Job: Administrator Coordinator – JCCI (New York, NY)
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Position: Administrative Coordinator
Posted by: Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York, Inc. (JCCI) seeks an Administrative Coordinator with an interest in non-profits, event planning, and U.S. – Japan relations. This person will help JCCI with planning and executing business seminars, fundraisers, and PR materials – as well as assisting the Chamber’s philanthropic branch, the J.C.C. FUND, when necessary.
Responsibilities include:
- Assistance in preparation for special events such as JCCI’s Annual Dinner fundraising gala, Charity Golf Tournament, and U.S. Educators Program: correspondence with guests (handling RSVPs, ticketing, acknowledgement letters, invoicing, etc.), copyediting materials, coordination with vendors (venues, stage managers, etc.), day-of assistance at event.
- Assistance with other events: planning, communicating with attendees and vendors, set up, registration, greeting attendees.
- Writing content and event summaries for the JCCI website, monthly newsletter, and annual Membership Directory.
- Clerical work: data entry, simple accounting, e-mail, phone, and letter correspondence with organizations and members.
- Participate in staff meetings and meetings with members
- Additional responsibilities as needed
Benefits:
- Meet and network with executives from top Japanese and American corporations
- Build skills in communications, event planning, PR and promotion
- Gain valuable experience in handling a range of responsibilities for a small but active non-profit
- Participate in fun events like Golf Tournament, Annual Dinner Gala, and Dinner Cruise
Qualifications:
- Must be a team player
- Interest in non-profits, business, event planning, public relations, and intercultural communication
- Some knowledge of Japanese language and culture is not required, but beneficial
- Web and graphic design skills an advantage
- Comfortable communicating with business leaders and people from different cultural backgrounds
- Excellent writing and verbal skills
- Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
How to apply: Please send cover letter and resume to info@jcciny.org. No phone calls, please.
Justin’s Japan: JET Programme Alumni Gala Celebrates 30 Years
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Shukan NY Seikatsu. Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.
Since forming in 1987, the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme (JET) has become one of the world’s largest international exchange programs, with nearly 65,000 people from 65 countries selected to promote English language learning and teaching in Japan. To commemorate its first three decades, the JET Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY) is hosting an equally ambitious event.
“The main purpose of the JETAANY Gala is to celebrate 30 years of the JET Programme and all we hope it will become,” said JETAANY events chair Andy Shartzer. “JET has helped the grassroots community abroad, and our alumni chapters explore how we can continue its message. Our goal is also to establish JETAANY as a greater presence in the U.S.-Japan community.”
The sold-out gala, which will be held at Brooklyn’s Dumbo Loft on February 3rd, will feature multiple generations of JET participants and community members with ties to Japan, along with a taiko performance, an awards ceremony, and a prize drawing. Donations are from local companies and organizations including publisher Vertical, Inc., Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, and the venerable Japan Society of New York.
“Since its inception 30 years ago, the JET Programme has been a unique and outstanding facilitator of grassroots exchange between the U.S. and Japan,” said JETAANY president Wendy Ikemoto. “As one of the largest and most active alumni chapters in the U.S., we’re honored by the overwhelming response received.”
According to Shartzer, JETAANY plans to host similar events in the future, and is delighted to form new partnerships. For sponsorship and donation proposals, email Wendy at president@jetaany.org. For more information on JETAANY, visit http://jetaany.org.
Job: Academic Director – CET Academic Programs (Osaka, Japan)
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Position: Academic Director, Intensive Japanese Language & Culture Studies in Osaka
Posted by: CET Academic Programs
Location: Osaka, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Kate Maruyama (Osaka-fu) for the following job opening with her company:
CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and delivering innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, later expanding to other locations around the world. Today, CET offers a varied portfolio of semester, summer, and short-term customized programs in Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East for college, high school, and pre-college students.
The Academic Director (AD) is responsible for managing the academics of and providing the vision and leadership for the Intensive Japanese Language & Culture Studies in Osaka program, which operates during the fall, spring and summer terms. The AD reports to the India and Japan Programs Manager based in Washington, DC, and works with the Academic Coordinator, teachers, two Student Service Coordinators, and staff of OGU’s International Center. Excellent communication, leadership and team work skills are essential.
