(New Posts) JET Alum Parenting Blog: “US-JAPAN FAM”
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Heather Wilson Tomoyasu (ALT Ibaraki-ken, 2004-06), previously Manager of Public Relations at the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, is now a newly established work-at-home mom, owner of Miny Moe (selling diaper & nursing pad sampler packs), and blogging in Brooklyn on her site US-Japan Fam to hopefully compile the ultimate resource for Japanese-American cross cultural families, delving into the matters of raising children bilingually, bi-culturally, and bi-racially in the Big Apple.
Up Up & Away – Flying with Baby: Kenzo took his first flight in utero – to Japan no less! Out of the womb, he flew at 6 weeks. Just a 2 hour jaunt this time, but he was a trooper! I on the other hand was a nervous wreck!! Would he scream the whole flight? Would we join the mile high diaper blowout club? Luckily, neither of those happened, and I’m knocking on wood for our next flight in May, this time I’ll be sans daddy… <CONTINUE for more including how to get a passport, carry-on and lap child policies, etc!>
Don’t Fry Baby!: Let me preface this entry by saying I have not yet tried any of these products yet, and the companies have not asked me to 
promote them, nor do they know that I am doing so. These are just some products or companies I’ve come across in my search to protect my little one from the harsh rays of his first summer without slathering him with chemicals or keeping him tethered to my sofa indoors all season! Check ’em out if you’re so inclined, and please leave a comment if you have tried (and recommend or don’t recommend) any of these… <CONTINUE to see a list of great organic sunblocks and UPF 50+ UV clothing options!>
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Job: Postings from Idealist.org 4.19.13
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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Geneva Marie (Niigata-ken 2008-09) Geneva is a contributor to both JETwit and JETAANY. Geneva is on a continuous (epic) search for Japanese-related jobs in the United States. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Assistant Director, East Asia and the Pacific
Posted by: Institute of International Education
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: 69,000 annually
Start Date: May 21, 2013
IIE is seeking an Assistant Director to manage a team of regional program staff responsible for administering Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar programs for the East Asia & the Pacific region. Master’s degree in related field and East Asia/Pacific-related work experience required.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/35X4C6HWW3zh4/
International Exchange Student Coordinator
Posted by: PAX- Program of Academic Exchange
Type: Part-Time
Location: Savannah, GA & Raleigh, NC
Salary: Salary is commission based
Application Deadline: Not Specified
PAX is seeking an independent education contractors to work in community service field. Ideal candidates should enjoy working with teens, possess excellent communication and sales skills, and bring an internationally-minded perspective to what they do. The position boasts part-time, flexible scheduling, modest compensation on a commission basis, annual international travel perks and is managed from home.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/Gdgc8J7sstW4/
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/6MpSZ62bhxNp/
Tomodachi Camp Director
Posted by: Ayusa
Type: Temporary
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: Not Specified
Start Date: Not Specified
This is an exciting opportunity to work with youth from Japan, and to engage alongside them in a challenging and dynamic learning process. The ideal Camp Director enjoys working with youth and is interested in youth leadership and community development. Undergraduate degree required, masters preferred. Minimum three to five years of summer programming.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/KzckwXwjXtnp/
Participant Support Advisor -AFS-USA
Posted by: AFS-USA
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $31,500
Start Date: Not Specified
The Participant Support Advisor works closely with the Participant Support Manager (PSM) on completing tasks related to AFS’s implementation of participant support, quality standards, and compliance for AFS’s hosting and sending programs. Areas of responsibility for this position may include providing administrative support for the department. Nonetheless, the Participant Support Advisor will primarily take on responsibility for participant support case management. Bachelor’s degree required.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/FK6ssSpNJ32D/
Co0rdinator of English Language Learning
Posted by: US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Type: Full-time
Location: Colchester, VT
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: April 30, 2013
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), a nongovernmental, not-for-profit national organization dedicated to addressing the needs and rights of refugees and immigrants, seeks a Coordinator of ESL for its Vermont field office. This field office operates as a refugee resettlement program and employment program for refugees, asylees and victims of trafficking, as well as immigration counseling, interpretation/translation services, community education programs and legal services. Requirements include MATESOL, MS Office proficiency, driver’s license, clean driving record, and personal transportation.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/zX6pxF7m6JNp/
Jobs: Japanese Company seeks Bilingual (Mandarin-English) staff (NYC)
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Thanks to JET alum Jackie Pang for sharing this opportunity. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Positions: Showroom Sales Associate and Customer Service Representative
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Full-time/ Part-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Showroom Sales Associate
Full-time / Part-time salesperson needed for busy, high volume retail showroom. Excellent, fluent verbal/written english required, Japanese and/or Chinese language skills preferred. Successful candidate will handle customer care and sales of Japanese chef knives, kitchen equipment, and tableware. Successful candidates will be energetic, enthusiastic, and outgoing with minimum one (1) year experience in retail sales.
