors
• Liaising with the design and technical teams to see content through from the planning and production stages to publishing
• Competitor analysis and research Read More

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Job Title: Visitor Services Associate
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Part-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Carleen Ben (Oita-ken) for passing along this job listing:

The Visitor Services Associate maintains the Japan Society’s visitor service’s desk as an ambassador interacting with the general public. This includes greeting and welcoming visitors, answering questions, providing information about exhibits and programs, selling tickets, memberships, and catalogs.

Responsibilities:

• Process ticket orders and gallery admissions; Sell memberships and catalogs;
• Welcome and assist visitors, trustees, donors, and vendors on the phone and in person; Provide administrative support for related activities and projects.

Requirements:

• Customer service experience; Very good communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with the public; Ability to multi-task and to handle multiple phone lines;
• Computer proficiency;
• General office experience;
• Must be dependable and punctual;
• Knowledge of Japanese culture and/or language is a plus.

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Job Title: Educational Affairs Specialist – JET Program/Japanese Government Scholarships
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle
Location: Seattle, WA, USA
Contract: Full-time

Here’s a job received directly from the Embassy of Japan:

The Consulate is seeking a well-qualified individual with excellent communication skills to serve as an educational affairs specialist.

This position will be responsible for supporting the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, Japanese Government educational programs including scholarships and youth exchange, generating written content on a variety of cultural topics, and serving as an information resource to the public.

The ideal candidate possesses good knowledge of Japanese culture and international relations, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a high level of proficiency in Japanese, office software skills, and will be a reliable and flexible team member in a demanding environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

For more information and to apply: http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/00_000424.html

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Job Title: Japanese Interpreter
Posted by: LanguageLine Solutions
Location: Remote (Eligible to work in United States or Canada)
Contract: Full-time

Here’s another job passed along to us from JET alumna, Rebecca Chen (Akita-ken):

LanguageLine Solutions has an immediate opening for Work at Home interpreters. This is a rewarding position that you can perform from the comfort of your home.

The Japanese Telephone/Video Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Japanese and English speakers. The interpreter helps break the communication barrier between a Japanese speakers and a non-Japanese speaker, who is a professionals in any of the wide range of industries LanguageLine Solutions serves: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, and 911, Law Enforcement, Court, and General Business.

The interpreter processes information quickly, concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences and she/he is professional and courteous at all times. The interpreter uses appropriate terminology and understands common industry procedures and practices. The calls may involve simple or complex, non-technical or technical subjects in the industries LanguageLine Solutions serves. Read More

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Job Title: Research Associate, Japan
Posted by: Harding Loevner
Location: Bridgewater, NJ
Contract: Full-time

Thanks to JET alumna, Rebecca Chen (Akita-ken) for passing this job opportunity along:

Harding Loevner is seeking a Research Associate to support our coverage of publicly listed stocks of Japanese companies.  Harding Loevner’s equity research entails the careful study of individual companies and the global competitive dynamics of the industries in which they operate in order to identify high-quality, growing companies.

The Research Associate will support the current Japan Analyst by communicating with Japanese companies, translating notes, questions, company information, etc. at the request of colleagues, helping to maintain analyst earnings models, maintaining research data, and conducting performance attribution analysis.

The Research Associate position offers a curious and motivated individual the opportunity to develop his or her securities analysis abilities through continual interaction with experienced analysts and portfolio managers. The Research Associate will have frequent opportunities to contribute meaningfully from an early stage. Read More

JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by AJET‘s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)

 

1. JETAA SC

Little Tokyo Sparkle

When: Saturday, May 12th
Time: 9am-12pm
Where: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center-JACCC
244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, California 90012

Come on out Saturday May 12th to help little Tokyo sparkle by cleaning up streets and store fronts!!

Volunteers meet at the JACCC plaza at 9am on May 12th. Bring a hat, sunscreen, gloves, and clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. If you have a green bandana from last year, bring that too! Light lunch will be provided.

For more information email snagano@aol.com

 2. JETAA UK

London Chapter PUB QUIZ

Description

The JETAA London PUB QUIZ IS BACK!

