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Position: JET Program and MEXT Scholarship Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Magda Fuller (Ishikawa, 2015-2022) for passing along the following job opening.
The Consulate-General is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of JET Program and MEXT Scholarship Coordinator for the Japan Information Center (JIC).
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100781096.pdf
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Position: Summer Japanese-Speaking Resident Director
Posted by: American Councils for International Education
Location: Okayama, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Looking for summer work? American Councils for International Education is hiring a short-term Resident Director or summer language immersion programs abroad for American college students studying Japanese.
Resident Directors must be proficient in the target language and typically have experience studying, working, or traveling in the host country. They are responsible for promoting student success by ensuring the health and safety of program participants, helping them to maintain a language policy, and assisting them in acclimating to life in the host country. In-country partner institutes are responsible for administering the academic curriculum. Therefore, the Resident Director position is a non-teaching position.
For more information adn to apply, please click here: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=136498&clientkey=58AA089E0E2C786B7FE4217373F3BCBD
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Position: Assistant Director
Posted by: Japan America Society of Alabama
Location: Central/North, AL, USA; Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Mike Swinson, Executive Director at The Japan America Society of Alabama for passing along the following job opening.
The Japan America Society of Alabama (JASA) is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Director. The position may be full-time (30+ hours/week), part-time (10-20 hours week), or on a project basis depending on the applicant’s ability to meet the requirements of the JASA Assistant Director Job Description (included below).
Compensation will be determined by the needs of JASA and the applicant’s ability to meet the requirements of the job description but is expected to be in the $20.00-$25.00/hour range. Work will be conducted remotely from home and/or virtually, but there are significant in-person requirements. Applicants must reside in Alabama and be able to represent the JASA membership, most of whom are located in central and north Alabama. There are no benefits associated with this position. Start date is flexible but is expected to be around April 1, 2025.
Applications should include a resume’ and written explanation (no more than one page) of why the applicant is interested in and qualified for this position. Providing at least one letter of recommendation is encouraged. Applications should be sent to HR@JASAweb.org by February 15, 2025, 5:00pm.
JASA Assistant Director Job Description
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.
Start the new year right by heading down to your local concert venue, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year’s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances, treat yourself and catch a break from the cold.
This month’s highlights include:
Jan. 8, 9, 12
Various theaters
Various prices
Anime Expo Cinema Nights presents the final film ever made by visionary director Satoshi Kon (Perfect Blue, Tokyo Godfathers) with his mind-bending thriller Paprika, which has been restored in 4K for these exclusive theatrical screenings! When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patients’ dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist, Paprika, can stop it. Dreams become reality and vice versa in this psychological fantasy you won’t want to miss! Featuring the voice talents of Megumi Hayashibara, Kōichi Yamadera, and Tôru Furuya.
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour
Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue
From $53.50
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH features new symphonic arrangements of the music of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with scores by Nobuo Uematsu with contributions from Mitsuto Suzuki, Masashi Hamauzu, and other composers and arrangers, performed by the Shinra Symphony Orchestra and chorus of over 100 musicianns led by conductor Arnie Roth. These concerts will have composer Masashi Hamauzu in attendance and include a special performance of Nobuo Uematsu’s “No Promises to Keep” by the song’s original vocalist Loren Allred. A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet tickets will be available for purchase as an add-on to a concert ticket. The VIP Meet & Greet add-on grants access to the post-concert meet & greet event with artists including an autograph and photo opportunity.
Jan. 15-18, 7:30 p.m.
Shuji Terayama’s Duke Bluebeard’s Castle
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street
$36, $48
Bluebeard is given a Harajuku makeover in Duke Bluebeard’s Castle, a wild burlesque-like subversion of the French gothic horror legend. Shuji Terayama, father of Japan’s angura (underground) theater movement in the 1960s and ’70s, was repeatedly drawn to the story of Bluebeard’s wives and the locked castle door, culminating in this mind-bending game of cat-and-mouse that questions the very nature of theater itself. Saturated with dark magic tricks, fiddlers and accordion players, aerial dance and more, Project NYX, led by Kanna Mizushima, brings a cross-dressing cast of nearly 30 members to Japan Society for a production directed by illustrious Korean-Japanese experimental theater director Kim Sujin. Find out who escapes the castle in this macabre, magic-infused Lolita fashion spectacle. On Friday, January 17, a pre-performance lecture on Shuji Terayama led by University of California, Los Angeles Professor Emerita of Theatre Carol Fisher Sorgenfrei will begin at 6:30 p.m. All ticketholders for Duke Bluebeard’s Castle are welcome to attend this one-night-only pre-performance event with a valid ticket as space allows. Performed in Japanese with English supertitles.
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Position: Assistant Director of International Admissions
Posted by: Bellevue College
Location: Bellevue, WA, USA; Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Marlowe (Ishikawa, 2009-2011) for passing along the following job opening.
