Job: JETAA NSW Careers Networking Night Thurs, Feb. 12 (Australia)
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Via JETAA NSW. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Date: Thursday, 12th February 2015
Time: 6-9 pm
Venue: The Poolroom (downstairs), The Royal George Hotel, 330 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (opposite Wynyard station)
Get to know some like-minded people for social or business opportunities at our casual networking evening.
There will be opportunity for individual mentoring, job-hunting tips and discussion about how to make the most of your JET experience in your future career.
Recently returned JETs are particularly welcome, as well as JETAA ‘senpai’ who are willing to share their experiences since returning from Japan.
This is an informal event, so even if you can’t stay for long feel free to pop in and say hello! Let us know you’re coming via our Facebook event page.
Jobs: Programs Team Coordinator with CISabroad
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Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). A sometimes writer, graphic designer and photographer in New York City. If you love food and TV, check out Sophia’s life adventures on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
The Center for International Studies (CIS) provides innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens. CISabroad is looking for a Programs Team Coordinator for their Massachusetts office.
The Program Coordinator will oversee the application processing, student communication, Site Director involvement, invoice payment and program delivery. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as a leader and member of a team, provide direction, delegate and will possess strong organizational skills.
Some responsibilities are, but not limited to:
- Report on team region as needed, including completing program reports and assessments.
- Use web-based applications to maintain contact with students and advisors as well as track student documents and communication.
- Oversee creation, maintenance and distribution of pre-departure materials including Online Pre-Departure Orientation system and pre-departure webinars.
- Create and manage visa letters as needed and send to students in a timely fashion.
For more information and qualifications: CISabroad
Application deadline: February 15, 2015
Jobs: Study Abroad Coordinator with the University of Arizona
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Posted by Sophia Chan (Sapporo-shi, 2009-2014). A sometimes writer, graphic designer and photographer in New York City. If you love food and TV, check out Sophia’s life adventures on her blog, Sophia said. If interested in more job listings, join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
The University of Arizona is looking for a Study Abroad Coordinator to join their University of Arizona Office of Global Initiatives (OGI) and Study Abroad and Student Exchange (SASE) team. This position is responsible for managing student mobility on assigned study abroad and student exchange programs, working with fellow coordinators on ongoing pan-office projects and new initiatives, and collaborating with University of Arizona (UA) departments and other UA offices on global programming as it relates to the assigned geographic region.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
For requirements and more information: www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=215058
Job: International Cultural Ambassador — Fukui City
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Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: International Cultural Ambassador
Posted by: Fullerton and New Brunswick Sister City Associations
Location: Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Fukui City has engaged in numerous international exchange activities through its sister city connection with the City of New Brunswick and the City of Fullerton. Since 2010, it has invited Fukui City International Cultural Ambassadors (FCAs) from its sister cities in the U.S. These cultural ambassadors have been conducting classes on cultural understanding at elementary schools throughout the city while engaging in various exchange activities with local residents. The accepted applicant will work in Fukui City and receive a set compensation package. This is a valuable opportunity to convey American culture to local residents while experiencing Japan’s own unique culture firsthand through life in Fukui.
Applicants must have excellent English communication skills and enough Japanese language skills to communicate with the citizens of Fukui.
Period: August 1, 2015 – July 31, 2016 (may be reappointed up to 3 years)
Deadline: Application must arrive by Friday, February 20th
Please email mmonnier@rafu.com for PDFs of the full job description and application.
(Ideally applicants will be from New Brunswick, NJ or Fullerton, CA given the sister city relationships. But it still might be worth applying even if you’re not from either of those places!)
Justin’s Japan: Nippon in New York — Kawaii Central, Japan Week, Mr. Big, the Last ‘Naruto’
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The Last: Naruto the Movie premieres at Village East Cinema Feb. 21. (VIZ Media)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories.
Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from an exhibition for the whole family that’s perfect for introducing kids to Tokyo life, a big-screen anime farewell to a certain ninja you won’t want to miss, and an annual showcase that brings the sights (and tastes) of Japan to vivid life.
