Job: Postings from Idealist.org 5.29.12
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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. Hire me! :-)
Outreach Associate
Posted by: Forward Translations, Inc.
Type: Part-time/Temporary/Contract
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $15 p/h
Application Deadline: June 15, 2012
Forward Translations, Inc. (a non-profit , startup company) is currently hiring an Outreach Associate for a part-time, temporary position with possibility of more hours at the end of the work period. Concentration in a foreign language, business, nonprofit management, humanities, or related field preferred.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/CF9gJctNnSCp/
WIT LIfe #202: I Wish (奇跡)
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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.
Over the weekend I finally got to see I Wish (奇跡), the newest English release from my favorite Japanese director, Hirokazu Kore-eda (是枝裕和). This movie is set in Kyushu, and tells the story of two brothers separated due to their parents’ divorce (one up north in Fukuoka, one down south in Kagoshima). Now that all of Kyushu is connected by bullet train, the older brother had heard it said that if you are there at the moment when two shinkansen cross (in Kumamoto, where I was a JET), you can make a wish and it will come true.
The brothers (the talented Maeda siblings, pictured here with Kore-eda) come up with wishes of their own and are accompanied by friends when they make the journey for this purpose. The original Japanese title can also be translated as “miracle”, and for many of these wishes to be realized Read More
Job: Hays Recruiting seeks recruiting experts for Japan and China
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Hays Recruiting seeks recruiting experts for Japan and China. Click “Read More” for more info. And please mention JETwit if you apply. Read More
JQ Magazine: DVD Review — ‘Documentary of AKB48 to Be Continued’
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“It’s genius, really. This documentary takes some of the more popular girls and puts them under the lens and attempts to find out what they really want out of this and, please, could you prance around in a short skirt while we ask?” (NEW PEOPLE ENTERTAINMENT)
The Challenger Akihabara Deep—going where no otaku has gone before: The AKB48 Trench
By Rick Ambrosio (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08) for JQ magazine. Rick manages the JET Alumni Association of New York (JETAANY)’s Twitter page and is the creator of the JETwit column Tadaima!
So, Documentary of AKB48 to Be Continued.
Starting out, I knew very little about this group. (In fact, I am writing this first paragraph before I watch this documentary.) So what do I know? I know it’s a troupe of pretty girls singing in unison to the joy of fans all over Japan. I know there are a lot of them. And they have songs. That’s…well, that’s really it. In the universe of girl groups, the only others that really come to mind are the Spice Girls and Girls’ Generation, and I only know the latter because my girlfriend really liked the jeans they wore in a video.
Before we start, you should know that getting a DVD like this is rare. The only place to pick this up is at http://store.newpeopleworld.com. No Amazon, no Right Stuf. So when handed a review copy of this disc, I knew this was something special, but I also knew I had it wrong. A hard-to-find documentary? My hopes where over the moon. I was curious what the director and his team would discover about this group. Who secretly hates whom? Which one has substance abuse problems? Surely some scandal would come to light.
For starters, this documentary assumes you know a little bit about the group beforehand. This really is set up as more of a “behind the scenes, get to know the girls” film than it is a structured presentation of their work. It allows you to get closer to the idols as people (or at least what is deemed appropriate, sadly) and see who these dancers are as they attempt to garner attention from an audience that ultimately decides their fate. The product here is really American Idol meets Japanese Pop Star, with the same emotional performances, reactions and judging of the American show mixed with the contemporary idol mania that has swept over Tokyo, Akihabara to be specific. It’s genius, really. This documentary takes some of the more popular girls and puts them under the lens and attempts to find out what they really want out of this and, please, could you prance around in a short skirt while we ask?
Job: Advertising Sales Representative Needed For Asian Fusion Magazine (NY) 05.27.12
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Thanks to Rick Lin for sharing this job. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Advertising Sales Representative
Posted by: Asian Fusion Magazine
Type: N/A
Location: Midtown, NY
Salary: N/A
Start date: NA
Summary:
If you are an aggressive and independent self-starter whose unlimited potential has yet to be realized, this could be the opportunity of your lifetime. Asian Fusion Magazine has an opening for an experienced sales account representative to sell advertising for its magazine publications.