Sharpen up on your trivia and clear out those cranial cobwebs – JETAA London is hosting a pub quiz on Thursday 10 May 2017!

Teams: up to 6 people
Cost: £2 per person
Venue: The Somers Town Coffee House Basement Bar (The Cosy Kettle), NW1 1HS (between Euston and King’s Cross stations)

Quiz starts at 7:30pm so ARRIVE EARLY to register your team and bag yourself some seats as the pub quiz is always popular! The Committee will be there from 6:30pm.

Feel free to turn up alone or with a couple of friends even if you don’t have a full team! We’re happy to introduce you to some more team members. This event is open to anyone who would like to demonstrate their quiz prowess with new and old friends, and please feel free to invite non-JET friends along!

Prize = Winning team gets the pot!

Date:         Thursday, 10^th May

Time:                  19:00 – 21:00

Place:       Somerstown Coffee House

60 Charlton Street

LONDON

NW1 1HS

United Kingdom

 

 

3. JETAA NY

Japan Day at Central Park

On Sunday, May 13th (Mothers’ Day), JETAANY and the Japan Society will be hosting the Yo-Yo Balloon Tent at Japan Day in Central Park and we are looking for volunteers!

We’ll be helping hundreds of visitors “fish” for Yo-Yo Balloons and need JET Alumni volunteers to assist in many areas of the booth – including greeting the guests, explaining the game, prepping water balloons, and assisting children with the game. All volunteers will get a delicious bento lunch, a drink and a free Japan Day t-shirt, plus meet tons of fun people and teach the NYC community a fun Japanese festival game.

This year we are having THREE shifts.  If you are available for more than one shift that is great! Please don’t be late because it affects when other volunteers can finish their shift.

#1 Morning shift: 8am-11am
#2 Mid-day shift: 10:30am – 2pm FULL
#3 Afternoon shift: 1:30pm – 5pm

 It’s a super fun day, so we’ll hope you’ll be able to join us! Check out photos from last year!
Questions? Contact Monica.Yuki@jetaausa.com

Location: Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park

Date:         Sunday, 13^th May

Time:                  08:00 – 17:00

Place:       Naumburg Bandshell, Central Park

 

 

4. JETAA NC

Children’s Day Festival – Volunteer Opportunity

It’s almost time for Golden Week!  And that means, Children’s Day!  JCCCNC is organizing the Children’s Day Festival in SF Japantown and are looking for volunteers. Come sign up to volunteer and enjoy Japanese performances, youth art contests, arts and crafts activities, games, bounce house, and more!!
When: Saturday, May 5, 2018
Volunteer Shift Times:  9 AM -1:30 PM and 1 PM – 5:30 PM
Where: Peace Plaza, Japantown, San Francisco
Sign-up Sheet: http://bit.ly/2018childrensdayvolunteers
Lunch will be provided.

Want to volunteer beforehand?  From April 30 to May 9, kindergarten through 2nd graders will be taking a field trip to JCCCNC to learn about Japanese Children’s Day and Girl’s Day holidays, learn Japanese folk tale, and do crafts activity. You will have the opportunity to assist in these activities.

When:        April 30 – May 3 and May 7 – May 9
Volunteer Shift Times:  9:45 AM -11 AM and 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM
Where:      JCCCNC 1840 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94115
Sign-up Sheet: http://bit.ly/2018jcccncschoolvisitsvolunteers

 

More information here.

 

 

5. JETAA WJ

Job Hunting and Business Manners Seminar

The JET Alumni Association Western Japan (JETAAWJ) will be hosting a two-day job hunting and business manners seminar in Osaka with Mori Kosan Co., Ltd., a firm that supports foreigners seeking employment in Japan. The seminar will be from 9:00 to 17:00 on May 12 (Sat.) and 13 (Sun.). Attendees will learn things like: how to write a Japanese-style resume, prepare for an interview, exchange business cards, answer phone calls in Japanese, etc.

The seminar participation fee is 3500 yen (includes fee for networking event). There will also be a networking event on the night of May 12 (Sat.) from 17:30 to 19:30, with special guests from organizations around the Kansai area.