The Assistant Director of International Admissions (ADIA) reports to the Director of International Education (IE) and currently supervises three full-time International Admissions Specialists. The ADIA is responsible for increasing efficiency without compromising accuracy to admit qualified international applicants with a high level of customer service. Working closely with the Pre-Arrival and International Advising teams, the ADIA plays a key role in converting new admits to enrolled status by navigating new students to placement testing, initial advisement, class enrollment, payment, and orientation to ensure yield every quarter.
The ADIA’s four primary areas of responsibilities are: 1) managing all aspects of international admission operations, 2) ensuring compliance with the F-1 and J-1 visa regulations relatives to admissions, 3) tracking international student data, and 4) co-leading the anticipated departmental database migration project with a third-party vendor and BC ITS team and handling ongoing technical issues with the database.
The ADIA serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and carries a caseload to work directly with applicants and agents. The ADIA works on-campus at least four days and one day remotely until further notice.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://hcprd.ctclink.us/psc/tam/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=80&JobOpeningId=14572&PostingSeq=1
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Position: Social Media Coordinator
Posted by: USJETAA (US JET Alumni Association)
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Jessyca Livingston (Hokkaido, 2003-2006) for passing along the following job opening.
We’re seeking a Social Media Coordinator who can work independently while effectively communicating and coordinating with our team. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about digital engagement and community building on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X. This role includes managing and creating content for our social media channels, designing graphics as needed, and working with JETAA chapters to amplify event promotions. This role will also explore building a more robust JETAA professional network via LinkedIn. Other mission-relevant projects and priorities as appropriate and needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and post content across social media platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- Engage with the online JETAA community to foster meaningful connections and grow our social media presence.
- Design graphics and other visual materials to accompany posts, ensuring content is visually appealing and on-brand.
- Coordinate with JETAA chapters to promote events, sharing relevant updates and information.
- Track engagement metrics and adapt strategies to optimize reach and impact.
- -Stay informed about social media trends to enhance our outreach efforts.
Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
明けましておめでとうございます！ Here’s hoping everyone is having a good start to 巳年 (hebidoshi or Year of the Snake), which is associated with wisdom, intuition, and transformation (i.e. shedding of one’s old skin). Not sure how many of you made 抱負 (houfu or resolutions), but if you have I wish you good luck in achieving them and 2025 being your best year yet.
The Golden Globes kicked off the new year’s award ceremonies, and the television show Shogun dominated much like it did at last year’s Emmy’s. There the series swept all major categories to snag a record 18 awards out of 25 nominations, including wins for lead actors Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai and in the best tv drama category. This time Tadanobu Asano was not only nominated for Best Supporting Actor, but clinched the award as well.
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Position: Sales Representative
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.
A Japanese Wholesales Company is currently looking for a full time Sales Representative to join their Denver, CO location.
The company is looking for a person who understands and recognizes the characteristics and strengths of sales and will support the
development of sales strategies that are suitable for sales together with the team.
This position requires both previous sales experience and fluency in both Japanese and English as you will be selling to many sushi restaurants where the owners are Japanese.
DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be around 65k-90k + performance-based bonus awards. This position also includes benefits such as health insurance, vision, and dental 100% covered for yourself and your family.
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Position: ESL Teacher
Posted by: Japanese Educational Institute of New York
Location: Oakland, NJ, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Miyuki Kuranishi for passing along the following job opening.
Description: To teach English to Japanese Students from 1st to 9th grades at Japanese School. The school expects to work in the morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with 10 to 13 classes weekly.
Application Process: Email your cover letter and resume to Ms. Miyuki Kuranishi at <kuranishi@jeiny.org>.
WIT Life #382: 今年の漢字 and 忘年会離れ
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Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
We are at the close of another year as time continues to fly. 今年の漢字 (kotoshi no kanji or Kanji of the Year) as chosen by 12,148 out of 221,971 respondents across Japan was 金 (kin or kane, meaning money or gold). This had been the selection in 2021 as well, and last year’s 税 (zei or tax) was also finance related. The explanations provided for this selection were Japan’s 20 gold medals at the Paris Olympics, the LDP slush fund scandal, the rise in prices, issuing of the first new paper currency in 20 years, robberies linked to illegal part-time jobs, and the designation of the Sado gold mine as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. 災 (sai or disaster) came in second with 9772 votes, as 2024 was a year that began with 災い (wazawai or calamity). The Noto earthquake struck on the 1st with a death toll exceeding 500, and the following day a runway collision occurred at Haneda Airport between a JAL flight and a Japan Coast Guard aircraft. The Coast Guard plane was scheduled to deliver relief supplies for the earthquake. All JAL passengers survived, but only the Coast Guard captain did.
Job: Sales Representative – Pasona (Texas, USA)
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Position: Sales Representative
Posted by: Sales Representative
Location: Dallas, TX, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Laura Tanaka (Osaka, 2017-2020) for passing along the following job opening.