Please click the link for more information: http://cetacademicprograms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CETJapanLanguageAcademicDirector2018.pdf
Job: News Producer – Tokyo Broadcasting System (Washington, DC)
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Position: News Producer
Posted by: Tokyo Broadcasting System
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
Tokyo Broadcasting System has an immediate opening for a Japanese-speaking news producer in our Washington, DC bureau, covering a wide range of issues including US politics, foreign policy, economics, and general-interest stories. This full-time position involves working closely with correspondents from Japan to assist in all aspects of the reporting process. The ideal applicant is a strong communicator with a positive attitude and flexible mentality. Japanese language ability is required. This position involves some late-night and weekend work, as well as occasional travel on short notice.
You should have:
- Working proficiency in Japanese language.
- A degree in journalism, communications, international relations, East Asian studies, political science, or other relevant field.
- Strong English communication skills and the ability to quickly digest a lot of information.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure.
- Familiarity with topics related to US foreign policy and domestic politics, East Asian regional affairs, and general current events.
You will be expected to:
- Attend regularly-scheduled press briefings, congressional hearings, and panel discussions around DC, taking note of pertinent information and conveying that to correspondents.
- Do research and fact-checking for breaking news and day-of stories.
- Work with correspondents to conceive and develop ideas for long-form feature stories.
- Book interviews, arrange shoots, and facilitate logistics for domestic and international travel, accompanying camera crews to other locations as necessary.
- Assist with on-site news production and in-house recording, logging, and editing of video feeds.
- Compile and prioritize information on daily, weekly, and long-range news events in coverage area.
TBS is one of the oldest and largest television and radio broadcasting networks in Japan and broadcasts nationally via 28 affiliate stations. The Washington, DC bureau covers news primarily in the United States for broadcast in Japan.
To be considered for this position, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Interested applicants should email a resume and brief statement of interest to dc@tbsi-us.com. The position will remain open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We look forward to hearing from you!
JQ Magazine: Theatre Review — ‘Mugen Noh Othello’
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“In this striking setting, the noh theatrics perfectly capture and complement the emotions and thoughts recurring in Shakespeare’s play.” (Richard Termine)
By Lyle Sylvander (Yokohama–shi, 2001-02) for JQ magazine. Lyle has completed a master’s program at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and has been writing for the JET Alumni Association of New York since 2004. He is also the goalkeeper for FC Japan, a New York City–based soccer team.
From Jan. 11-14, director Satoshi Miyagi and his company Shizuoka Performing Arts Center (SPAC) returned to Japan Society of New York with their sold-out production of Mugen Noh Othello. As with their previous Madea (seen at Japan Society in 2011), Miyagi and company adapt a classic play from the Western canon and infuse it with the stylistic conventions of noh. Specifically, Miyagi and his playwright Sukehiro Hirakawa re-tell the story from the viewpoint of Desdemona’s ghost, a traditional in the mugen (supernatural) style of noh. This style typically involves otherworldly beings, including gods, spirits and ghosts. Time is often depicted as passing in a non-linear fashion, and action may switch between two or more timeframes from moment to moment, including flashbacks.
Noh theatre is considered to be the highest art form among the five classical Japanese forms of theatre: noh, kabuki, bunraku, butoh and kyogen. The art form requires highly trained actors and musicians (Mugen Noh Othello featured a percussion ensemble of six). The actors usually wear masks to signify the characters’ gender, age and social ranking, and by wearing masks the actors may portray youngsters, old men, female, or even nonhuman characters such as demons or animals. Noh also contains a uniquely structured stage with the hashigakari, a narrow bridge that is used for entering. Since Japan Society’s theater contains a more conventional stage (albeit without proscenium), the hashigakari has been approximated. All actors enter through it, as if entering from another space into the new shared theatrical space with the audience. Throughout the performance, the actors chant in unison, further accentuating the otherworldly atmosphere.
