JETAA Chapter Beats February 2018
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JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by A
JET‘s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present).
- JETAA Ireland
Japanese Language Meet-ups
JETAA Ireland has resumed their Japanese Language Meet-ups. They are
held once a month on the second Friday of the month, making the next one February 9th. For more details, their Facebook event page can be found here.
2. JETAA New York
JETAANY Gala
If you only attend one JETAANY event next year, make it this one!
The gala will be an evening of celebration, commemorating the JET Program’s 30th anniversary with our own New York spin, honouring local JET alumni, and celebrating the JETAANY community.
This is a black tie optional event that includes dinner, open bar, a sake-barrel opening ceremony and toast, entertainment, speeches, a silent auction, a taiko performance, and other activities. All for only $82*, thanks to generous grants we have secured to offset costs of the event.
Read more about the event (including FAQ) on jetaany.org. This event is open to all alumni, friends, and family (21+), so feel free to invite others, and buy your ticket soon!
*Early-bird pricing available until 1/15 (if tickets remain)!
Questions? Email gala[at]jetaany[dot]org
Want to get involved? Sign up here to volunteer.
2. JETAA Singapore
Japanese Cultural Festival
J.CLAIR Singapore is looking for volunteers to share about the JET Programme at the Japanese Cultural Festival.
The details are as below:
～Japanese Cultural Festival (JCF) 2018～
- Date: 2/3 (Sat) 10:00～18:00
- Venue: University Town in NUS
- Organised by: The NUS Japanese Studies Society (JSS)
We would appreciate it if you could lend us your support to CLAIR for this event by indicating your availability in the link below.
https://goo.gl/forms/CAvcrD0hCJsjfzwv2
Feel free to contact JETAA Singapore if you need any clarifications.
3. JETAA DC
Annual 10+ Reunion Event
The 10+ Reunion is a casual get-together for any JET alumni who departed for the JET Program in 2007 or earlier. Join fellow alumni to re-connect and reminisce about your time in Japan.
Date: Saturday, February 10
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Teaism Penn Quarter (400 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004)
Price: $10
Attendees have a choice of bento (fried chicken, salmon, or black bean cake) and each meal is accompanied by an exclusive Japanese green tea sampling. +1’s are welcome!
Please register and pay in advance by Saturday, February 3. Payments are non-refundable after Tuesday, February 6.
Feel free to contact secretary@jetaadc.org if you have any questions.
Click HERE to register for the 10+ Reunion
5. JETAA NSW
Manga Mania at Casual Powerhouse Arts Centre
Details
We invite you to join us for MANGA MANIA, a day filled with free workshops and events that speak to the Manga Hokusai Manga exhibition.
Please note that BOOKINGS are essential due to limited capacity.
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MANGAZINE | 11am-1pm | 10-16 years
Participants of Mangazine will be introduced to the features of Manga drawing before creating their own zine using the key characteristics of this cartooning and comic based style.
FREE, bookings essential.
Book here: https://goo.gl/t8gCNm
IKEBANA WATERCOLOUR |11am -1pm & 2-4pm | 16 years +
Watch a demonstration of the traditional Japanese flower arranging technique of Ikebana before being lead in an exploration of the resulting creation through the use of watercolour painting. This workshop is suitable for both beginners and advanced students of watercolour techniques and all materials will be supplied.
FREE, bookings essential.
Book here: https://goo.gl/2RJyfR
SUSHI SUPER HEROES | 1.30-3.30pm | 6-9 years
Choose your favourite sushi ingredients from the available menu and then transform into an epic version of popular Japanese cuisine, the sushi roll. The sushi super hero outfit comes complete with mask and cape, ready to be decorated into the most exciting and powerful hero ever seen. This will be an open (drop in) workshop that participants can join and leave as desired.
FREE, bookings essential.
Book here: https://goo.gl/mq2pyz
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MANGA MANIA FILMS
Film Screening: Crayon Shin Chan: Bravo! Samurai Battle (PG) | 11am
FREE, bookings essential. Book here: https://goo.gl/vvM6SC
Film Screening: Miss Hokusai (Uncl 15+) | 1:30pm
FREE, bookings essential. Book here: https://goo.gl/HkhYje
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ALSO AVAILABLE:
Liverpool City Library will hold a pop-up Library within Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre that will be entirely devoted to Manga. Come and browse the huge collection of Manga books available for borrowing from the wonderful team at Liverpool City Council Library.
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Header Image:
Daisuke Igarashi, A person who draws the world, 2015
Ink and watercolor on paper, 36 x 110 cm
© Daisuke Igarashi
When: February 3rd 2018
Where: Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre
Tickets: www.casulapowerhouse.com
6. JETAA WA
KaiWA
When: Thursday, February 8th.