This month’s highlights include:
Now through May 17
Children’s Museum of Manhattan, 212 West 83rd Street
$11 children/adults, $7 seniors
Experience Tokyo’s vibrant culture in a new interactive exhibit! Children will have fun learning about life in present day Japan in this playful, highly immersive environment that transports families to two distinct areas of Tokyo that exist side by side: one serene and exquisite, the other, too cute for words. Kawaii Central is a streetscape inspired by Tokyo’s bustling Harajuku district, bursting with color, trendy shops and cuter than cute styles. Kids sing karaoke, smile for the photo booth camera, serve up a seasonal Japanese meal, and design adorable mascots for their families. Plus, learn more about contemporary Japan through special programs for the public, free with admission.
Jan. 29-31, 7:30 p.m.
Miwa Yanagi Zero Hour: Tokyo Rose’s Last Tape
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street
$35, $28 Japan Society members
Stranded in Japan during World War II, a young Japanese-American woman was forced to serve as a radio broadcaster for a propaganda program controlled by the Japanese Imperial Army, and was subsequently tried for treason. Seventy years later, this historic incident is brought to life through a visually stunning whodunit, conceived, written and directed by internationally renowned visual artist Miwa Yanagi. Brimming with iconic imagery from her rich body of photographic work, Zero Hour tells the multi-layered story of a woman caught between two nations during the war. This presentation marks Yanagi’s North American debut as a theater artist. Performed in English and Japanese with English subtitles.
Feb. 7-8
Music from Japan: East Asian Vibrancy and Highlights of MFJ Commissions III
Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue
$20-$40
Over two days, Music from Japan’s 40th anniversary will be commemorated with exciting cross-cultural collaborations between musicians from Japan and its neighboring countries, China and Korea. Three internationally acclaimed traditional instrumentalists from Japan, Korea, and China will perform contemporary and classical repertoire on their respective instruments. A series of solo works will be followed by a group improvisation and the world premiere of Unkai (Sea of Clouds), written by MFJ-commissioned composer Ned Rothenberg especially for the occasion. The following afternoon, to celebrate MFJ’s long history of commissioning Japanese and American composers to create new work, two new MFJ commissions will be presented alongside a retrospective of compositions from prior years.
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Job: Translator — Voltage Entertainment (Remote)
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Thanks to JET alum Alyssa Hoey for passing this on. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Translator
Posted by: Voltage Entertainment
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Voltage, Inc. is looking to expand its lineup of translated games and is in need of Japanese to English translators who have experience translating scripts for video games. Voltage is a pioneer in the field of romance simulation apps for a female audience in Japan and continues to lead the industry. They have had great success in the past hiring both current and former JETs, and are looking for more JETs to join their team.
Japanese: http://koi-game.voltage.co.jp/
English: http://koi-game.voltage.co.jp/romance/index.html
Details:
Translators will be provided with scripts from Voltage’s “Koi-game” series and will translate these into English. Emphasis will be on creating a script that will appeal to English-speaking users rather than creating a direct translation of the original script. Scripts should be translated into American English rather than British English.
Requirements:
– Must have strong understanding of both Japanese and English grammar.
– Experience translating scripts for video games or apps.
– Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 level or equivalent reading comprehension in Japanese.
– Bonus points for experience in script writing.
Responsibilities/Possible Assignments:
1. Main Story: 17 chapters per character.
2. Epilogue: 3 chapters per character.
3. Sequel: 10 chapters per character.
4. Spin off: Varies between games.
There are about 5000 characters per script and there will be up to 200,000 to 250,000 characters to translate each month.
Salary:
3 Cents per character.
All references to “characters” refer to the Japanese characters in the original text.
If you are interested, please submit your resume and a translation sample to l10n@voltage-ent.com.
Job: Publicity Coordinator — Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan (DC)
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Via the JICC. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Publicity Coordinator
Posted by: Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Type: Full-Time
The Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Publicity Coordinator. This individual is responsible for disseminating information about the JICC and various Japan-related events to the public and media, creating and designing promotional materials, and drafting speeches.