For those who would like to attend, please RSVP here. Priority will be given to JET alumni, but current JETs can still apply.  A schedule with more detailed information on the seminar will be sent to applicants at the end of April.

＊The seminar will be conducted in Japanese, so it is recommended for participants to have at least a JLPT N3 level of Japanese or higher.

Date:         Saturday, May 12^th – Sunday, May 13^th

Time:                  09:00 – 17:00

Place:       Mori Kosan Co., Ltd.,

Mori Bldg. 1-4-11, Minamisemba Chuo-ku,

Osaka

Price:         ¥3, 500.00

 

 

6. JETAA Toronto

Sakoolah 2018

Details

Hanami in High Park 2018!
トロントのハイパークで日本の花見を！

A free picnic in support of friendship, cultural exchange, nature, and beauty, brought to you by:

JETAA Toronto & JCSA @ the University of Toronto

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At this point, we don’t know when the cherry blossoms will bloom, but we are aiming for Sunday, May 6th at 12 noon. We may need to change the date again, so please continue to check www.facebook.com/Sakoolah for updates.

We will provide some seating, frisbees, and fun, but please BringYourOwnFood, BYOGames, BYOSportsEquipment, etc.

• Child-friendly

Date:         6^th May

Time:                  12:00 – 15:00 EDT

Place:       High Park

 

7. JETAA Florida

Japanese Children’s Day Celebration

Details

Children’s Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saint Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway in Gulf Breeze. This is free community event. This event provides children a variety of Japanese cultural activities including yo-yo catching game, origami, face paint, calligraphy contest, mochi (sticky rice) sampling, Okinawa taiko and Karate performance, etc. There will be food vendors offering various Japanese dishes.

 

Date:         May 26^th

Time:                  11:00 – 14:00 CTD

Place:       St Sylvester Catholic Church

6464 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze

FLORIDA, 32563

 

 

8. JETAA Rocky Mountain

Networking Hour

Details

Come meet up with other JET Alum! For the first 2 hours (1-3pm), we will be having our monthly meeting to plan upcoming events for the year. All is welcome to join and contribute in the discussion :) we’re always interested in your opinions to make our events a success, so we hope you come!

The Meeting will be at the Sakura Square Mezzanine. A big thank you to Sakura Square LLC and the Sakura Foundation for their wonderful support of JETAA.

After, starting at 3, we will be doing our Networking Hour where we will socialize and catch up :) If you can’t make it to the meeting, we hope you make it to this half of the event.

We’ll be heading to Jagged Mountain Brewery

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

Date:         May 6^th

Time:                  13:00 – 17:00 MDT

Place:       Sakura Square,

1215 19^th Street

Denver, Colorado 80202

 

 

9. JETAA Portland

JETAA Iron Chef

Details

 

SAVE THE DATE!

Iron Chef 2018 is coming your way.

It’s time to sharpen those knives and dig up your best recipes as contestants, judges, and other hungry mouths gather for one of our most popular (and delicious) events of the year!

This year’s secret ingredient is miso, courtesy of our friends at Jorinji Miso!

Stay tuned for more information, including how to RSVP and get directions.

Bring your family & friends!

 

Date:         May 19^th

Time:                  13:00 – 16:00 PTD

Place:       SE Portland

 

 

10. JETAA Minnesota

Hanami in Minnesota

Details

This is just tentative and bloom-based!

We’ll keep you posted on the time and location weather depending!!! 🌸🌸🌸

It’s time for our annual Hanami Picnic! The crab apple tree blossoms are nearly in full bloom. Hopefully the weather will be perfect as well!

Bring your family and friends for games, food, and conversation at Lyndale Park on the NE side of Lake Harriet (location is near the Rose Garden).

JETAAMN will provide sandwiches for all who come. All that you need to bring are your own beverages as well as a dish to share with the group.

In addition, feel free to bring some outdoor games/activities to play with others! We will try to bring some too!

How the potluck dishes will be organized:
**Last names that begin with the letters A-L bring a side dish, salad, or chips.**

**Last names that begin with the letters M-Z bring fruit or a dessert.**

Please RSVP by emailing us or through out Facebook event page!!