Location: 43 Below Tavern, 43 Barrack Street, Perth WA, Australia
Time: Starts 17:30
Hello everyone! We hope you’re settling into 2018 and keeping up with those New Year’s resolutions! Come join us for the next KaiWa on Thursday, February 8th.
KaiWA is a casual Japanese-English conversation-cultural exchange and anyone is welcome to come and practice their Japanese or English.
Entry is a gold coin donation and we’ll be open from 5:30pm til 8:30pm at 43 Below, (cnr. Hay and Barrack St, downstairs next to Commonwealth Bank).
Don’t forget to subscribe to kaiWA events!
More details can be found here and here.
7. JETAA France
Japancraft – Synergies entre Tradition et Modernité
2 dates: 6 February – 17 February
Expo : Japancraft − Synergies entre Tradition et Modernité
Place: Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris – page officielle
Clair Paris présente des objets artisanaux de différentes régions du Japon grâce à la collaboration de 18 collectivités locales du Japon. Ces objets fabriqués avec des techniques ancestrales, y seront présentés, et mis en regard de produits industriels de pointe réalisés avec les mêmes techniques. ENTRÉE-GRATUITE Du mardi 6 février au samedi 17 février 2018 de 12h à 20h (fermé dimanche et lundi) A la Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris 101Bis Quai Branly, 75015 Paris, France
日本の地方に根付いた伝統技術にスポットをあて、それらが現代の生活スタイルに高度に適応している例、異分野先端産業に活かされている例を分かりやすくご紹介します。日本の１８自治体から、特色ある工芸品、製品がパリ日本文化会館に集まります。 入場無料 2018年2月6日（火）～2月17日（土） 12時から20時 (日月休館) パリ日本文化会館 (Maison de la culture du Japon) 101Bis Quai Branly, 75015 Paris, France
Certaines des créations présentées seront ensuite disponibles à la vente. Du mardi 6 février au samedi 17 février de 12h à 20h (fermé dimanche et lundi) The Japan Store ISETAN MITSUKOSHI | 101Bis Quai Branly, 75015 Paris, France http://thejapanstore.mistore.jp/paris/fr/index.html 展示期間中、同建物内のThe Japan Store ISETAN MITSUKOSHIにて一部の展示商品を販売します。 販売期間： 2018年2月6日（火）～2月17日（土） 12:00～20:00 ※日曜、月曜は休業日 Du mardi 20 février au jeudi 1 mars de 12h à 20h (fermé dimanche) Maison Wa | 8, Rue Villedo 75001 Paris France
https://www.facebook.com/maisonwa/ また、展示会終了後、パリ１区の和雑貨セレクトショップにて一部の展示商品を販売します。 販売期間： 2018年2月20日（火）～3月1日（木） 12:00～20:00 ※日曜は休業日 販売場所：Maison Wa | 8, Rue Villedo 75001 Paris France
8. JETAA UK
Karaoke/Pub Night with The London Chapter
When: February 8th
Time: 18:00 – 21:00
Where: The Glasshouse Stores, 55 Brewer Street, W1F9UJ London, United Kingdom
Details
Following our London AGM/games afternoon last week, we decided to continue our 2018 JETAA London events with a crowd-pleasing classic karaoke night!
We will be gathering at the pub from 6ish (or as soon as our employers untie us from our desks/tools!) and heading to our usual karaoke spot in the manga laundrette!
Bring your friends, alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks, song list and your best/enthusiastic voices!
Pub: The Glasshouse Stores, 55 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 9UJ
Karaoke: Adanami Manga Bookstore, 30 Brewer St, Soho, London W1F 0SS
*This event requires registration and payment*
Please head to our eventbrite page to sign up!
Only 14 spaces for karaoke so get in quick!
Head to the Eventbrite page to reserve your spot now:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/karaokepub-night-with-the-london-chapter-tickets-42570231709
9. JETAA Ottawa
Japanese Potluck Event
Come one, come all, to JETAA Ottawa’s first official event for 2018!
This year, we’d like to kick off the mid-winter fun with some delicious eats and delightful company. After the gustatory festivities, we’ll also have karaoke and pool set up if you’d like to join in!
Click here to reserve what food/drink you’ll bring!
Some ideas include: gyoza, sushi, takoyaki, karaage, tempura, tsukemono, katsu curry, and more! There will be a small kitchen area (no oven) and microwave available for use, as well. But, if you’re not particularly skilled in the kitchen, not to fret–you could always bring some chuhais, bottled tea, or Pocky!
Date: Saturday, February 17th
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Central 2 Building Party Room, 360 McLeod St.
To access the entrance, take the elevator to the second floor and turn left.
