Job (Urgent): Japanese speaker to help at trade show booth (Chicago)
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Job posting via JET alum Bianca Jarvis, Consulate in Chicago. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
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Job Description
We need a JAPANESE speaking individual who can help out a Machine Tool Company at the Trade Show this week, starting tomorrow or asap. The job is paid at $12.00 / hr and requests the person to have strong people skills, to be generally friendly and talk to potential clients when coming to the booth – in English and JAPANESE. It is a fun job to be honest. The whole jobs is for this week (whole days). You would be trained a little bit about the product on day one. The client said it would be really easy.
Company:
Company for language services based in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Please contact us asap / if possible today at: we will place the job at first come first serve basis due to the urgency.
Contact
Elke Kramer
President
Forefront Corporation
1516 Normandy Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103, USA
Ph: (+1)-248-705-2605
www.forefrontinternational.com
WITLife 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.
Today’s NYT has a flurry of articles about Japan’s politics and economy. First of all, PM Kan survived the challenge to his leadership and handily defeated Ozawa with 721 votes to his 491. Everyone can breath a collective sigh of relief knowing that the PM will not be changing yet again.
On the economic side, Hiroko Tabuchi gives us two articles about the strong yen and its implications. One discusses the measures the government has taken to weaken it, intervening in foreign markets for the first time since 2004. The other talks about how the strong yen has provided an opportunity for Japanese companies to go a shopping spree purchasing foreign companies, such as Rakuten’s recent acquisition of Buy.com. Happy reading!
Guinea Pigs Needed for Kanji Reading Experiment
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Karl Rosvold (ALT/CIR in Hiroshima Prefecture, ’93-’96) is conducting an online reading experiment targeted at foreigners who are learning or have learned Japanese. He’s looking for as many participants as possible who are native or near-native English speakers and “upper-beginner” or above in Japanese (defined as having passed the old JLPT 3/new JLPT N4). There are a few other conditions which you can see on the experiment website.
Registration will start around September 25th. To participate in the experiment, simply fill out a short questionnaire on the website, then come back two more times, about a week apart to take two short Japanese reading comprehension tests, with or without hints about the kanji in the text. Each step should take about 30 minutes. Ideally, people will participate because they feel the experiment is interesting and beneficial, but for participants living in Japan, Karl is also offering a 2000 yen QUO gift card to the first 100 people who complete the whole experiment.
Please check out the temporary website for more information: http://kanjijikken.web.fc2.com/
or feel free to e-mail Karl at kanji.experiment@gmail.com. Please let him know that you saw this message on Jetwit!
Reformers, Futile Gesturers, Blamers, and Loss-Cutters: Adventures in Anger, Personal Responsibility, and Positive Thinking
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Matt Leichter (matt [dot] leichter [at] gmail [dot] com) (Saitama-ken 2003-05) is a renegade attorney who plays by his own rules. He operates a think tank of one, The Law School Tuition Bubble, where he archives, chronicles, and analyzes the rising cost and declining value of legal education in the United States. He also maintains the “Bankruptcy Legal Topics,” and, “Bankruptcy Billables,” sections for Steven Horowitz’s Bankruptcy Bill. For further reading regarding JETs and the law, he recommends JETs with J.D.s.
As the tuition bubble expands, so too does a cast of characters who discuss it–all with their own audiences and agendas. Read this to find out who’s who as the tuition bubble debate becomes more complicated.
Commentary: “The Cove is a Total Failure”
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Here’s a blog post from Ryan Cecil Smith (Hyogo-ken, Nishinomiya-shi, 2010) about his attempts to show the controversial documentary film The Cove to students in his town of various age ranges in an effort to foster discussion and reaction.
Here’s the post: http://ryancecilsmith.com/blog/the-cove-is-a-total-failure
Here’s a quote from Ryan’s blog post:
“I think that there should be some reckoning by the makers of The Cove for how poorly the movie has been received in Japan. I’m really disappointed that the movie is targeted so far from a Japanese audience, even though the point of the movie is ostensibly to change a Japanese practice.”
Ryan is very interested in hearing reactions and comments from the JET and JET alumni communities as well as from any other readers. Please feel free to comment below.
You can find additional commentary about The Cove on JetWit here and here.
WIT Life #124: 自殺防止
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WITLife 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.
I just finished an interpreting assignment where our last destination was New York. One day we were returning to the hotel from an appointment and the subway suddenly stopped due to a sick passenger. My client asked what was going on and I explained, feeling like the conductor after saying “We should be moving shortly.” She made the comment that this kind of delay happens in Japan as well, but is often due to suicides. I thought she was referring to Tokyo as she is from Hokkaido, but she said that even back home it is an issue.