The Food Packaging Sales Representative is responsible for identifying and acquiring new business opportunities, maintaining and expanding relationships with existing clients, and driving the sales of food packaging products.
This role requires Japanese bilingual proficiency and familiarity with Japanese food packaging commonly used in convenience stores. The Food Packaging Sales Representative will work closely with clients to understand their needs, provide product solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sales process.
Additionally, the role involves supporting order processing, coordinating with internal teams for timely delivery, and regularly reporting sales performance to management.
Duties and Responsibilities
Sales Coordination/Customer Service
- Ensure the credit of all customers, provide price quotations, proposals and credit terms to current and prospective customers by collecting pre-approval from Dept. Manager and Branch Manager.
- Resolve customer complaints or issues in a timely manner, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
- Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events to promote products and expand the customer base.
Sales and Account Management:
- Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients, acting as their primary point of contact.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to prospective clients in both English and Japanese.
- Manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
- Self-motivated, with a results-driven attitude and a focus on customer satisfaction.
Job: Educational Programs Coordinator – Japan Information & Culture Center (Washington, DC)
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Position: Educational Programs Coordinator
Posted by: Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Sarah Morris (Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 2016-2022) for passing along the following job opening.
Description:
The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Educational Programs Coordinator. The main responsibilities of this position include coordinating and presenting educational programs on Japan and Japanese culture, creating engaging educational content, managing the Embassy of Japan’s involvement in the Embassy Adoption Program, and managing the internship program. Please see below for a more detailed list of responsibilities.
The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation, and sick leave. Working hours are 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday with weeknight and/or weekend events several times a month (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The monthly pay range for this position is USD $3, 500-5,300.
Please note: Successful candidates must be able to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.
Job: Office Clerk – Quick USA (Texas, USA)
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Position: Office Clerk
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.
A Japanese Company Food Company located in the Houston, TX area is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Office Clerk to take care perform clerical duties, assist with record filings/reports and support other departments as needed among other duties.
This position requires business or native level and 1-3 years of previous office-related experience. The mastery of basic level Japanese and/or Chinese (read, write, listen) would be preferred.
Working hours would be from 9-6 from Monday through Friday.
DOE and experience, the pay range for this position would be around the 35k-41k
Your essential duties would be as followed:
- Greets and directs visitors at the front desk. Answers, screens, and forwards incoming calls to the appropriate personnel.
- Operates office machines such as copiers, scanners, PCs, phones, and voice mail system to perform clerical duties
- Updates and maintains business insurance, contracts, registration, and general business license
- Orders for office supplies as requested by departments
- Assists record filings, report/form typing, memo or letter preparations for management.
Job: Overseas Admissions Counselor – Temple University (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Overseas Admissions Counselor (Student Recruiter)
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus for passing along the following job opening.
TUJ moved to its brand-new campus with about 1300 undergraduate students in 2019 and grew to a vibrant campus with 2500 students by 2024. TUJ seeks a motivated and outgoing admissions counselor for its overseas markets worldwide to support university recruiting and advising prospective students. The Admissions Counselor will assist TUJ in meeting enrollment goals that focus on continuing current growth and achieving a qualified and diverse student population. This position will be primarily responsible for recruiting in Asia and the U.S., but may include other regions. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, student recruiting, and sales and/or marketing experience. Previous experience in the education sector is preferred. Some weekend and evening work and significant international travel will be required.
Primary Responsibilities
-Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants
-Represent TUJ to the public and its vision to prospective students, parents, school counselors, Japanese language teachers, academic institutions, and other entities
-Make recruiting trip plans and execute them, by visiting high schools and community colleges, attending school/college fairs, recruiting conferences, and other relevant events
-Spend extensive time overseas on recruiting trips
-Prepare and give presentations about TUJ, and studying and living in Japan
Job: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Financial Manager – YKK Corporation of America (Atlanta, GA, USA)
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Position: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Financial Manager
Posted by: YKK Corporation of America
Location: Atlanta, GA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Jessica Cork (Hiroshima, 1997-2000) for passing along the following job opening.
About YKK Corporation
At the YKK Group, we believe in the “Cycle of Goodness” – the idea that “no one prospers without rendering benefit to others:” We’re committed to creating value for our customers, employees, and society in all that we do.
Job Summary
Ykk Corporation of America is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Financial Manager. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of our financial operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective risk management. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Japanese and possess strong project management and intercompany communication skills. This position requires a proactive individual who can hold team members accountable and collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for GRC financial management and performance in the Americas Region including but not limited to accounting, tax, finance, treasury, and other related financial activities.
- Serve as the main point of contact between YKK Corporation of America and YKK Corporation of Japan Group Finance, Tax, Consolidations and other financial departments.
- Collaborate closely with the CFO and stakeholders to provide guidance and improvement on compliance matters including regulatory changes and best practices.
