Cracked.com: 5 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Japan
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I don’t know if the author is a JET alum, but it’s definitely a unique perspective that most JETs will appreciate and could likely write themselves. Thanks to JET alums Carol Elk and Shannon Copp for alerting me to this article via Facebook.
5 Things Nobody Tells You About Living in Japan
By Charlie Jones
Two years ago, I achieved alpha-geek status among my friends by moving to Japan. Since then, all I’ve been hearing from them is how lucky I am and how they would murder any endangered species still clinging tenaciously to existence in exchange for permission to live in my closet. And I totally get it, because come on, it’s Japan — the wackiest, most interesting place on the planet. Who wouldn’t want to live here?
Well … you might not, actually. Because while there are plenty of great reasons to live in Japan, such as the low crime rate and the amazing public transportation system, there are a few things you should know before you decide to pack up your manga and hop on a jet across the Pacific, wearing rabbit ears and flashing peace signs at everyone who makes eye contact with you. For starters …
#5. Everything is frightfully low-tech
CLICK HERE to read the full article on the Cracked.com website.
JQ Magazine: Concert Review – ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses’
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“There was so much attention paid to the nuance, so much consideration given to the fans, that the show became a kind of homage to both the franchise’s legacy and to every avid gamer whose collective fealty raised Zelda into one of the highest echelons of video game lore.” (Preston Hatfield)
By Preston Hatfield (Yamanashi-ken, 2009-10) for JQ magazine. Preston moved from San Francisco to New York City in January 2012 and is now accepting submissions from people who want to be his friend. Abduct him from his house in the middle of the night, or find him on Facebook and ask about his JET blog in which he details his exploits and misadventures in that crazy Land of the Rising Sun we all love.
If life is one ongoing adventure and each day is its own side quest, then several days ago the already labyrinthine halls beneath Madison Square Garden were not those of a theater but a dungeon, and the spirited host of attendees was nothing short of raiders in pursuit of plunder. Their coveted treasure on this magical evening of Nov. 28 was The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses from Jason Michael Paul Productions. Wielding the baton like her own personal Master Sword (or, as was the case at the onset of the Wind Waker movement, an actual replica of the Wind Waker), conductor Eimear Noone led the Orchestra of St. Luke’s into an epic musical campaign that toured across Hyrule and the 16 games in Zelda’s renowned platform, which is currently celebrating 25 years since its American debut on the original 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System.
The evening commenced with a rousing overture in the form of “The Legend of Zelda Medley” before embarking a four-part movement that began with the crowd favorite Ocarina of Time, and concluded with A Link to the Past, the game where many of the now iconic Zelda themes first premiered. Each movement in this symphonic journey—this Tour de Triforce, if you will—began at the beginning of each game and proceeded to tell the familiar tales of heroism and mystic wonder, transitioning almost fairylike from one key moment to the next, as large screens over the orchestra showed in-game footage for context and intermittently focused on soloists and the choir.
Via Pasona NA. Posted by JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (Kobe-shi, 2001 -02). Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Full-time boy’s dormitory supervisor
Location: Westchester, NY
Duties:
– Responsible for the management and daily operations of campus residence dormitories
– Build good relationships with co-workers and students
– Other duties as needed
Qualifications: Must have bachelor’s degree. Must reside on campus. Several years of experience at educational institutions preferred. Education background is a plus.
Compensation: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Health Insurance, 403B Pension Plan benefits for full-time position.
Starting Date: ASAP
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Please mail resume and cover letter to mtakemura[at]pasona.com.