I was reminded of our exchange this morning when the news showed politicians promoting a spring suicide prevention (自殺防止 or jisatsu boushi) campaign called, 「お父さん、眠れてる？」 (otousan, nemureteru? or Dad, are you sleeping ok?). Not to make light of a heavy topic, but I like the design of the web page where the father and his school-age daughter are surrounded by sheep with distinctive personalities (Ms. Kawaii, Mr. Cool, etc.), as well as one peacefully at rest.
Below the tagline on the right it reads “Cabinet Sleep Campaign,” indicating that Read More
Interview with jazz legend Sonny Rollins
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Photo: John Abbott
By JQ Magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his NY Japanese Culture page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories.
Grammy-winning tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins began his eighth decade of life Tuesday, and will celebrate with a headlining concert at New York’s Beacon Theatre on Sept. 10. I spoke with the man the New York Times recently called “indisputable jazz royalty” about his relationship with Japan and his inimitable philosophy of life.
What are your thoughts about turning 80?
Well, actually, I don’t think too much about it because I’m a pretty busy fellow. It just so happens that I looked at the calendar, and here I am, 80!
After the New York concert, you have three Japanese gigs in October: Sapporo, Tokyo, and Osaka. Can you describe your history with Japan?
Well, I’ve been going to Japan for many years now, I think—since 1963, maybe. And regularly, I go there…the first time I went to Japan, I was taken by the culture, and I was very much looking forward every time I would get a chance to go back. I used to spend a lot of time in these areas—temples, and examining the Zen Buddhist culture, and the various musical instruments that are indigenous to Japan. My wife and I were very fond of going to the Noh theater, and we used to go there every time we got a chance to when we were in Japan. I really love the culture; I love the Buddhist culture, and that’s old Japan.
So, that’s what I always looked for; sought out; yearned for that; when I was away from Japan. It was always, “Yeah, I wish I could get back and smell the country,” you know? The bamboo forests, the sound of the shakuhachi [Japanese flute], and the very peaceful places. The last time I was there—I was there on vacation recently—and I was at Kamakura, it’s among the places that are really so beautifully serene and peaceful. So I really enjoyed that. Of course, I’ve been to Kyoto many, many times, and Nara, and many other parts of the country.
So, I love Japan. As I said, the first time I went there, I got a feeling of great—when I got off the plane, I just felt happy for some reason. And I felt as if I was rediscovering some place that I’d been to in a previous life or something. And I still maintain those feelings about Japan today.
Was there any hesitation about going there the first time regarding American sentiments after the war? Did you have any impressions that were turned around based on the reception you received?
As you know, music is universal…jazz music is a peaceful force, and it’s received all over the world, and people in Japan are very interested in jazz music. They’re really knowledgeable about the music; they’re very interested in the people that play it, and they love it.
Read the complete interview here.
Job: Delta Air Lines Recruiting Japanese Speakers
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Job posting via JET alum Bianca Jarvis, Consulate in Chicago. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
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Company: Delta Air Lines
Position(s): Flight Attendant
Job Description:
JOIN OUR CREW OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
We are currently hiring individuals fluent in English and Japanese!
Please sit down, fasten your seat belt, prepare your career for take-off and get ready to embark on an amazing journey that, if you are willing to be dedicated and work hard, could allow you to meet thousands of people and see the world at the same time!
Click ‘Read More’ for more details
Job: Communications & Logistics Coordinator (World Affairs Council)
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Job posting via JET alum Kristy (Wakayama-ken, 1999-01). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
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Organization: World Affairs Council
Position: Communications & Logistics Coordinator
Job Details:
The World Affairs Council is excited to announce that it is currently accepting applications for the position of Communications & Logistics Coordinator! This is a full-time salary position that supports the Council’s Community Programs team with marketing of public events, social media, framing of messaging, media relations, and sponsor communications.
In addition the Communications & Logistics Coordinator supports the Community Programs team with the planning and managing of World Affairs Council events.
For more information, please visit http://world-affairs.org/aboutus_employment.html
Contact:
To apply, please send in your cover letter and resume by email to bjoshee at world-affairs dot org by COB Monday, September 13th, 2010.
I was aware of Aaron Woolfolk’s (Kochi-ken, 1991-93) film The Harimaya Bridge. But I didn’t realize there’s also a frisbee team in Kochi called the Harimaya Bashis. (Makes more sense if you’ve been to Kochi or seen the film and the story behind the bridge.) It turns out they’re involved with a Kochi Flying Disc Association event for October 10 at the Kochi Municipal Sports Complex (shiei) consisting of a day of various frisbee-related sports and activities.