The successful candidate will be a poised, stimulating and articulate communicator who is capable of expanding our advertising customer base and who will enjoy the challenges associated with delivering the value of target-marketed advertising to hundreds of local businesses. Our outside sales representatives are responsible for researching assigned territories, qualifying prospects over the phone, cold calling potential customers and closing sales via telephone or in person. Our advertising sales representative’s compensation is strictly commission based. Income potential is $50 – $70k on outstanding achievement.
This position is for you if:
You have 2 to 3 years sales experience, with polished skills
You like to work hard, work smart, and have fun
You’d like the freedom of an independent contractor
You’d like to increase your income every year
Please send your resume to advertise@asianfusion-mag.com
For more information please visit our website at www.asianfusion-mag.com
Job: Web developer – Dept of Envir and Occup Health Sciences (WA) 05.27.12
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Thanks to writer and former Pacific Northwest JETAA Newsletter Editor Liz Sharpe, who works for the U of W, for sharing this job listing. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Web Developer
Posted by: University of Washington School of Public Health
Type:N/A
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: N/A
Start date: N/A
Overview:
Web Developer needed in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences in the University of Washington School of Public Health.
Req. 82723. Interested candidates can apply online here: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/index.html
JapanLocal: Yunohama Beach in Tsuruoka
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JETAA Philadelphia Subchapter rep Rashaad Jorden recently wrote the following article for the Japan Tourist website (a great example of JETs helping to promote “local” tourism for Japan):
Yunohama Beach in Tsuruoka: Sand in the Land of Snow
While Yamagata Prefecture is famous for skiing and snowboarding, its mountains definitely don’t hold a monopoly on providing outdoor fun. Come July and August, the prefecture’s sand gets its turn to woo tourists.
Located within the Tsuruoka City limits on the Sea of Japan coast, Yunohama is Yamagata Prefecture’s most popular beach locale.
Each summer thousands of people descend upon it, albeit really only for the month-long swimming season, which starts on Marine Day weekend (Marine Day is celebrated on the third Monday of July). The roughly one kilometer beach does contain large stretches of empty sand as most beachgoers are confined to the space near the lifeguards’ chairs.
Although Yunohama doesn’t seem too different from many other beaches—big crowds on the weekend, plenty of swimmers and surfers, and lots of athletic types playing soccer and volleyball—it does offer beachgoers the convenience of not having to step off the sand in order to replenish burned calories. Stands selling, among other things, fish, takoyaki, and French fries in addition to plenty of sports drinks and soda are on the premises.
If you’re looking for something more than a suntan—or shelter from the sun in a tent (a common sight in Yunohama)—the area has more to offer. A short bicycle ride from the beach takes you to Kamo Aquarium. If dolphins don’t interest you, maybe hot water does. Yunohama is actually most famous for its onsen, as numerous signs in the Tsuruoka city center direct motorists to the popular onsen resort.
However, you can hit up the onsen any time of year. Do your best to take advantage of the limited time in summer when you can fully enjoy Yunohama.
Pratical information:
– There’s no entry fee for the beach at Yunohama, but it costs at least 800 yen to park in the nearby lots.
– Swimming season at Yunohama lasts for about only a month, starting Marine Day weekend.
CLICK HERE to read the full article on Japan Tourist and see photos.
JapanLocal: Sunday Afternoons At The Park Video
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Patrick Lee is a current 2nd year JET in Nagasaki-ken who specializes in videography. His videos can be seen on his Youtube Channel. He can be contacted through Facebook and Twitter.
Chuo Park in downtown Tenjin, Fukuoka is the perfect escape from the bustling activity of the city. Patrick spent one Sunday afternoon mingling with locals and capturing the moments that made a memorable and relaxing day at the park. The video has been recently showcased at the Toyama International Film Festival organized by current Toyama JET Jonathan Dao.
