JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Anime films, Final Fantasy Live, Yoshiki at Carnegie Hall
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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 2017 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
Now playing through Jan. 5
IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue
$15
New 4K restoration! Rarely seen outside of Japan, Ocean Waves is a subtle, poignant and wonderfully detailed story of adolescence and teenage isolation. Taku and his best friend Yutaka are headed back to school for what looks like another uneventful year. But they soon find their friendship tested by the arrival of Rikako, a beautiful new transfer student from Tokyo whose attitude vacillates wildly from flirty and flippant to melancholic. When Taku joins Rikako on a trip to Tokyo, the school erupts with rumors, and the three friends are forced to come to terms with their changing relationships. As the first Studio Ghibli film directed by someone other than studio founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, these new screenings of Ocean Waves are paired with Ghiblies: Episode 2, a unique 25-minute short film from Studio Ghibli, featuring several comedic vignettes of studio staff as they go about their day. Utilizing new animation techniques and software that would then be deployed on the production of My Neighbors the Yamadas, Ghiblies: Episode 2 made its North American debut in December 2016. Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.
GKIDS
January 5 & 9, 7:00 p.m.
Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary
AMC Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street
$15.99
A two-night event! Princess Mononoke, the classic animated film from groundbreaking writer/director Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli, returns to movie theaters in celebration of the beloved historical fantasy’s 20th anniversary and director Miyazaki’s birthday. The first Studio Ghibli film to receive an uncut U.S. theatrical release, Princess Mononoke returns to cinemas subtitled on Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed on Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m. The celebration will include a special bonus screening of the music video directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Chage and Aska’s “On Your Mark”!
Courtesy of Publictheater.org
Jan. 5-9
The Public: Martinson Hall, 425 Lafayette Street
$25, $20 members
Part of the 2017 Under the Radar Festival! Tokyo, 1937: An American silent film about a Japanese immigrant is introduced by a celebrated narrator whose existence is being threatened by the impending arrival of the talkies. Ten years later, he will survive under U.S. occupation as a street performer, desperately attempting to finish this story. Admiration and resistance, dreams and survival, Club Diamond is a modern take on the immigration tale. Its creators are Nikki Appino, an award-winning filmmaker, Saori Tsukada, who has been described as a “charismatic mover” (Backstage) and a “startlingly precise dancer” (The New York Times), and has been developed in collaboration with violinist Tim Fain.
JETAA Chapter Beat for January 2017
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Ryan Hata (Tottori-ken, 2014-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations: Ryan is in his second year on the AJET National Council and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson (AJET National Council Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA International (JETAA-I) to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs, and Japan. Ryan helps to keep you up to date with JETAA events around the world. If you have a specific event that you would like promote, please do not hesitate to contact him by email at ryan.hata@ajet.net or his Linkedin profile.
明けましておめでとうございます! Happy 2017 from Hawai`i! Sorry this post is a bit late cause I stay on Hawaiian time. This issue will focus on 新年会(Shinnenkais) as well as some regular monthly events put on by various chapters.
When: January 2nd, 2 pm CST
Where: King Spa Sauna 809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, Illinois 60714
Join JETAA Chicago as we say “sayonara” to 2016 at King Spa on Monday, January 2.
King Spa is the closest thing to a Japanese hot spring you’ll find anywhere in the Midwest. Besides the hot & cold tubs and Japanese shower stalls (complete with little pink stools and scrubbing towels), King Spa has 8 different saunas available for you to sweat it out in. There is also a cafe which has some tastey Korean refreshments. If you liked the onsen and sento in Japan, you will feel right at home here. There isn’t a better way to kick off 2017!
We will meet at King Spa at 2:00 PM and plan to hang out for a few hours. H Mart, the Korean supermarket, is located next door, so we can hit that up after, do a little shopping and visit their food court.
Admission to King Spa is usually $35 but there is an e-coupon on their website (link below) for $22. Be sure to check that out in advance if you want to save some cash.