Great benefits including health insurance, sick/personal/vacation days and sales incentive plan.
Email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@korin.com . Fax to: Attn: Showroom Manager, 212-587-7027. No phone calls please. Read More
WIT Life #231: 2020 Olympics in Tokyo?
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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 together with her own observations.
Last night I went to a reception at the Nippon Club hosted by the Honorable Naoki Inose, the Governor of Tokyo. His remarks were proceeded by some from Mr. Shigeyuki Hiroki, Japanese Ambassador and Consul General of Japan in New York, who was also a co-host. Ambassador Hiroki offered his condolences for the recent tragedy in Boston before Read More
Job: Actus – Business Development/Sales at Japanese NPO (New York , NY)
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Via Actus Consulting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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**Note: please make sure to indicate that you learned of the listing via JETwit if you apply.**
Position: Business Development/Sales at Japanese NPO
Posted by: Actus Consulting
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $37K+ Excellent Benefits
Start Date: N/A
Company Information:
Established in 1951, the hiring non-profit government related organization has been promoting trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world.
The hiring company also provides information and support to foreign companies looking for successful entry and expansion in the Japanese market. They provide a wide-range of services, such as timely market intelligence, extensive business development support, and relevant business events, designed to encourage new business between foreign companies and Japan . They also provide current information on the laws and regulations surrounding new business operation in Japan to assist companies in expanding their business to Japan.
6 branches in the US including the one in NY, 72 branches in 54 countries around the world, 36 branches in Japan.
More than 1500 employees around the world Read More
Toby Weymiller (ALT Hokkaido, 1997-2000)
I was shocked and saddened today to see a post to the Pacific Northwest JETAA email group letting everyone know that JET alum Toby Weymiller (Hokkaido, 1997-2000) had lost his life in an avalanche. Toby had sent me anecdotes for the JETAA NY Newsletter over the years and also shared how he was building his eco-friendly kissaten in Hokkaido. I also just learned that he had been involved with efforts to rescue animals in Tohoku after the tsunami through AngelsWithFurJapan. According to Toby’s Facebook page and Lynn’s email below, there is a memorial service for him on Saturday, April 20 in Tacoma, WA.
Below is the email sent to the PNW JETAA group:
It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad new of the passing of Toby Weymiller (Hokkaido ALT, 1997-2000) on March 29th from injuries sustained in an avalanche. Though originally interviewed in LA, he departed from Seattle and lived in Seattle for a few years after participating on the JET Program (2004 – 2007), before returning to Hokkaido with his wife Maiko; therefore, in my book, Toby will forever be a member of our Seattle JETs/PNWJETAA family.
For those of you who frequented Kinokuniya around 2005, you may have run into Maiko, as she used to work there. Toby loved being outdoors, and had an a great appreciation for nature and the environment. I never knew what kind of adventure he & was going to embark upon at any given time or what stories he was going tell about Bomber the cat. One of the more memorable ventures was a couple of years after moving back to Japan, when he and Maiko built “Square One” – their straw bale eco-hybrid house in Higashikawa. I remember being fascinated by the whole process, as they shared video updates on YouTube. The project later evolved in to a book that he published in 2011 called “The Building of Square One”.
I just recently learned of this news – thanks to Jeff Huffman for spotting the obituary & passing it on. For any of you who knew Toby, a celebration of his life will be held at the Harmon Brewing Company in Tacoma, WA, this Saturday, April 20 at 4 pm.
Toby, for those of us lucky to have been touched by your friendship, you will be remembered and missed.
Lynn Miyauchi
Seattle PNWJETAA
Membership Committee
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For more information about Toby you can go to the Angels With Fur Japan website: http://angelswithfurjapan.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/toby-weymiller/
There’s also a very nice tribute by a friend with more information about Toby here: http://www.seanmisen.com/?p=941
Let’s Talk Japan Podcast: Episode 8, The Art of Japanese Bonsai
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Let’s Talk Japan is a twice monthly, interview-format podcast covering a wide range of Japan-related topics. Host Nick Harling lived in Japan from 2001 until 2005, including two great years as a JET Program participant in Mie-Ken. He practices law in Washington, D.C., and lives with his wife who patiently listens to him talk about Japan…a lot.