Job: Actus Posting: Sales Specialist (NJ) 05.24.12
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Via ACTUS. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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*** If you apply, please make sure to let them know you saw the listing on JETwit. ****
Position: Sales Specialist
Posted by: ACTUS Consulting
Type: Could be temp to hire
Location: Closter , NJ
Salary: $35~40K
Start Date: N/A
Responsibilities:
As a Sales Specialist, you will be in charge of corporate accounts. The main services you will be selling include: international and domestic moving, office relocation support, storage service. This is a great opportunity for you to learn the business and gain valuable experience as a Sales. Will have a lot of responsibilities. Exciting environment for those who are passionate and interested in expanding business opportunities. Sales Department has 5 expatriates from Japan and 2 temp employees
This is a new position as the hiring company is launching the new project to promote their service outside the existing corporate clients who are mainly Japanese. They are aiming to expand their business within non-Japanese corporate.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
– Must have Native-level English and Conversational-level Japanese
– Sales experience welcome, but not a must
– Must have excellent command of MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint
– Must be able to prepare Powerpoint presentations and present to the clients
Company Information:
– Company Address: Closter , NJ
– Well established international freight forwarder headquartered in Japan
– Has strong global network- over 88 countries
– Revenue exceeds $14 billion
– NJ Office has 27 employees
Please forward your most recent resume and cover letter to stakeda@actus-usa.com as an MS WORD attachment. Make sure to mention which position you are applying to in your cover letter. We will contact qualified candidates to have a preliminary interview. We are a Japanese staffing agency and currently searching for candidates for the above position at one of our client companies. We look forward to your application. Thank you!
Job: Tour Guide/Driver for Japanese Tourists (AZ) 05.24.12
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Thanks to JET alum Corey Ticknor for passing this along. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Corey Ticknor (Yamagata pref, 2009-2011) has a Japanese-speaking job with Atlas America in Arizona that is hiring; JET alums are encouraged to apply.
***Remember, if you apply, please make sure to let them know you saw the listing on JETwit.**
Position: Tour Guide/Driver for Japanese Tourists
Posted by: Atlas America
Type: Part-time/Freelance with opportunity for Full-time
Location: Sedona, AZ
Salary: $12.50/h during 90-day training period, $15/h + thereafter
Start Date: Immediately
http://www.atlas-america.com
Responsibilities:
Atlas America tour guides/drivers operate company vehicles to provide customer transportation to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport , as well as high-quality tours around Sedona and northern Arizona . Exacting, detail-oriented office work is an integral part of the job.
Company profile:
Atlas America is a full-service travel and tour company based in beautiful Sedona , Arizona . During the past decade Sedona has become a must-see destination for Japanese travelers to the US , and steadily increasing numbers of these visitors is driving growth at Atlas America . As an affiliate with the top Japanese travel agencies (JTB, HIS, JALPAK, etc), the company provides airport shuttle service, hotel bookings, and a full slate of tour options including Grand Canyon trips, helicopter sight-seeing tours, and hiking adventures to Sedona’s famous “energy vortex” power spots.
Requirements:
• You are willing to relocate to (or near) the beautiful red rocks of Sedona , Arizona .
• You are fluent in Japanese and English with a focus on spoken Japanese (JLPT N2 recommended) and a willingness to perfect your Japanese through continuous study.
• You will have a clean driving record (driver’s abstract required) and a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• You are at least 25 years old (Commercial Driver Insurance requirement)
• You are friendly, outgoing, and because you lived in Japan , you understand and can meet the extremely high levels of customer service that our customers expect.
• You are obsessed with perfecting details, eliminating mistakes, and communicating clearly in a small-business environment.
• You enjoy hiking and will have a working knowledge of the geography, geology, climate, ethnobotany, and Native American/American settler history of northern Arizona and more specifically Sedona.