King Spa is located in Niles, north of Chicago. The #270 bus regularly departs from the Jefferson Park CTA station. If some people are driving, we may also be able to coordinate a car pool.
Hope to see you there!
http://www.kingspa.com/
PC: JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page
2. JETAANC
When: January 5th, 6-7:30 pm PST
Where: Crystal Jade San Francisco 4 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, California 94111
Help ring in the New Year with alumni and friends at our monthly San Francisco Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! Crystal Jade has great happy hour specials and if it’s nice out come find us on the back terrace with beautiful views of the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge!
Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. This is a great chance to do some networking in a fun, casual setting. Everyone is welcome!
Look for alumni wearing red JETAANC lanyards. Or print out this mini JETAANC table sign so people can find you! Just fold in half and then fold the bottom of each side into a base to make a standing “triangle”:
http://bit.ly/Xedg5s
**Please drink responsibly.**
PC: JETAANC’s Facebook Event Page
When: January 7th, 6 pm EST
Where: New Cherry Blossom 43588 W Oaks Dr, Novi, MI 48377
新年会 Please save the date!
GLJETAA will be hosting a New Year’s celebration in the Detroit area. We will be in the Tatami Room @ New Cherry Blossom in Novi.
Of course there will be delicious food and we are planning some fun activities as well (we will try to have games, karaoke, and koto playing). All Great Lakes JETAA members are welcome.
We hope to see you!
Photo from the Great Lakes JETAA’s Facebook Event Page
4. JETAASC
2017 Oshogatsu Family Festival – Year of the Rooster
When: January 8th, 11 am- 5pm PST
Where: Japanese American National Museum 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012
Ring in the Year of the Rooster with New Year-themed activities, performances, and crafts!
– Lucky zaru soba (cold buckwheat noodles) with Kidding Around the Kitchen
– Rooster candy sculptures by Shan the Candyman
– Mochi demonstration by Fugetsu-Do’s Brian Kito
– Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance byKodama Taiko
– Japanese drumming performance by TaikoProject
…and so much more!
Visit for janm.org/oshogatsufest2017 for complete schedule.
5. JETAANC
JETAANC East Bay Networking Nomikai
When: January 12th, 6-7:30pm PST
Where: Itani Ramen 1736 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California 94612
Join alumni and friends at our monthly East Bay Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! In January, we are heading back to Itani Ramen, a great Japanese ramen shop in Oakland with a nice selection of beer, sake, shochu, and soft drinks. Only a few steps away from 19th Street BART:
Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. It’s a good chance to develop your network. Everyone is welcome!
Look for alumni wearing red JETAANC lanyards. Or print out this mini JETAANC table sign so people can find you! Just fold in half and then fold the bottom of each side into a base to make a standing “triangle”:
http://bit.ly/Xedg5s
JETAANC East Bay Networking Nomikai are held the second Thursday of every month, so mark your calendars!
**Please drink responsibly.**
Photo from JETAANC’s Facebook Event Page
6. NEJETAA
2017 Shinnenkai New Years Party
When: January 14th, 5:30-8:30pm EST
Where: Shabu-Zen Allston 80 Brighton Ave, Allston, Massachusetts 02134
Happy New Years! 明けましておめでとうございます！
I hope everyone has a great start to the year! We would like to welcome this new year with our JET community by inviting you to our annual New Years Party 新年会. Come celebrate the New Years with everyone and play bingo, win prizes, and catch up with fellow JET alumni over delicious drinks and food!
Please RSVP to Eriko at social@nejetaa.com by January 11
When: Saturday, January 14 at 5:30pm
Where: Shabu Zen at 80 Brighton Ave, Allston
(parking: small parking lot on Reedsdale St. / parking lot in Super 88)
(train: 5 min walk from Packards Corner station on Green Line (B) )
https://www.google.com/
Who: JETs
Price: $20 per person
Happy New Years and we hope to see you there!