 

Date:         May 12^th

 

Time:                  12:00 – 15:00 CDT

 

Place:       Lyndale Park

4124 Roseway Road,

Minneapolis,

Minnesota 55409

 

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Job Title: Partner Development and Communication Manage
Posted by: TABLE FOR TWO USA
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Part-time

Here’s a part-time job received directly from the organization:

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Job Title: eLearning Course Developer / Instructional Designer
Posted by: TABLE FOR TWO USA
Location: Remote
Contract: Part-time

Here’s a part-time job received directly from the organization:

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Job Title: Business News Researcher / Reporter in the New York Bureau
Posted by: Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full Time

Here’s a job received directly from the newspaper:

The Yomiuri Shimbun is Japan’s largest daily newspaper. We are headquartered in Tokyo and have 26 international bureaus, three of which are in the United States: New York, Washington, and Los Angeles.  Website: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/   English-language site is: http://the-japan-news.com/

Qualifications: Applicants must have a strong interest in current affairs, especially business news. An interest in journalism combined with attention to accuracy and the ability to multitask effectively under deadline is required. Applicants should already be based in New York region.

Description: Main duties involve assisting the Yomiuri Shimbun Japanese business correspondent by covering events, tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, and coming up with story ideas. In addition to reporting on business and covering financial markets, you may have to cover other areas (including national politics, sports, etc.) as the situation warrants. Rapid transcription ability is also required. Since the articles are written in Japanese, there are no byline opportunities for this position.

Base Salary is $38,000 annually plus overtime. Compensation includes excellent medical benefits, and a 401(k).

Application Procedure: Please email cover letter and resume. No phone calls, please. Applicants must be available for in-person interviews and live in the Greater New York region.

Email letter and resume to:
Makoto Yoshiike, New York, Bureau Chief, Yomiuri Shimbun at: yominyjob2018@gmail.com

JET Prefecture Round Up is a mosaic of events taking place in the AJET community in Japan. Compiled by Suzanne Bhagan (Tottori Prefecture alumni).

 

Over to Okishima!

When:  May 12

Where:  Shiga Prefecture

This is a perfect opportunity to see a very traditional Japanese community surrounded by unspoilt nature.

 

Chiba AJET Sports day!

When:  May 12

Where:  Chiba Prefecture

Join Chiba AJET and friends in the beautiful Chiba Minato Park and enjoy sports and snacking!

 

AJET Shimanami Kaido 2018

When:  May 19

Where:  Hiroshima Prefecture

Don your neon helmet, reflective armbands, and your tightest biking Lycra to ride over 70 km with AJET.

 

Block 11’s Out There On Okinawa

When:  May 19-20

Where:  Okinawa Prefecture

Block 11 is hitting the seas and bringing the party down to Okinawa!

 

 

21st Annual Oita AJET Charity Bike Ride

When:  May 26-27

Where:  Oita Prefecture

Oita AJET invites you to participate in the 21st Annual Oita Charity Bike Ride!

 

 

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.

This weekend I caught Kazuhiro Soda’s Inland Sea (港町) at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Art of the Real.  The festival’s opening film about John McEnroe whet my appetite for more documentaries, and I was looking forward to seeing the latest from Soda after enjoying his film Campaign at Japan Society several years back.  Inland Sea is set near the hometown of his wife Kiyoko Kashiwagi, who is also the film’s producer.  They were both on hand to introduce the film and take part in a post- screening Q&A.  In his introduction Soda shared that the film adheres to their Ten Commandments, which include tenets such as no research before shooting, not setting any themes or goals before editing, and paying for the production on their own (to the dismay of producer Kashiwagi).

Inland Sea takes place in the port city of Ushimado in Okayama Prefecture, population 7000.  Many of the younger residents have already left, and the documentary’s main subjects are the octagenarians Wai-chan and Kumiko, respectively a fisherman and the town crier.  They are both captivating subjects, but as a cat lover I was most entranced by the stray felines who congregate at the home of transplants to the area who have been feeding them.  I was engaged throughout the film’s two hour plus duration, but it definitely could have been cut in places, especially the long takes on the fishing boat.