JetWit would love to post a write-up and/or any photos from the event if someone reading this happens to attend. But mostly this post is just an excuse to share the Harimaya Bashis’ super sweet logo.
JQ Magazine’s September/October “Sayonara Print Issue” Out Now!
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JQ magazine returns with another fall classic! Features include the JETAA USA National Conference wrap-up, a review of JET alum author Malena Watrous‘ new book If You Follow Me, and an exclusive interview with Japan’s Ambassador to the United States Ichiro Fujisaki. Click here to view.
BIG NEWS! This is also JQ‘s final issue in traditional print form. It will return after a brief hiatus as an all-online publication. With no space limitations or monthly deadlines, JET readers from all chapters are encouraged to submit stories, announcements, updates and commentary to help make us a stronger and more unified “national international” publication.
Additional contents below. Thanks to JQ Editor Justin Tedaldi (Kobe-shi CIR, 2001-02) for another sugoi issue. Contact Justin if you’d like to pitch or write a story for future editions.
CONTENTS
- Page 3……..From the Editor, Ambassador of Japan to the United States
- Page 4……..Nippon News Blotter / JETAANY’s Secretary Ties the Knot
- Page 5……..JETAANY Society Page – National Conference Wrap-up by Goshippu Garu
- Page 7……..Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki: The JQ Interview by Justin Tedaldi
- Page 8……..JoAnn M. Hunter Goes from Broadway to Tokyo by Lyle Sylvander
- Page 9……..Through the Eastern Looking-Glass with Malena Watrous by Sharona Moskowitz
- Page 10……JETlog featuring Stuart Wallace
- Page 11…….Book Corner: Just Enough by David Kowalsky
- Page 11…….Life After the B.O.E. by David Namisato
Job: Korin Japanese Trading (4 Positions Available)
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Job posting via JET alum Tara Hohenberger. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika currently works as an in-house translator for PFU (a Fujitsu company) in Kahoku-shi, Ishikawa-ken. She is also the vocalist for the Japanese hardcore punk band DEGRADE.
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Company: Korin Japanese Trading
Positions Available:
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JET Alum Writer Beat
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I’d like to start a new series of posts titled “JET Alum Writer Beat.” And I’m looking for someone to take it on and make it happen. Please contact Steven at jetwit@jetwit.com if interested.
JET Alum Writer Beat will be kind of like JETAA Chapter Beat and Japan Society Round-up. You’ll follow established JET alum writers out there (I’ll give you a list to start)–i.e., read or subscribe to their blogs, their Facebook or Twitter accounts, email lists, etc.–and you’ll post a round-up once a week or so listing anything you think is worth mentioning about them and their recent work.
For more info, please contact Steven at jetwit@jetwit.com.
WIT Life #123: International acclaim and disdain
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WITLife 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.
I was really happy to hear that Eri Fukatsu (37) won the best actress award at the 2010 Montreal World Film Festival for her performance in the Japanese film Akunin (Villain). It also features Satoshi Tsumabuki (29) who stars in the title role and is pictured with Fukatsu on the right. Akunin is a tragic love story based on the novel of the same title, and Fukatsu plays the part of a young woman who runs away with a construction worker (Tsumabuki) who inadvertently killed someone. It was directed by Lee Sang Il (36), and all three were in attendance at the festival. Fukatsu is the first Japanese actress to take home the trophy since 1983.
I have liked Fukatsu ever since seeing her in the 2005 drama Slow Dance, which also stars Tsumabuki who is one of my favorites. In this drama you wonder if Read More
NUMBERS CRUNCHED! The ABA’s Number of Attorneys per State and per Gross State Product
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Matt Leichter (matt [dot] leichter [at] gmail [dot] com) (Saitama-ken 2003-05) is a renegade attorney who plays by his own rules. He operates a think tank of one, The Law School Tuition Bubble, where he archives, chronicles, and analyzes the rising cost and declining value of legal education in the United States. He also maintains the “Bankruptcy Legal Topics,” and, “Bankruptcy Billables,” sections for Steven Horowitz’s Bankruptcy Bill. For further reading regarding JETs and the law, he recommends JETs with J.D.s.
Folks, this chart should explain itself. It doesn’t speak too much to the tuition bubble, but eyeballing the data suggests there’s a correlation between lawyer density and less income per lawyer. I may have to run a regression analysis just to satisfy my inner social scientist.