PC: From NEJETAA’s Facebook Event Page
JASO SHINNENKAI & TUNES OF JAPAN
When: January 19th, 5:30-8:30pm PST
Where: Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn)
SHINNENKAI! Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Rooster with Japanese and American friends! JASO is having its annual traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 . This year’s event will feature a delicious Japanese menu provided by Syun Izakaya and Koji Osakaya, beer and sake, traditional music, fukubukuro gift bags, kimono, and more!
TUNES OF JAPAN! JETAA Portland will be combining our annual Tunes of Japan music event with JASO’s 2017 Shinnenkai. Guests can enjoy a shamisen performance by Mitch Imori, a koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai, and a performance by Takohachi Taiko. Don’t miss this special chance to celebrate the new year with music, food, and friends. あけおめ、みんなさん！
When: Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Where: Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn)
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Dress Code: Business and business casual attire
Tickets:
For JET Alumni and their guests, JETAA Portland is offering 20 tickets at a special reduced price, $25 per ticket – half the price of a regular ticket! Purchase your ticket through our Paypal link below. Please note that no physical ticket will be provided and you must check-in at the JASO reception desk on the day of the event.
Photo from JETAA Portland’s Website
When: January 21st, 5-8 pm CST
Where: Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館 1016 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657
14th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnenkai
Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/2hNDdG7
Want a taste of Japan this new year? Then come to the 14th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnnenkai on January 21 (Saturday), from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館.
What Japanese things can I experience while there you ask? Well…
-Calligraphy
-Ema Plaques
-Fukuwarai (Pin theTail on the Donkey)
-Karuta (PlayingCards)
-Kimono Dress-up
-Onigiri (RiceBall) Making
-Origami
-More!
Tickets
$20.00 – Adults (21+)
$10.00 – 12 and Older
Free – Under 12
Photo from Patrick Finn via JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page
When: January 21st, TBA
Where: TBD
Annual Shinnenkai New Years Party
When: Saturday, January 21, 2017
Who: JET Alumni, Friends and Family
Where: Details to be Finalized
Additional Info: An Officer Open House will be held 1 hour before the start of the Shinnenkai. Please see “Leadership Opportunities/Election Information” section below for further details.
Photo from JETAANOLA’s Facebook Group
When: January 21st, 2-5 PM EST
Where: TBD
2:00 PM – Annual General Meeting
Where: TOKIO 2907 Huron St, Denver, Colorado 80202
Dinner is just $15 and includes ramen and a beer (or a softdrink with free refills). If you haven’t been to Tokio, take a gander at their website and check out their amazing space: http://www.mytokio.com/
Looking forward to catching up with everyone.
Where: Fox and Fiddle – Bloor 280 Bloor st west, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B9
Then come on out to the JETAA Toronto AGM on January 28th!
– Get involved with the JETAA executive committee!
– We’re always looking for the best, brightest, and げんきest to join our team.
– Have a great idea for an event? New to Toronto? Looking for adventure? Let us know!
Available JETAA Executive Positions – 2017-2018:
• Co-Chairs
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Events Coordinator
• Website Coordinator
• Conference Coordinator
• Communications Coordinator
• Membership Coordinator
• Community Liaison
• Senpai Liaison
• Senior Advisors
***Position details are posted on our website at: http://
Available Support Positions – 2017-2018:
• Treasurer Support
• Events Support
• Communications Support
• Conference Support
• Membership Support
Details~
Date: Saturday, January 28th
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm (followed by nijikai)
Location: Fox & Fiddle – Bloor (280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON)
Dinner: Provided
Nijikai: Post-meeting (8:00ish) – Location TBD
Cost: Free to join for JETAA members
RSVP: Not necessary, but if you have any questions you can e-mail Carl & Nick at chair@jetaatoronto.ca
Website: http://
We’re all looking forward to seeing you there!
JQ Magazine: Book Review — The ‘Tonoharu’ Trilogy
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“This graphic novel series arrests your attention, from the immersive quality of the art, to the highs of self depreciating humor, to the lows of isolation and despair that run through it. Those who have lived abroad will find much to relate to.” (Top Shelf Productions)
By Julio Perez Jr. (Kyoto-shi, 2011-13) for JQ magazine. A bibliophile, writer, translator, and graduate from Columbia University, Julio currently keeps the lights on by working at JTB USA while writing freelance in New York. Follow his enthusiasm for Japan, literature, and comic books on his blog and Twitter @brittlejules.