• You are willing to work a flexible schedule with a minimum of 30 hours/week and more typically 40+.
• You are legally entitled to work in the United States .
APPLY
Please send your resume, cover letter, and three letters of reference by email to info@atlas-america.com. Include your email and phone number. No phone calls please.
Job: Postings from Idealist.org 5.24.12
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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. Hire me! :-)
Program and Operations Manager
Posted by: The Asia Foundation
Type: Full-Time
Location: San Francisco, CA/Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: June 1, 2012
The Asian Foundation in San Francisco is seeking a Program and Operations Manger to assist the Country Representative in reporting and monitoring the Foundation’s strategy, program and projects in Mongolia. A graduate degree in relevant field of foreign policy, international relations, economics, or law is required.
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/HZcN4bPW7Z5P/
Job: Bilingual (English/Japanese) Legal Assistant (DC) 05.23.12
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Via JETAA DC. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Bilingual (English/Japanese) Legal Assistant
Posted by: MOTS Law, PLLC
Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Overview:
MOTS is seeking a legal assistant who is able to file to USPTO, prepare letters to the clients, assists to the patent attorney and other administrative duties as necessary.
Prefer experienced but will consider the person willing to learn patent execution. Must be fluent in English and Japanese, be detail oriented and have Microsoft Office skills.
Full time position, work hours 8:30 – 5:30(core time 10:00 – 4:30), health and vision/dental insurances, 401(k), no visa support. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Please send your resume with salary requirement to hr(at) motslaw.com
バイリンガル(English/Japanese) リーガルアシスタントの募集
MOTS LAW, PLLC (Farragut North/Farragut West) では業務拡大のため以下の1名を募集しております。
バイリンガルリーガルアシスタント 米国特許庁への出願事務、クライアントへの報告書類作成、特許弁護士の 補助、その他必要に応じた庶務的な業務。経験者を優遇しますが、未経験者の方も教育いたします。几帳面でマイクロソフトオフィスのスキルある方。フルタイム 勤務時間8:30 – 5:30（コアタイム10:00 – 4:30）各種保険, 401(K) ビザサポートは行いません 待遇は経験により決定 履歴書と希望給与額をhr(at)motslaw.com までご送付ください。
Job: CRASH HQ Seeking Accounting Staff (Tokyo) 05.22.12
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Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Accounting Staff
Posted by: CRASH Japan
Type: Full-time
Location: Higashikurume, Tokyo)
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
www.crashjapan.com
Description:
CRASH Japan is a non-profit Christian disaster relief organization based in Tokyo that is officially recognized by the Japanese government. CRASH has a paid job opportunity at headquarters in Tokyo for accounting staff.
Work Times:
5 days a week, from 9:00 to 18:00
Required Skills / Materials:
At least one year of accounting experience; a recommendation from your pastor or leader, Japanese reading ability (reports and receipts are in Japanese)
Additional Info:
Transportation fees will be covered. Stipend is available. CRASH does not sponsor work visas.
If you are interested, please go to www.crashjapan.com and register as a “volunteer.” After registration, contact Yoneyama at admin.chief@crashjapan.com for more details about the position.
Job: Japanese Speaking Sports Journalist – West London (UK) 05.22.12
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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Japanese Speaking Sports Journalist
Posted by: Tay 2 Productions
Type: N/A
Location: West London, UK
Salary: N/A
Start Date: N/A
Details:
Japanese speaking sports journalist – Tay 2 Productions – West London
To view details about this job vacancy visit: http://www.jetaa.org.uk/jobs/japanese-speaking-sports-journalist/
JapanLocal: Tottori JET introduces his town to the world
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Tottori JET Anthony Lieven has created two videos so far as part of a monthly project that introduces his JET town of Misasa to the world. With Anthony’s permission (after initially seeing posted to the Tottori JET group on Facebook), here are the two videos so far:
April 2012
May 2012
If you or any other JETs/alums have Japan Local video, photographs, writing or other projects you’d like to share, please email jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