Cost: Free, but please bring (Japanese-style) food!
10. JETAA Southern California and Arizona
Natsukashii-Kai!
When: Friday, February 9th
Time: 17:30
Where: Oreno Yakiniku
Weller Court, 3rd floor, 123 S. Onizuka St., 90012
Happy hour deals: http://www.oreno-yakiniku.com/happyhour/
Natsukashii-Kais are back for 2018 starting this February! Last year, this monthly meetup consistently achieved our primary goal of bringing more JET Alumni out to connect and remember what we loved about Japan! Each time was equally awesome, because we discovered and supported small Japanese, and Japanese-American-run businesses in Little Tokyo through our attendance at fun places, including Wolf and Crane, Suehiro Cafe, GAZEN, 3rd Generation Sake Bar, and more, plus our go-to after party spot: karaoke at Tokyo Beat!
For our inaugural night out, we’re celebrating one of the most natsukashii (nostalgic) dining activities: Yakiniku! We will meet at Oreno Yakiniku in Little Tokyo, from 5:30-9:00 to enjoy their unique happy hour deals on drinks and food (see link for details). We can split into two tables for those who dinner elsewhere, so don’t worry if you need to arrive late, leave early, or abstain from meat! As always, non-drinkers and friends of JET are absolutely welcome, and if history is any track record: good times are guaranteed!
This event also falls on the last day of L.A. interviews for potential 2018 JET Programme participants. We should avoid inviting any current applicants, so any hard working volunteer greeters, interviewers, and Japanese staff from that event can feel relaxed and welcome to enjoy the night out with us. Maybe you will even see someone from when you interviewed!
If you can’t make it, keep an eye out for our next event in March, when we will begin expanding our venues outside Little Tokyo. (Fear not! If you love Little Tokyo, we plan on returning to new and favourite venues from last year, every even-numbered month.)
Job: Part-time ESL/English Teachers – Ringo Learning Center (NJ or Manhattan)
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Job Title: Part-time ESL/English Teachers
Posted by: Ringo Learning Center
Location: NJ or Manhattan
Contract: Part-Time
Thanks to Harumi Nakagawa, who works for the Ringo Learning Center for the following openings with her company:
The successful applicants will teach English to Japanese students. Must be a native English speaker with a B.A. degree. Applicants with TESOL or K-12 certificates and teaching experience are highly preferred. We offer multiple positions at different locations. If you are interested in teaching at one of these locations below, please send your resume including your information about your preferred locations and available days and time.
Locations:
- Japanese Children’s Society, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- Mon-Fri: 9:30a.m.-3:30p.m.
- Teaching Preschool and/or Elementary School Students (1st-6th G)
- R/Lingo Learning Center, Fort Lee, NJ <Urgently seeking as of Jan. 2018>
- Mon-Fri: 9:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Sat: 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
- Teaching K-12 & adults
- Friends Academy, (Upper West) New York, NY
- Mon-Fri: 3:30p.m.-7:00p.m.
- Teaching K-12 & adults
- Home Tutoring near NYC and North NJ area
- Compensation:
- 1-3: At least $30.00/hour *we pay transportation cost additionally.
- 4: At least $50.00/hour *including transportation cost.
- Compensation:
Please send your RESUME in Word or PDF format to the E-mail address below.
E-mail: ringo.nyikuei@gmail.com
Attn. Ms. Harumi Nakagawa
Tel: 201-947-4707
Event: San Francisco Career Forum 2018 – Emphasis on IT/Engineering Jobs (San Francisco, CA, USA)
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Event Title: San Francisco Career Forum 2018
Date: February 17th and 18th, 2018
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Kanako Soejima whose company organizes career forums around the globe, for the following information on the next forum.
JET alumni with at least conversational Japanese language ability are invited to the upcoming San Francisco Career Forum 2018. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about participating companies, submit resumes, interview, and even receive offers of employment during the two-day event.
—– San Francisco Career Forum 2018 —–
February 17th and 18th, 2018 (Saturday and Sunday)
Register and begin applying to companies here: https://careerforum.net/en/event/sf/
Participating companies include: Apple, IBM Japan, Ltd., Rakuten, Mercari, Inc., Mitsui Banking Corporation and more.
- Financial incentive for people with a background in IT/Engineering
- Up to $350 travel scholarship available for qualified participants
- Panel Discussions with experienced professionals from Cybozu, Inc., Fujisoft America, Inc, SOURCENEXT INC., StreamSets, Inc. and more
Career Forums are for anyone who: has at least conversational Japanese and English abilities and is looking for a full-time or internship position.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kanako Soejima, at k.soejima@discointer.com.
We hope to see you in San Francisco!
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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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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.