Everyone has felt out of place at some point in their lives. People who choose to live abroad sometimes make that their everyday. In Tonoharu, cartoonist and JET alum Lars Martinson (Fukuoka-ken, 2003-2006; Kyoto-fu, 2011-2016) illustrates a story exploring themes of human relationships through the experience of an English teacher in Japan on a journey of self-discovery. Told in three parts, the final volume was released in November and represents many years of work for Martinson that began to see fruition when he received the Xeric Grant for Comic Book Self-Publishers in 2007.
Tonoharu is a tale of several non-Japanese teachers of English living in the titular rural town outside of Fukuoka City, mostly from the viewpoint of a young American named Dan Wells. Wells feels out of place in Japan, but claims to have felt the same way back home without having the excuse of being a foreigner. The reader climbs in the back seat for an intimate road trip with him through his pursuit of purpose and success in his job and social life, privy to all manner of encounters from intimacy in the bedroom to traditional parades with locally made floats. In just one year, Wells encounters unique challenges in his work, frustrations with seemingly unrequited romantic interest for another American, confusion and alarm at the mysterious activities of other foreigners in Tonoharu, and worst of all, the inability to replace light bulbs in his apartment!
Tonoharu is full of quiet moments that when described may come off as unimpressive, but they are always captivating and powerful in the way the words and imagery captures the moodiness of imperfect exchanges between people that are not usually seen in glossier fiction. This quality is enhanced by a lack of narration—the framing story of Dan’s successor (also named Dan) features his narration, but in the main story the characters only express themselves by speaking to one another. Often the things they don’t say, their expressions and their body language, and the things they choose to say while alone, speak just as powerfully as the introspective autobiographical style of narrative-driven graphic novels such as Persepolis.
Travel Book Review: ‘Japan by Rail’
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Posted by Eden Law (Fukushima ALT 2010-2011, President of JETAANSW, Australian Country Representative, JETAAI Webmaster… I guess the very model of a modern Major-General?)
Not just for trainspotters
Travelling from one major city to another in Japan is a fantastic experience – the efficiency, the comfort, and for foreign travellers, the affordability, by way of the many available tourist travel passes. The extensive rail network and its famous and speedy bullet train (shinkansen) makes rail travel a viable choice to explore the country. And if you’ve ever thought about using this mode of transport for your next trip to Japan, then the recently published “Japan by Rail” travel guide would be a great way to start your planning.
Written by Ramsey Zarifeh (himself a former JET), Anna Udagawa, Andrew Picknell and James Hodgson, “Japan by Rail” is comprehensive – anywhere the rail network reaches, it will be covered in the book – except for the islands of Okinawa. Each chapter or part deals with the regions of Japan, such as Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Following along the major train route from either Tokyo or Osaka as a starting point, the chapters also detail and recommend many side-trips to lesser known destinations of towns, villages and noteworthy nature locations. Helpfully, it also lists the modes of transport and ticket prices where required, if needing to change between trains, buses or boat, and estimated travel times. While not extensive in every entry, accommodation, places to eat and shop are also included.
True to its specialisation, the book provides a generous amount of information on all things rail-related. Information on the various train passes are available – and there’s a quite a variety. There are even passes for short trips between just two destinations (for example, the Kawagoe Discount Pass between Ikebukuro and Kawagoe or “Little Edo”), which are described where applicable. Included are also train schedules for major rail routes by shinkansen, and suggested itinerary by rail. Note that the travel information is primarily based on the JR company, which dominates the country’s rail network infrastructure, though the text does include non-JR transport if needed to complete the journey. If you wish to use local travel routes that rely on non-JR lines, doing a self-guided tour by hired car, or choosing to base yourself from a place not covered in this book, “Japan by Rail” will be less useful, but can still provide some description of places and local sightseeing spots. Unusually, the guide book does not include JR’s railway maps, which would be useful (perhaps for future editions).