In this episode, Nick speaks with Aaron Packard, assistant curator of the National Bonsai and Pinjing Museum, which is located within the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. Together they discuss:
- The history of bonsai
- How Aaron became interested in this art form and was able to make it a full-time career
- The contents of the National Arboretum’s Bonsai and Penjing collection
- The rewards and pressure that can come from working with bonsai
- Advice for anyone interested in starting a bonsai collection
Click HERE to listen.
If you have not already done so, be sure to “like” the podcast on Facebook, and follow the podcast on Twitter @letstalkjapan. Additionally, please consider leaving a positive rating and/or review in iTunes.
Thanks!
Nick
JET Alum Journalists: New Culling Method By Taiji Cove Dolphin Hunters Deemed Inhumane
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Here’s a link to a quick story put together by JET alum James Foley (Fukushima-ken, Iwaki-shi, 2007-10).
CLAIR Magazine “JET Plaza” series: Jordan Patrick Lincez (Aichi)
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Each month, current and former JET participants are featured in the “JET Plaza” section of the CLAIR Forum magazine. The May 2013 edition includes an article by JET alumn Jordan Patrick Lincez. Posted by Celine Castex (Chiba-ken, 2006-11), currently programme coordinator at CLAIR Tokyo.
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“Through the people I meet, I feel as though I have a responsibility to share my love and experiences of Japan to strengthen and sustain the bonds that were tied in fellowship and goodwill.”
Jordan Patrick Lincez (Aichi-ken, Toyone-mura, 2009-11) is from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He has been playing various instruments from a young age, first learning the guitar from his father Marc Victor, and eventually making an album with him before joining the JET Programme. Jordan spent two years in one of the smallest villages of Japan and his contributions to the community include recording a collaborative album with local musicians and organizing a charity music festival. He is now studying in Vancouver, BC, to become a French teacher in elementary schools in rural Canada.
After JET – Rural Reflections
Steve Jobs once talked about connecting the dots only after you go through something. Coming to and leaving Toyone was like that. My memories of there are vivid: wet mornings with mists floating above green mountains around Tsugawa Heights; straining to keep my eyes open and my body moving to the drum on Hana Matsuri; watching the evening sun burst in orange and red leaves during the autumn foliage season on my drive to Toyama; listening to my students practice Kendo in the dojo while watching the snow gently falls outside; joining my friends in celebrating our charity festival’s success with the most bountiful yakiniku feast I have ever seen. I have left Japan with a wealth of memories and friendships that I will carry with me forever, and it was only in connecting the dots looking back that am I able to see the impact my experiences there have had on my life and current endeavors.
What brought me to Japan? I wanted a new challenge, and, one day, I met a wonderful teacher in Ottawa who taught me Japanese, but also taught me about Japanese culture—and I was fascinated with it. I had to go experience it. I had to get out of Ottawa, out of Canada, and learn about myself through experiencing life in a different world. JET brought me to Japan and placed me as an ALT in two of the smallest villages in Japan: Toyone and Toyama in Aichi Prefecture. Read More
Job: TKP New York, Inc. – Group Sales Manager – Conference Center/Event Sales (New York, NY)
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Thanks to JET alum Lana Kitcher of Bridges to Japan for sharing this job listing. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Group Sales Manager – Conference Center/Event Sales
Posted by: TKP New York, Inc.
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Job Summary
TKP Corporation, Japan’s premiere Conference Center and Event Planning space, is coming to the US. We need key Sales Staff to help grow our unique business concept in this country!
The Group Sales Manager is responsible for building TKP New York, Inc.’s (“TKP”) brand in the New York City area. This includes, but is not limited to, actively prospecting and calling on new business, preparing proposals, making sales, managing a sales group, improving internal processes, and ensuring all events/conferences are delivered according to client expectations. The most important task of this position is to reach individual and team monthly US revenue targets for our Conference Center sales. This is the one of the key managerial positions for the Company in the US. Read More
WIT Life #230: Spring has sprung! (桜祭り)
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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 together with her own observations.
After spending the last week in New Orleans on business, I was happy to come home to lovely spring weather here in NY. The sun is shining and the flowers are blooming, not least of all the sakura! Around these parts the 桜祭り (sakura matsuri) at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden is famous for celebrating the cherry blossoms and Japanese culture, but over in Queens there is another festival which has grown over the last three years. As you can probably tell from this shot of the 59th Street Bridge shrouded in sakura, I’m referring to Roosevelt Island’s very own 桜祭り.