Via MultiLing. 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: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***
Position: Translator Apprenticeship
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Type: Full-time (One-Year)
Location: Provo, UT (Feb-Apr 2013) and Yokohama, Japan (May-Jan 2013)
Salary: See Compensation below
Start Date: February 2013
Overview:
MultiLing Corporation is looking for a talented and capable individual to join its subsidiary, MultiLing Japan Y.K., on location in Yokohama, Japan for a full-time one-year apprenticeship position Responsibilities will include translating, editing and reviewing Japanese to English documents and other related tasks. Please see list of specific requirements below:
Qualifications:
• Demonstrated oral and written fluency in English at the HIGHEST LEVEL required;
• Demonstrated oral and written fluency in Japanese with an emphasis on reading ability required (JLPT level 1 or equivalent);
• Ability to pass pre-interview language proficiency test required;
• Bachelor’s degree required (conferred or to be conferred by May 2013);
• Genuine interest in living outside of the U.S. on a long-term basis preferred;
• Computer and communication skills preferred;
• Some translation experience preferred; and
• Familiarity with technical or scientific terminology preferred. Read More
Job: Japanese Language Teacher Needed in Philadelphia
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Thanks to Therese Stephen for sharing this JET-relevant opening. 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: Freelance Teacher
Posted by: Language Trainers
Type: Part-time
Location: Philadelphia
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Language Trainers have a part-time, freelance teaching position listed below. If you are interested please send your updated resume to Ms. Julie Ann Dy (Teacher Recruitment Coordinator) Julie@languagetrainers.com. She will contact prospective candidates to schedule a phone interview.
Type of Course: General
Number of Hours: 42 hours
Level of Student: Beginner; 4-year old girl
Preferred Start Date: ASAP
Preferred Schedule: Mostly Sundays
Compensation is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. They are also happy to discuss travel costs. The company requires very little administration or paperwork.
You can find more information about Language Trainers by clicking here:
http://www.languagetrainers.com/
Thanks to JETAA NY treasurer Kelly Nixon for sharing this JET-relevant opening. 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: Executive Assistant
Posted by: Japan Center for International Exchange USA (JCIE/USA)
Type: Part-time
Location: New York, New York
Salary: Commensurate with experience; competitive in the nonprofit sector
Start Date: Immediately
Job description:
The Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) is a leading nonprofit organization in the field of US-Japan relations that conducts international political exchanges and fosters dialogue between policymakers and policy researchers on both sides of the Pacific. JCIE/USA is seeking a part-time executive assistant for its small New York office. The job requires considerable flexibility and organization, as the duties include assisting various aspects of office operation, providing administrative support to the executive director, and handling day-to-day office tasks. Read More
Job: Institute of International Education – Development Coordinator | PND | Foundation Center
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Via The Foundation Center. 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: Development Coordinator
Posted by: Institute of International Education
Type: N/A
Location: New York, New York
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Purpose of Position: Provides development and administrative support to the Strategic Development, Communications, and Higher Education Services divisions in the Department of External Affairs & IIE Initiatives. Work is carried out under general supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. IIE may add, change, or remove essential duties and other duties at any time.
Responsible for complying with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and following all IIE policies and procedures. Read More
Job: Charter Bus Operations Manager – Some Japanese Required (Seattle)
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Via Pacific Northwest JETAA email group. 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: Charter Bus Operations Manager
Posted by: Puget Sound Coachlines
Type: N/A
Location: Auburn, WA
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Puget Sound Coach Lines located in Auburn, WA seeking a motivated charter bus operations Manager who can oversee charter bus dept. Responsible for daily dispatching, coordinating a fleet of buses, drivers, DOT regulations…
Qualifications
- some understanding Japanese language
- detail oriented, good for paper works
- self motivated, team player
- clean driving record, preferably with CDL
- refined customer service & problem solving skills
- willing to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
Please respond directly back to Puget Sound Coachlines, please send a resume to:
Job: Asia Society – Grants Writer & Manager (NYC)
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Via Philanthropy News Digest.