Japan Digital Campaigner – 350 (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Japan Digital Campaigner
Posted by: 350.org
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the organization:
350.org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis. Our online campaigns, grassroots organizing, and mass public actions are led from the bottom up by thousands of volunteer organizers in over 188 countries. 350.org works hard to organize in a new way—everywhere at once, using online tools to facilitate strategic offline action. We want to be a laboratory for the best ways to strengthen the climate movement and catalyze transformation around the world.
The values that guide and drive our work are listed here.
About the Japan Digital Campaigner
Japan Digital Campaigner will be part of East Asia team and contributing to 350.org’s campaign through innovative and creative engagement online and across all digital platforms. This position will be responsible for developing digital strategies and planning, producing, and implementing digital campaign and communication for Divestment Campaign in Japan to become involved in online and offline activism to help win 350.org’s key goals. This is a full-time position based in Tokyo, Japan and will report directly to East Asia Regional Team Leader.
Job: Researcher – Embassy of Japan (Washington, DC)
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Position: Researcher, Political Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Researcher. This individual is primarily responsible for performing various research functions, including but not limited to, research on the US foreign/domestic policy issues, attending public political events, assisting activities of diplomats in the Political Section, translating open source information including newspaper articles and public statements issued by the US Government into Japanese, and others. 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 basic monthly salary for this position is 4,000.00 USD.
Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. 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
Job: Advocacy Director, Asia/Pacific – Amnesty International USA (New York, New York)
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Position: Advocacy Director, Asia/Pacific
Posted by: Amnesty International USA
Location: New York, New York
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job passed along to us:
https://www.globaljobs.org/jobs/14761-new-york-amnesty-international-usa-advocacy-director-asia-pacific
The Advocacy Director for Asia/Pacific is responsible for developing strategies and leveraging AIUSA membership structures and programs to influence U.S. policy toward and bring about improvements in human rights in the Asia/Pacific region. The position is based in Washington, D.C. Working closely with member leaders, other staff, and partners, s/he will also be responsible for:
- Outreach to the public, including serving as a lead media spokesperson on human rights issues, collaborating with other NGOs, and training AIUSA’s grassroots membership;
- Participation in section-wide lobbying efforts and campaigns targeting the U.S. government (federal/state/local);
- Liaison with other AIUSA programs, other country sections of Amnesty International, and the International Secretariat.
Job: Office and Event Manager – CCCJ (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Office and Event Manager
Posted by: CCCJ
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s an exciting opportunity passed along to us:
Job Opening at the CCCJ!
Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Japan (www.cccj.or.jp) is a private sector, not-for-profit business organization that has since 1975 promoted the development of commerce between Canada and Japan.
Representing some 35 business sectors, the CCCJ is a member-driven, member-focused organization and is the longest serving Canadian Chamber in Asia. With over 400 member representatives, the CCCJ represents a broad cross-section of businesspersons and entrepreneurs from Canada, Japan and other countries. Membership is comprised of Canadian companies and individuals with ties to Japan and Japanese companies and individuals with ties to Canada.
CCCJ is looking for an Office and Event Manager for the CCCJ Office. Qualifications, job description, and relevant responsibilities/duties are detailed below. Read More
Job: English Teacher – Kids&Us Japan (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: English Teacher
Posted by: Kids&Us Japan
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
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WIT Life #320: アケオメ！
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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.
明けましておめでとうございます！ A happy new year of the dog to everyone. This post’s title (Ake ome!) is the abbreviated version of the official Japanese new year greeting (Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!). Surprisingly, two of my senpai had never heard of this colloquialism before. Perhaps I’m dating myself but I remember it being popular to say during the time I lived in Japan, though I’m not so sure about now (and maybe it wasn’t around when my older colleagues spent time in Japan).
My previous post discussed the kanji of the year (北, kita or north), and I just came across an article highlighting some of Japan’s 2017 buzzwords. Read More
JET Prefecture Round Up (January 2018)
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JET Prefecture Round Up is a mosaic of events taking place in the AJET community in Japan. Compiled by Suzanne Bhagan (Tottori Prefecture).
Happy 2018!
Regional JET and ALT New Year’s Gathering
When: 14 January
Where: Tokyo
For the first time ever, AJET is throwing a New Year’s party for all current and past participants of the JET Program as an effort to expand the network between JETs and representatives of various prefectures. Non-JETs are also welcome.