After getting off the F train or alighting from the tram, a short walk along the East River leads you to the stars of the show, the sakura. Although they weren’t quite at their peak, they were Read More
JET alum seeks to create “Japan Town” in Sydney
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I saw a post about this on the JETAA New South Wales Facebook page and thought this was worth sharing with the JET alum community since it’s a JET alum seeking to literally spread Japanese culture. Here’s the full description of the project being pursued by JET alum Joshua Flannery at http://www.pozible.com/project/21447:
Sydney already has a China Town, a “little Italy” (Leichardt/Haberfield), a Korea Town (Eastwood/City) and many more pockets of ethnic-flavoured deliciousness.
This pozible project aims to create a permanent “Little Japan” somewhere in Sydney (actually I prefer the name “Little Kyoto as it is less common than Little Tokyo or Little Osaka a la San Francisco).
Sure, we have the Japanese supermarket and a bit of a community in Northbridge but its not exactly an equivalent to China Town. We also have a little pocket of restaurants and a Japanese bookshop in Artarmon but to be honest, you could walk right through it and not realise it was there.
More than just a collection of restaurants in the same area, this will include an onsen (Japanese traditional baths), a geisha house, quaint little Japanese bars, street vendors/markets selling chicken kara age (Japanese fried chicken) and takoyaki (fried octopus ball) stands.
There would be a manga cafe and maybe even a maid cafe.
Japanese art and craft would be on display and on sale with J-Pop, Enka and Japanese hip-hop heard throughout the area.
There would be regular events and performances and busking in the area would be permitted for Japanese and Japan related artists.
A Business with Japan zone would also be created with an area to network with local business people with Japanese products and services or business visitors from Japan. To see a Japanese salary man roaming from the zone to a restaurant to a bar just like the backstreets of Tokyo would not be unusual.
For those wanting to study Japanese or keep up their language skills, there will be “Japanese language zones” where only Japanese language will be spoken. The will also give an effect as if one were over in Japan. Further to the language learning, there will be classes to make Japanese food, art and martial arts training available in a dojo space.
Sydney’s Little Japan will be an experiential, educational and delicious zone of Japan flavored food, art, culture and people.
Outside of Japan, this space will be the most extensive Japan flavored space in the world and people will actually visit it as a tourist attraction too.
What do I have and why me?
· Japanese food and culture addict
* 6 years living and working in Japan
· A network of Japanese business community
· A network of Japanese people living in Sydney (including my Japanese wife)
· Experience as the only non-Japanese staff in Sydney’s first sushi train restaurant
· Strong links into Japans business and hospitality industry (I’m a Certified Sake Professional)
– My day job now is working with start-ups, entrepreneurs, investors and everyone else in the innovation ecosystem. I know what it takes to plan and execute a project :
What do I need?
In order to do this properly, I need some funding to do the research for the project. I’d like to conduct interviews with current players in Sydney (read Japanese restaurant owners, importers, dojo managers, the Japan Foundation, the Japan External Trade Organisation, Japanese schools and the Japanese expat community).
Depending on how much is pledged, I would also look at 1 trip to Japan to meet with potential partners based in Japan who may support the project (read government officials, businesses and others with interested in spreading “Japan” further into Sydney). It would be cool to bring something new that doesn’t exist in Australia over.
The goal will be to create a detailed report, which will give a clearer idea of:
1) who wants to be a part of this
2) what the real size of this Japan Town will be (a multilevel building or an area around a train station in the suburbs or?)
3) how much money it will cost to make this happen
Upon the completion of the project, I will send those who donate a copy so they can see what this project has found.
The document will also act as the basis to start the second, much larger project of beginning to actually make this Japan Town become a reality – and another reason for people to love Sydney.
Here’s the link to pledge to the cause: https://www.pozible.com/fund/support/21447/0/-1
JETAA Chapter Beat 12th April 2013
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Welcome to JETAA Chapter Beat. Theodore Genba Bigby (Yamagata 2008-12) walks you through some of the highlights from JET alumni associations across the globe. Genba currently serves as the JETAA UK Webmaster and on the JETAA Midlands committee.
It’s only the second time I’m doing this, but sometimes, I look at the events and where they’re going to be held and I wish I could attend! In fact, this month’s “headline” event, so to speak, is by JETAA New York. I’ll try to behave like the googlebot and return to chapters that keep producing events. That doesn’t mean I won’t be looking at all chapters as I have taken a look at as many as possible. What I’ve noticed is that some are more active than others. Hopefully, doing the JETAA Chapter Beat on a more regular basis will give all chapters ideas and encourage those chapters who are less active to become more active (or maybe publicise their activity). For me, the ability to exchange feelings and ideas between people who share similar experiences is the greatest benefit of JETwit. Let’s see what’s going on around the world of JETAA over the next few weeks.