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: Grants Writer and Manager
Posted by: Asia Society
Type: N/A
Location: New York, NY
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, educational and cultural non-profit seeks a Grant Writer and Manager – Education. This position is an integral member of the Asia Society’s External Affairs Office and works with the Director of Institutional Relations & Program Support on all fundraising activities regarding grants from foundations and government agencies for Asia Society’s education department. The Education department is a high-performing team whose mission is to graduate K-12 students college- ready and globally competent. For more information visit www.asiasociety.org/education. Read More
Job: Government Relations Representative for U.S. English, Inc. (DC)
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Thanks to former JETAA DC Newsletter Editor Gina Anderson for passing on this interesting 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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Position: Government Relations Representative
Posted by: U.S. English, Inc.
Type: N/A
Location: Washington D.C.
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
U.S. English, Inc. seeks a mid-level or senior Government Relations Representative to help develop and promote our agenda at the state and federal level. Responsibilities include interacting with legislators and grassroots groups to promote the organization’s agenda. The ideal candidate will be personable, organized, and capable of mastering details of public policy issues. College degree required; ability to speak a second language a plus. Salary negotiable. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage in a convenient downtown location. Please submit a cover letter, resume and general salary history/requirements to info@usenglish.org with the position title in the subject line.
NHK TV feature on “Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story”
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NHK TV (English edition) recently aired a feature story on the premier screening of “Live Your Dream: The Taylor Anderson Story,” a documentary produced by filmmaker Regge Life.
Here’s the link to the video: http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/movie/feature201211270915.html
I’ll Make It Myself: “Kitchen Library – 2012.11.26”
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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 and web administrator for The Art of Travel, ze also writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan, and 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.
New Rice Cooker Chronicles submissions always welcome. Just e-mail it to jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
Thanksgiving Part 2 (at a friend’s house) went smashingly! I made Naturally Ella‘s Twice-Baked Butternut Squash (with quinoa and Gorgonzola) as the vegetarian main dish. With the exception of the turkey, which was expertly cooked by the hosts, all the other dishes were vegetarian: mac & cheese made with Cougar Cheese, a sharp canned cheese from Washington State (glorious); vegetarian cranberry-mushroom stuffing; fresh green-bean casseroles; vegetarian bean gumbo (spicy!); root vegetable purée; bourbon cranberry sauce made with reconstituted dried cranberries (and arcane magicks); and lots of pie: pecan, pumpkin, and chocolate.
JETAA DC Newsletter seeks writers and submissions
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I’ll Make It Myself!: “Cornbread”
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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 and web administrator for The Art of Travel, ze also writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan, and 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.
New Rice Cooker Chronicles submissions always welcome. Just e-mail it to jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
Are you guys sick of kabocha and kabocha purée yet? I never am*, but let’s change it up a bit today.
My first encounter with a vegetarian cookbook of any sort was my dad’s copy of Anna Thomas‘s The Vegetarian Epicure, a memento of a few months in the ’70s when he dabbled in meatless cooking. I have no recollection of my dad (or my mom) ever using VE for anything but the cornbread recipe that we brought with us to every Thanksgiving dinner. I find vintage (sorry, parents) cookbooks really fascinating from a social-history standpoint, so perhaps I’ll peruse the book again when I’m home next.
Job: Postings from Idealist.org 11.26.12
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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.
Program Coordinator
Posted by: Columbia University EALAC
Type: Part-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: None Specified
Columbia University’s East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALAC) Department is seeking a part-time program coordinator. Incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordinating and managing conferences, symposia, special events, lectures, and all ongoing programs. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two years of relevant experience required. A native-level speaker of English with fluency in Japanese preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/TdXWCzH3fnxd/
Grants Writer and Manager
Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not Specified
Start Date: After November 21, 2012
New York’s Asia Society is seeing a Grant Writer and Manager for their education department. This position is an integral part of the Asia Society’s External Affairs Office and works with the Director of Institutional Relations & Program Support on all fundraising activities regarding grants from foundations and government agencies for Asia Society’s education department. Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree preferred. Knowledge of Asia, arts and culture, and international issues a plus.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/BH5wMPSW52fP/