During the Q&A Soda explained that the reason he chose to make a black and white film (except for the last color scene) was that he wanted to portray Read More

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Job Title: Assistant Language (English) Teachers
Posted by: Nagano Prefectural Board of Education
Location: Nagano, Japan
Contract: Full Time

Here’s a job listing from the current ALT-PA in Nagao, Vikki:

The Nagano Prefectural Board of Education is currently seeking two experienced Assistant Language (English) Teachers for direct hire positions. Application materials are due by May 21st.

Job posting details (English):  https://naganojets.wordpress.com/2018/04/25/two-assistant-language-teacher-posts-available/

Job posting details (Japanese): https://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/kyoiku/kyogaku/saiyo-nyuushi/joho/altsaiyo30.html

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Job Title: Assistant Producer, TV News
Posted by: Fujisankei Communications International, Inc
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full Time

Here’s a job received directly from the company:

Fujisankei is looking to fill Assistant Producer position in the New York’s TV News Dept.

The position is available immediately.

SUMMARY

Perform North, South and Central American news-gathering activities for broadcast in Japan, including news research and on-location producing.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TV News

• Research news story ideas and create proposals for Fuji Television Network, Inc. and affiliates’ news programs on a daily basis.
• Coordinate with the Engineering department in setting up crews, satellite bookings, coverage requirements and additional outside technical support.
• Collect information, set up interviews, and coordinate travel arrangements for any potential news, projects or breaking news.
• Go on location and perform troubleshooting, researching, translating, directing, coordinating, driving, editing and footage transmission duties for Fuji Television Network, Inc. and affiliates’ news programs.
• Keep up-to-date with the news through newspapers, news wires, magazines, TV monitors, Internet and Lexis Nexis.
• Alert the NY Bureau Chief and/or Foreign News Desk in Tokyo for any breaking news.
• Monitor AP and Reuter news sources, newspapers, magazines, television monitors for current and breaking news.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
• Perform other duties assigned from time to time by FCI Management.

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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.

As spring continues and the weather continues to warm, New Yorkers can enjoy activities all over the city both indoors and out.

This month’s highlights include:

Sunday, May 6, 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Day Festival: Kodomo no Hi

Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street

$18, $10 Japan Society members, children ages 2 and under free

Hang the koinobori (carp streamers) and don your kabuto (samurai helmet): Children’s Day is on its way! Come join us for Japan’s national holiday where all children are stars and their happiness is celebrated. Enjoy a performance of Peach Boy (Momotaro) featuring storytelling, music, dance, taiko drumming and lots of audience participation. Continue the adventure with other authentic Kodomo no Hi activities!

Sunday, May 6, 8:00 p.m.

Keiko Matsui

Sony Hall, 235 West 46th Street

$34.50, $74.50 VIP

Keiko Matsui’s music speaks to the hearts and souls of fans around the world, transcending borders and building bridges among people who share a common appreciation of honest artistry and cultural exchange. Journey to the Heart, her 27th recording as a leader, marks the 30th anniversary since her recording debut and is her boldest statement yet. On Journey to the Heart, Matsui more than delivers what she has come to be loved for breathtakingly beautiful transcendent melodies that transport the listener. A master storyteller, she crafts passionate and emotive songs with lush harmonies and global rhythms to create timeless musical anthems.

Tuesday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.

Cool Tokyo: Harajuku, Akihabara and Beyond

Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street

$14, $11 Japan Society members, seniors and students

From street fashion to street food, kawaii to cosplay, Tokyo is the epicenter of Japan’s latest trends. With so much to explore in this vibrant, fast-paced city, it can be hard to know where to start. At this talk, Sebastian Masuda, visual artist and founder of Harajuku shop 6%DokiDoki, and Abby Denson, comic book artist and author of Cool Tokyo Guide: Adventures in the City of Kawaii Fashion, Train Sushi and Godzilla, help to navigate Tokyo’s vending machines, subway etiquette, hidden treasures, and much more. Followed by a book signing reception.

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