A great practical and detailed guide, “Japan by Rail” is highly recommended to start you off on your planning.
Japan by Rail 4th ed, Trailblazer Publications, and written by Ramsey Zarifeh, Anna Udagawa, Andrew Picknell and James Hodgson and available from the Trailblazer website
Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Event: JET Alumni: Positions Using Japanese at San Francisco Career Forum 2017
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Thanks to JET alumna Catherine Rackley (Chiba-ken) who works for DISCO International, for sharing this info:
JET alumni with at least conversational Japanese language ability are invited to the San Francisco Career Forum 2017 on February 11 & 12.
In addition to being a great opportunity to meet and interview directly with companies seeking individuals with intercultural skills, the San Francisco Career Forum will feature an informative panel discussion with bilingual IT professionals from Google, Nikkei America, and more.
—– San Francisco Career Forum 2017 —–
February 11 & 12 (Sat. & Sun.)
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
http://www.careerforum.net/event/sf/?ref=2017JETwit&lang=E
Register and begin applying to companies here: http://www.careerforum.net/event/sf/comlist.asp?ref=2016JETwit&lang=E
*There is no cost to register for or attend Career Forums.
*No cancellation is required if you later become unable to attend.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact JET alum, Catherine Rackley, at c.rackley@discointer.com.
We hope to see you in San Francisco!
Sincerely,
Catherine Rackley (Chiba-ken, 2005-2006)
DISCO International, Inc.
Job: Youth & Outreach Program Coordinator – Palm Beach County (Delray Beach, Florida, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Positions: Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator
Posted by: Palm Beach County
Location: Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Contract: Full-time (40hrs/week)
Thanks to JET alumna Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening:
The Youth and Outreach Program Coordinator will be responsible for the creation and implementation of educational programming for children (K-12) activities and off-site outreach programs (children and adults). This includes children’s activities at our annual festivals, special events, teacher development workshops, Family Fun Days, and our Summer Tour Plus program. The position requires a creative, dynamic and hands-on individual. The person must be able to work weekends and evening events. Position Reports to the Curator of Education.
Specific Responsibilities and Duties:
- Create and implement museum educational programs for children and families.
- Coordinate and implement all necessary aspects of programs to ensure success and efficiency (pre-, day-of, and post-program) of set-up and breakdown.
- Develop, implement, and manage outreach programs for both students and adults.
- Develop, create, and coordinate children’s (K-12) activities at our annual festivals and special event days, including the supervision of volunteers and managing setup and cleanup.
- Develop, implement, and oversee the Summer Tour Plus (STP) program activities.
- Supervise daily operations of STP, which also includes training and scheduling of interns and high school volunteers for the STP program.
- Work with Education Staff in developing, creating, preparing and implementing programs for public and private school collaborations and teacher development workshops.
- Manage the organization and inventory of the Education Department’s program supplies and replacement of various educational materials in the Yamato-kan exhibits when necessary.
- Work in conjunction with education staff to develop educational teaching materials and tour program contents
- Keep accurate monthly attendance and fiscal reports for all children’s programs, STP program, school collaborations, and outreach programs.