Hanami Picnic
20th April 2013
Central Park, New York
http://jetaany.org/2013/04/11/hanami-picnic/
What could be better than a Hanami party in Japan? I’d say a Hanami party in New York City has got to come pretty close to trumping it, especially when the venue is Central Park. Meet at the park’s Great Lawn (near The MET Museum~ 84th Street and 5th Avenue). To get there on the Subway, you need to take the 4/5/6 train to 86th Street or B/C train to 81st Street. I have no idea what all of that means, but one day I hope to find out by visiting NYC and perhaps even attending an event myself. There’s also a map to the location of the party that can be found by visiting the link above. “We will be picnicking on the east side of the Great Lawn between fields #2 and #4…We will have RED balloons and the JETAANY banner. Contact Pam/Monica if you can’t find [the group].” Please take a look at their website for a map and contact details, though an RSVP is not mandatory
Japan vs MCC
28 April 2013
Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
http://www.jetaa.org.uk/events/japan-v-mcc-cricket-match-at-lords-cricket-ground-on-sunday-28-april/
From New York, the home of Hip-Hop, to the greatest MCC battle of the decade. Actually, it has nothing to do with music, as MCC actually stands for Marylebone Cricket Club, one of the world’s most historical cricket clubs. Their main purpose is to promote cricket to young people. For this event, they’re having a one day 50-50 game against Japan. Simply put, this means the game will only last for one day and shouldn’t end in a draw. Although not a JETAA event, it is free! The event starts at 9:45 in the morning and finishes at 6:15, but there’s lots of traditional British food available all day.
South San Francisco & Kishiwada Sister City Association – Talk With Students
16th April 2013
TBA
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6209453643/eorg#
There were just 4 tickets left for this event at the time of publication.
“Frank McAuley, president of the South San Francisco & Kishiwara Sister City Association, would like to have a JET alum talk to his group of 16-20 high school students about life in Japan and on JET at their next Sister City meeting. The talk does not need to be longer than 20 minutes and will be a good chance for the students to hear from someone who has recently lived in Japan and to ask questions about Japan.”
Oakland Ramen Nite
18th April 2013
Sobo Ramen, 988 Franklin Street, Oakland
http://oaklandramennite1-eorg.eventbrite.com/#
Come out for a friendly networking event over a bowl of ramen in Oakland. Apparently, “Sobo has one of the best tonkotsu pork broths in the Bay Area”, so I’d say you had better not miss out! The venue is 2 blocks from 12th Street BART station with an on-site car park.
Book Club: The Salaryman’s Wife by Sujata Massey
7th May 2013
Peter’s Cafe 10 El Camino Real, Millbrae, California
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/6112162643/eorg#
Discussing The Salaryman’s Wife, a tale of power, murder, sex and deception that takes place in one of Tokyo’s seediest neighbourhoods. The club will meet at 6:30.
Haru Matsuri
19th May 2013
Hakone Gardens 21000 Big Basin Way Saratoga, California
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5652408506/eorg#
Spring festivals are always fun! Although this event is not organised by JETAA Northern California, they encourage alumni to participate. There will be a “Japanese Calligraphy demonstration on a large canvas, Mochi pounding performance, Tea Ceremony, Tsugaru shamisen and Koto performance, Flower Arrangement, Japanese Kimono Show, Silent Auction, and much more. Foods served include: Yakitori, Ramen, Gyoza, Kagami Biraki, and Sake.” Almost like being back in Japan! Over 2,000 people are expected to attend; make sure you’re one of them.
I’ll Make It Myself!: Sakura Matcha Muffins
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L.M. Zoller (CIR Ishikawa-ken, Anamizu, 2009-11) is the editor of The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight. A writer, web administrator, and translator, ze also writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan; 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 in LinkedIn.
New Rice Cooker Chronicles submissions always welcome. Just e-mail it to jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
One hell of a storm blew through Saturday night and Sunday, ruining the weekend for hanami. Luckily, we’d had decent weather all week, including Friday night, when I went to Rojô Park in Komatsu for nighttime cherry-blossom viewing.
Of course, hanami wouldn’t be hanami without food and drink, and what better to bring than two Japanese classics together in a super portable form?
Job: Translator/Interpreter At Denso Manufacturing In Athens, TN
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Thanks to JET alum Victoria White for sharing this posting. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
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Position: Translator/Interpreter
Posted by: Denso Manufacturing
Type: N/A
Location: Athens, TN
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Job Summary:
Provide translation and interpretation of Japanese to English, and vice versa, to various departments.
Essential Functions:
1. Document translation of drawings related to machinery.
2.Interpretation for business between Japanese visitors/Expatriates and local associates regarding machine build.
3.Support in creation of presentation materials including data, graphs, and drawings. Read More