YETI Ski Trip Jan 2018 – Chiba Connection
When: 19-21 January
Where: Nagano Prefecture
This annual ski trip is hosted by YETI so feel free to invite your friends!
The mountains await!
When: 20-21 January
Where: Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata AJET invites you to their Block 2 Winter Event, the Zao Onsen Ski Trip! Join them for a weekend of skiing, snowboarding, relaxing in onsens, snow-monster appreciation, and enkais!
When: 27 January
Where: Tottori Prefecture
Okayama AJET will be holding a trip to Mount Daisen for some good old skiing/snowboarding.
BLOCK Event: Nara City Scavenger Hunt & Yamayaki!
When: 27 January
Where: Nara Prefecture
Nara AJET invites all members of Block 7 and beyond to a scavenger hunt in the city and a chance to witness fireworks and mountain burning at one of Nara’s oldest and biggest events, the Mount Wakakusa Yamayaki.
Crack open a book for the new year!
HAJET Book Club: The Lies of Locke Lamora
When: 27 January
Where: Hyogo Prefecture
Winter vacation is a good chance to catch up on books so join Hyogo AJET to discuss “The Lies of Locke Lamora” by Scott Lynch.
Job: Global Engagement Specialist – Hamline University (Saint Paul, MN, USA)
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Position: Study Away, Global Engagement Specialist
Posted by: Hamline University
Location: Saint Paul, MN, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Erin Tamaki (Gifu-ken), who works at Hamline University for the following job opening with her university:
JETAA Chapter Beats January 2018
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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 Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present).
1) JETAA Western Japan
JETAAWJ 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 City 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 January 20 (Sat.) and 21 (Sun.), 2018. 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 1000 Yen.
There will also be a networking event on the night of January 20 (Sat.) from 17:30 to 19:30, with Mr. Takeo Mori, CEO of the Kansai Tourism Bureau, and guests from other organizations. ＊Participation fee for the networking dinner will be 1000 Yen to help pay for catering costs (this is separate from the seminar fee).
For those who would like to attend, please apply through the link below. A schedule with more detailed information on the seminar will be sent to applicants.
＊The seminar will be conducted in Japanese, so it recommended for participants to have at least a JLPT N3 level of Japanese or higher.
When: January 20 (SAT) & 21 (SUN)
Time: 09:00 – 17:00 (both days)
Where: Mori Bldg 4F, 1 – 4 – 11 Minamisemba Chou-ku, Osaka
More details: Contact JETAAWJ@gmail.com
2) JETAA Ottawa
The Japanese Film and Literature Society presents:
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
The Temple of the Golden Pavillion
Film and Book Description:
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters is a 1985 American biographical drama film co-written and directed by Paul Schrader. The film is based on the life and work of Japanese writer Yukio Mishima (portrayed by Ken Ogata), interweaving episodes from his life with dramatizations of segments from his books The Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoko’s House, and Runaway Horses. It was executive produced by Francis Ford Coppola and George Lucas.
Movie TrailerThe Temple of the Golden Pavilion
In ‘The Temple of the Golden Pavilion’, celebrated Japanese novelist Yukio Mishima creates a haunting portrait of a young man’s obsession with idealized beauty and his destructive quest to possess it fully.
Mizoguchi, an ostracized stutterer, develops a childhood fascination with Kyoto’s famous Golden Temple. While an acolyte at the temple, he fixates on the structure’s aesthetic perfection and it becomes his one and only object of desire. But as Mizoguchi begins to perceive flaws in the temple, he determines that the only true path to beauty lies in an act of horrific violence. Based on a real incident that occurred in 1950, The Temple of the Golden Pavilion brilliantly portrays the passions and agonies of a young man in postwar Japan, bringing to the subject the erotic imagination and instinct for the dramatic moment that marked Mishima as one of the towering makers of modern fiction. With an introduction by Donald Keene; Translated from the Japanese by Ivan Morris.