View the full job description here: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/employment.html#PC
Job: Receptionist — Nashville Consulate (Deadline Jan. 28! Today!)
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Thanks to JET alum Cameron Manning of the Consulate for passing this on. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Receptionist
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN
The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is seeking a Receptionist.
Job Description:
The duties of this position include but are not limited to:
* Receiving and directing phone calls
* Providing secretarial and administrative support
* Maintaining a general filing system
* Other office administrative duties
Eligibility Criteria:
* Understanding of Japanese culture and intercultural communication skills (working experience in a Japanese environment a plus)
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
* Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications
* Native fluency in English
* Conversational level Japanese a plus
* Must have permanent work authorization in the United States
To Apply:
Please e-mail your resume to accounts1@nv.mofa.go.jp or send by mail to
1801 West End Avenue, Suite 900
Nashville, TN 37203
Deadline:
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Expected Start Date:
Late February 2015
I’ll Make It Myself!: Vegan “Unagi” with Shiitake
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L.M. (CIR Ishikawa-ken, Anamizu, 2009-11) is the editor of The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight. Ze works in international student exchange; writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan and the US; curates The Rice Cooker Chronicles, a series of essays by JETs and JET alumni on the theme of cooking/eating and being alone in Japan; and admins The JET Alumni Culinary Group on LinkedIn.
I love unagi, but with the endangerment of the glass eel population (as well as the rising cost), it might be best to cool it with the eel. Although I’ve been following the eel news for several months, I hadn’t considered alternatives, but I saw this recipe for “Mock Eel” in the latest issue of Saveur and was intrigued.
Job: Vice President — Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation (DC)
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Thanks to Emily Orr, Professional Development Chair of JETAADC, for sharing this listing. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Vice President
Posted by: Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
Location: Washington, DC
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, a congressionally-created non-profit organization that promotes understanding and cooperation between the United States and Asia, is seeking to fill the position of Vice President in its Washington, D.C. office.
Job: Administrative Assistant — Sojitz Corporation of America (NY)
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Thanks to Emily Orr, Professional Development Chair of JETAADC, for sharing this listing. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Administrative Assistant or Sr. Administrative Assistant, Legal and Compliance Department
Posted by: Sojitz Corporation of America
Location: NY
This position is responsible for (i) coordinating the Master Data Management Group, which invlolves data entry into SAP for new customers, vendors, products, materials and employees, and (ii) providing administrative and general support to the Legal & Compliance Department by processing ledger entries, reconciling invoices, preparing internal reports and general office services.
View the full listing here: http://sojitzamericas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Sr.-Administrative-Assistant-Jan-8-20151.pdf
Job: Local Coordinator, Greater Hartford Region – InterExchange Au Pair USA (Farmington, CT)
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Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Local Coordinator, Greater Hartford Region
Posted by: InterExchange Au Pair USA
Location: Farmington, CT
Type: Part-Time
InterExchange Au Pair USA is looking for a professional and dynamic self-starter to oversee its Greater Hartford Region au pair group. The main areas of coverage include Avon, Farmington, Glastonbury, Simsbury, Wethersfield, and West Hartford. While upholding Department of State guidelines, this individual will help promote a cultural exchange program that provides a unique solution for families seeking affordable and flexible childcare. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a group of lively international au pairs and American host families. The right candidate will work from home, part-time (approx 5-10 hours per week), with the opportunity for growth.
View the full listing on Idealist here: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/333tKxH9XJBfP
Job: Lead & Assistant Teacher Positions – Schoolhouse Montessori Academy (Farmington Hills, MI)
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Listing via post from Rhea Young on the Great Lakes JETAA Facebook group. Posted by Mia Nakaji Monnier (Prospective JET, 2015-2016), freelance writer and Online Editor of The Rafu Shimpo, a Japanese American daily newspaper based in Los Angeles. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Lead & Assistant Teachers
Posted by: Schoolhouse Montessori Academy
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
Schoolhouse Montessori Academy is looking for Lead and Assistant Teachers for a new language immersion program at our Farmington Hills location. Qualified candidates must speak, read, write and communicate fluently in Japanese and English. Currently holding or pursuing a Montessori certification is a plus.