- And other duties as specified
Job: YES Alumni Coordinator – American Councils (Washington, D.C., USA)
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Positions: YES Alumni Coordinator, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program
Posted by: American Councils
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time
This is a job via Idealist:
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
JOB BAND: 4
Based in Washington, DC, the Alumni Coordinator will be part of a team that administers the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The YES Inbound program annually provides scholarships for up to 900 high school students from approximately 40 countries with significant Muslim populations to spend an academic year in the U.S. Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about their countries and cultures. The Alumni Coordinator will be the primary contact for alumni programming for the YES Consortium and will report to the YES Program Manager. Read More
Job: Senior Program Officer, Sustainability – Asia Society (New York City, USA)
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Positions: Senior Program Officer, Sustainability
Posted by: Asia Society
Location: New York City, USA
Contract: Full-time
This is a job via Idealist:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global non-profit with an exciting portfolio of programs in the areas of arts and culture, business and policy and education and leadership is seeking a Senior Program Officer for Sustainability in ASPI. The Asia Society Policy Institute (ASPI) is a start-up, solution-oriented think/do tank that places policy and business on equal footing in solving pressing challenges confronting the Asia-Pacific in security, prosperity, sustainability, and the development of common norms and values. The Senior Program Officer will help carry forward the project, ‘Toward a Northeast Asian Carbon Market’ (NEACM). The position will report to the Director of Asian Sustainability. It is a one-year, grant-funded position, with the potential of renewal. Read More
Internship: DC-based Internship with Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the Aspen Institute (Washington, DC)
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Posted by: Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the Aspen Institute
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contract: Full-time
Dear JETAADC Members:
We are writing to share two exciting internship opportunities with the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the Aspen Institute:
- Sasakawa USA has a new internship opening for the Education Program. The job posting is attached or can be found via Sasakawa’s website (click here).
- The Aspen Institute is hiring a paid, spring intern, to start in January. This group works on interesting and important economic issues that have the power to expand wealth-building opportunities to low- and moderate-income Americans, including retirement, tax reform, and consumer finance regulation. More info here: https://aspeninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=474837&&&jbsrc=1024
Thank you and good luck!
Job: Executive Assistant to Vice President – Dolby Laboratories (Tokyo, Japan)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Positions: Executive Assistant to Vice President
Posted by: Dolby Laboratories
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-time
Here’s a job via LinkedIn as an Executive Assistant at Dolby Laboratories:
Join the leader in entertainment innovation and help us design the future. At Dolby, science meets art, and high tech means more than computer code. As a member of the Dolby team, you’ll see and hear the results of your work everywhere, from movie theaters to smartphones. We continue to revolutionize how people create, deliver, and enjoy entertainment worldwide. To do that, we need the absolute best talent. We’re big enough to give you all the resources you need, and small enough so you can make a real difference and earn recognition for your work. We offer a collegial culture, challenging projects, and excellent compensation and benefits.
Summary Description:
Performs specialized administrative support tasks of a routine and non-routine nature to assist Dolby’s Vice President, Japan in the daily operation of the company. May lead and provide work guidance to other administrative and clerical employees. Normally receives no instruction on routine work and only general instructions on new assignments. Contacts may include all levels of company personnel, customer executives and may be confidential in nature. Requires knowledge of worldwide and Dolby Japan company procedures, business, product line and business practices. Accountable for assigned projects rather than supporting individuals with project responsibility. Read More
WIT Life #308: Silence
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WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
Last night I attended a screening of Martin Scorsese’s new film Silence, based on the 1966 novel 沈黙 (Chinmoku) by Shusaku Endo, himself a Japanese Catholic. It is the story of a Jesuit missionary sent to 17th century Japan, who is playe
d with great nuance by Andrew Garfield. He and his followers endure horrible persecution during this period when 隠れキリシタン (Kakure Kirishitan or Hidden Christians) are targeted for their beliefs. Having lived in Kyushu I had a vague sense of what had taken place in Nagasaki at that time, but not the extent of the barbaric ways Christians were killed and tortured. Read More
Job: Grant Writer & IVLP Coordinator – Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (Honolulu, HI, USA)
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Positions: Grant Writer & IVLP Coordinator
Posted by: Pacific and Asian Affairs Council
Location: Honolulu, HI, USA
Contract: Full-time
F/T position which requires fulfilling the duties of two positions: 1) Grant Writer, which manages existing and develops new grants and giving programs which are in line with PAAC’s mission and programs; 2) IVLP Coordinator, which manages the implementation of the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program in Hawaiʻi.
Requirements
The candidate should believe in PAAC’s mission and have an undergraduate degree preferably in Communications, English or International Affairs. Candidate should be a team player with a positive attitude, with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and excellent oral and written communication skills are a requirement. Grant writing experience is a plus. Knowledge of Hawaiʻi business and charitable environment, prior experience in program coordination, and travel/work experience abroad are preferred. Required travel around Oʻahu with possible neighbor island, mainland and international travel.