Film – Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
When: Tuesday, January 16th, 2018
Where: Ottawa Public Library (120 Metcalfe St.) Basement Auditorium
Book – The Temple of the Golden Pavilion
When: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018
Where: Ottawa Public Library (120 Metcalfe St.) Basement Room B125
3) New England JETTAA
NEJETAA 5th Annual Ski Trip
This year NEJETAA will host our 5th Annual Northeast Region Ski Trip from January 26th – 28th at Killington Ski Resort, the largest ski area in the eastern United States.
We will stay at the Summit Lodge. It features a pub, hot tub, etc. Complementary breakfast is also included, and it is walking distance from the Foundry, our optional restaurant destination for Saturday night.
For those who are not interested in skiing, the Killington area offers much to do. There are options for individuals to do cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and other winter activities. Killington Resort is only 35 minutes from the lovely town of Woodstock, VT with many options for eating and shopping; and 20 minutes from the Long Trail Brewery.
If you plan on attending this event, please fill out the form below by Monday, December 11 for the Early Bird rate and by Friday, December 29th for the regular rate. RSVP as soon as possible to reserve your spot and the type of room you want, as both are limited. We will send payment information soon after each deadline.
Who: JET Alums & Friends of JET
When: Friday, January 26 to Sunday, January 28
Where: The Summit Lodge, Killington, VT
Early Bird Hotel Costs for two night stay : Double: [$265] per person; Quad: [$175.50] per person; Triple: (in the event that we’re short one person for a quad) [$205.33] per person (Pay by Monday, December 11)
Normal Hotel Costs for two night stay – December 29 deadline normal price: Double: [$275] per person; Quad: [$185.50] per person; Triple: (in the event that we’re short one person for a quad) [$215.33] per person (Pay by Friday, December 29)
Lift Ticket Cost: One-Day: [$62]; Two-Day: [$119}
Ski (includes poles & Helment) or Snowboard Equipment Package Rental (includes Helmet): One-Day: [$39]; Two-Day: [$68]
Deadline to fill out form: Monday, December 11th, 2017 (Early Bird – payment instructions will be emailed to you) or Friday, December 29 (Regular Rate and final day to cancel or change reservation)
If you have any questions, or would like to inquire about carpooling, email Jesse Kerstetter at social@nejetaa.com.
Please Note:
*By RSVPing for this event, you will be responsible for any costs incurred on your behalf.
**As with previous years the quad accommodations include two queen-size beds. Extra cots are not always available.
***The above prices are based on a 20+ person group rate. Therefore, the costs are subject to change if fewer than 20 people sign up (in which case, you will have an opportunity to withdraw)
Sign Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU0ESRFwY6YiI55VWeGJUHRCtt22UZ_CdmiztVE3xvQDsM_g/viewform?usp=sf_link
When: Friday, January 26th to Sunday, January 28th
Where: The Summit Lodge, Killington, VT
4) JETAA Florida
Annual JETAA Shinnenkai in Tampa
Join us for our annual event to welcome in the new year!
When: Sunday, January 28, 2018
Where: Tampa
Contact: Please R.S.V.P. to Michael Maloney (Toyama-ken AET ’92-’94) at maloney_m@hotmail.com for directions.
When: Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Where: Tampa
5) JETAA Pacific North West
Book Club Spring Garden
Konichiwa PNWJETAAers + friends!
Please join Book Club for the first discussion of 2018 about Spring Garden by Tomoka Shibasaki. You can find it on Amazon here. The Japan Times says: “A masterful look at loneliness and malaise in Tokyo.”
Amazon says: “Winner of the Akutagawa Prize, a sharp, photo-realistic novella of memory and thwarted hope…”
We look forward to seeing you all on January 28 at 3:00pm at Fresh Flours on Phinney Ridge.
Yay books !
When: January, 28th, 2018
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Fresh Flours, 6015 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
6) JETAA Wellington
MEXT Japanese Study Scholarship OPEN
MEXT scholarship applications for Japanese Studies Students are now OPEN! This is a one year scholarship funded by MEXT (the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology). If you are a New Zealand citizen between 18 and 30 years old and studying Japanese at university, you may be eligible for this scholarship! Return airfares, university fees, and a monthly allowance will all be covered by the Japanese Government. Check the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand’s website for guidelines and the application forms.