To learn more about available positions visit the full listing: http://www.schoolhousemontessori.com/component/content/article/2-standard/186-japaneseteacher, call (248) 487-3022 ext. 113, or forward your resume to hr@schoolhousecorporate.com.
JQ Magazine: Book Review — ‘Halfway Home: Drawing My Way Through Japan’
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“Through reading her travelogue, Inzer comes across as a writer who would make an excellent travel blogger, as she gives prospective visitors to Japan fascinating tidbits about the country’s culture and attractions.” (Naruhodo Press)
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.
You may remember being treated to “What I did during my summer vacation” tales in elementary school. Well, Christine Mari Inzer spent a memorable summer vacation visiting family in Japan and she documents those travels in a largely visual journey titled Halfway Home: Drawing My Way Through Japan.
Halfway Home—so-titled because Inzer, the daughter of a Japanese mother and American father, describes herself as being half at home in the United States and half at home in Japan—summarizes her travels through a collection of photos, illustrations (all self-drawn), and anecdotes. Geared toward young adults (the author is currently a high school senior in Connecticut), Inzer details the ups and downs of travel while humorously detailing some moments of aggravation, such as her frustration with the shyness of Japanese boys.
For young people interested in eventually visiting Japan, Halfway Home provides an introduction to several of the country’s landmarks (the Daibustu in Nara, Kinkaku-ji, in Kyoto, etc.), cultural aspects, and quirks (such as the ubiquity of vending machines). Through reading her travelogue, Inzer comes across as a writer who would make an excellent travel blogger, as she gives prospective visitors to Japan fascinating tidbits about the country’s culture and attractions.
While the journal might have been enhanced a bit with the inclusion of a couple of other aspects of Japanese culture (if Inzer spent a summer in Japan, you would think she surely had to have experienced a hanabi taikai), you don’t have to be a teen to enjoy Halfway Home. Reading about her journey through Japan will surely evoke natsukashii moments for anyone who has spent a lot of time in the country.
Visit Christine’s homepage at http://christinemari.com. For more JQ magazine book reviews, click here.
【RocketNews24】Are you smarter than a (Japanese) 5th grader? Take this mind-bending test and find out!
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Posted by Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010–13), editor and writer for RocketNews24. The following article was written by KK Miller, a writer and translator for RocketNews24, a Japan-based site dedicated to bringing fun and quirky news from Asia to English speaking audiences.
Pretty much everyone enjoys being able to help their younger siblings or kids with their elementary school homework. It’s a little piece of joy to pass on what you’ve learned and prove how cool of a mom/dad or big brother/sister you are. You impart some simple knowledge and see the little light bulb turn on in their head as they begin to understand. Then you can sit back and watch with confidence as they interact with the world around them.
But what do you do when the homework is a question that even you can’t answer? This brainteaser had everyone in one Japanese family stumped for over an hour, so they turned to Twitter for help. And then much of the Internet was stumped too. Take a look at these riddles and see how many you can get playing: What Prefecture is This?
Some brain teasers never make you feel good, and you just need to get the answer however you can. That’s probably why one girl recently tweeted her sister’s elementary school homework. But we kind of agree with her: how is this elementary school homework?!?
Are you up for the challenge? Let’s try it ourselves!
Highlight to reveal answer: Nagasaki (長崎)
Yes, that row of hiragana characters is supposed be a hint at the name of a Japanese prefecture. Any ideas?
Just as there is an order for the alphabet, there is an order for the Japanese syllabary. All characters are placed in rows by their vowels sounds in the order: [a], [i], [u], [e], [o]. In the picture above, however, the hiragana characters begin from “i”, reading: ni (に),nu (ぬ), ne (ね), no (の), with na (な) all the way at the end. To any native Japanese person, this should seem seriously strange since, as the little arrow tells us, na should be at the front! Or, in Japanese: “Na ga saki ni.” Clever!
Didn’t get this first one correct? Check out the rest of the quiz at RocketNews24!