Responsibilities
- A. Grant Management & Development
- Oversee grants including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements
- Oversee grant prospect research
- Represent PAAC at grant acknowledgment events
- B. Giving Program Management & Development
- Manage applications and maintenance of giving programs such as Aloha United Way
- Work with Communications Officer to promote giving programs to members and community
- Oversee participation in giving program campaigns
- C. IVLP
- Coordinate IVLP including research on local resources, proposal writing, scheduling of meetings, Hawaiʻi hotel and ground transportation arrangements, home hospitality requests, and cultural activity suggestions
- Work closely with program agencies in Washington, DC via email and telephone
- Maintain data on visitors, resources and programs
- Engage with community to develop new resources in rising sectors of significance
- Serve as emergency contact for groups while they are in Hawaiʻi
- D. Other Administrative Responsibilities
- Assist Executive Director in general office management and support of other PAAC programs as needed.
- Providing support at PAAC’s forums, special dinners and fundraising events.
- Other projects as assigned by the Executive Director
Application Process: Please send resume and cover letter via email to ed@paachawaii.org by December 23, 2016. Job will be posted until filled. Application deadline December 23, 2016.
Job: Administrative Aide – New York University (New York, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Positions: Administrative Aide
Posted by: New York University
Location: New York City, New York, USA
Contract: Full-time
Involved in administrative and general assistance type office work for the Office of Student Affairs. The incumbent will provide handle complex budget work. Perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the departmental offerings and policies. Interact with the general public and act as NYU contact/liaison. Interact with University personnel including those at the senior level regarding specific issues and problems. Customize and/or compose letters in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants.
Qualifications:
- Required Education: High School diploma or equivalent or an Associate’s degree or some college.
- Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree.
- Required Experience: 3 years of office experience (with High School diploma). 2 years of office experience (with Associates degree or some college).
- Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of office experience (with Bachelor’s degree).
- Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding. Good proofreading and writing skills.
- Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office or proficiency with Apple. Knowledge of desktop publishing software. Knowledge of Access.
Application Process: To apply for this job please click here.
Job: Librarian – The Library of Congress (Washington, D.C., USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Positions: Librarian (Reference Librarian)
Posted by: Library of Congress
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-time
The Library of Congress is currently hiring a Japanese-speaking reference librarian to work in the Asian Reading Room.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/457098500
JQ Magazine: Music Review — ‘Time to Play’
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“Time to Play is a well-produced colletion of covers that delights in mixing together several genres.” (J-MUSIC Ensemble)
By Rashaad Jorden (Yamagata-ken, 2008-10) for JQ magazine. A former head of the JETAA Philadelphia Sub-Chapter, Rashaad is a graduate of Leeds Beckett University with a master’s degree in responsible tourism management. For more on his life abroad and enthusiasm for taiko drumming, visit his blog at www.gettingpounded.wordpress.com.
“J-pop meets jazz.” What does that really mean?
These words appear on the J-MUSIC Ensemble’s official website, the J-MUSIC Ensemble being a New York-based jazz-influenced instrumental band that mixes various genres. The group’s Grammy-nominated founder Patrick Bartley once told me, “We’re not just playing jazz songs; we’re taking the jazz mentality.”
So what do they serve up with Time to Play, their full-length recording debut? Befitting the group’s name, Time to Play features eight covers of songs by popular Japanese musical acts (including Hikaru Utada’s “Simple and Clean”) executed in a cohesive mix of jazz, funk, rock and pop. Sure enough, the album’s first track (and Perfume cover) “Game” features a significant rock influence with a heavy dose of bass and guitar. The album closes with another substantial touch of rock as the Yoko Kanno cover “The Real Folk Blues” also features a significant helping of the two above-mentioned instruments (but oddly enough, the song doesn’t sound in any way like a folk or blues tune).