When: From December 4th To February 16th, 2018
Where:
Wellington: JICC, PO Box 6340, Marion Square, Wellington 6141
Christchurch: JICC, PO Box 13748, Christchurch 8141
Auckland: JICC, PO Box 3959, Auckland 1140
7) JETAA New York
JETAANY Gala
The JETAANY 30th Anniversary Gala is a celebration of the JET Program’s many years of successful grassroots exchange and its positive impact on U.S.- Japan relations. The event is a chance for JET alumni and other attendees to engage in innovative educational and cultural activities that will promote understanding and friendship between the U.S. and Japan and strengthen our local networks.
This is a formal, inter-generational night of celebration. It is important because it presents an opportunity for us to come together and commemorate, for the first time ever on this scale in New York, the significance of this program, chapter, and our experiences.
Interested in Volunteering? We Need Your Help!
GALA FAQ – CLICK HERE AND ON EACH Q TO EXPAND
VOLUNTEER FORM – GET INVOLVED WITH THE GALA
When: February 3, 2018
Time: 6:00-11:00 PM
Where: Dumbo Loft, 155 Water Street, Brookyln, NY 11201 Map.
8) JETAA Rocky Mountains
The Daruma of Making Your Network Work
We are delighted to co-host with the amazing folks at the Japan America Society of Colorado (JASC) for their Young Professionals Newtorking event.
You must RSVP at:
http://www.jascolorado.org/new-events-1/darumanetworking
Already have your career sorted? Then come support those who are finding their way, and just get to know other great people in the Denver Metro area who have a connection to Japan.
When: Wednesday, January 24th, 2018
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Nighthawk Brewery, 2780 Industrial Ln, Broomfield, CO 80020
9) JETAA Minnesota
JETAAMN’s Annual Karaoke Shinnenkai
Let us say Sayonara to 2017 and celebrate the new year with some Karaoke! Pay tribute or celebrate the goods and bads of 2017 by to our favorite tunes at Do Re Mi in Eagan from 8-10pm.
We will also meet next door for a Korean dinner at 6pm.
RSVPing will guarantee you a spot for karaoke. PLEASE comment below if you are interested in attending dinner before!! Yoroshiku!!
When: Saturday, 20th January, 2018
Where: Do, Rei, Mi Karaoke Studio, 1989 Silver Bell Rd, Eagan, MN 55122
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Studio Ghibli, ‘Final Fantasy’ @ 30, ‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’
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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.
Start 2018 off right by heading down to your local concert hall, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year’s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances classic video games, treat yourself and catch a break from the cold.
This month’s highlights include:
GKIDS
Jan. 1-11
IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue
$15 adults, $11 children
In collaboration with GKIDS, IFC Center is pleased to present the return of this smash-hit retrospective of Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli animation house. Don’t miss your chance to see some of the greatest films of all time on the big screen! Titles include the favorites Spirited Away, Nausicaä and My Neighbor Totoro—with select screenings on 35mm prints! All films shown prior to 6 p.m. will be screened in the English-language version; evening shows will be subtitled in English. For a list of all films and dates, click here.
Mugen Noh Othello © Takuma Uchida
Jan. 11-14
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street
$35, $30 Japan Society members
Following a sold-out run of Medea in 2011, Satoshi Miyagi and his company SPAC return to New York with another literary masterpiece, Othello. Miyagi re-tells Shakespeare’s famed tragedy through noh theater’s most distinct storytelling structure, mugen noh, or a play that features a spirit. Told from the perspective of Othello’s wife Desdemona, who returns as a ghost after her death, Miyagi’s production is replete with stunning masks and costumes as well as powerful live music and chanting. Performed in Japanese with English titles. The Friday, Jan. 12 performance is followed by an artist Q&A.
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Saturday, Jan. 13, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy
Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage), 881 Seventh Avenue
$28-$120
Distant Worlds brings its concert production to one of the world’s most famous orchestral venues. With composer Nobuo Uematsu in attendance, the Distant Worlds Philharmonic Orchestra and the Dessoff Choirs under the direction of Grammy Award-winner Arnie Roth celebrate the 30th anniversary of Final Fantasy. These special performances feature exclusive HD video presentations from Square Enix alongside classic scores and new premieres.
