J-Doc: Japanese Christmas Show – Bringing a Japan Christmas to Holiday Shoppers – 12/20/09
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The Japanese Doctor is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com).
Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese and Chinese language learning options. Their main service is private one on one language lessons in the NYC area.
It was just another day at the Harmon Cove Outlet Center in Secaucus, NJ, on the weekend before Christmas. There had been the typical Christmas events previously at the mall, such as Santa coming to sit with kids, and a magic show. Most stores and shoppers were just getting prepared to have one more day of weekend shopping before the big holiday on Friday of this week. But once they entered the mall they were surprised to find a new kind of show, with a different language and culture that didn’t seem quite so familiar, the Japanese Christmas Show!
The Japanese Christmas show used entertainment to attract the holiday masses. Performers who attracted crowds were…
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Job: Educational Program Coordinator (PT) (Seattle)
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Azumano International, Inc. is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic and outgoing person to coordinate educational programs for Japanese students visiting the Seattle area. This job is part-time with a possibility of full-time after three months.
DUTIES:
- Recruit host families
- conduct host family orientations and act as contact to families during programs
- Counsel Japanese students
- Visit schools and maintain relationships with school contacts
- Arrange field trips and activities for students and provide support to other departments Read More
Roland Kelts column in Daily Yomiuri: Our hybrid future is here
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Violinist Diana Yukawa
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Here’s the latest SOFT POWER/HARD TRUTHS column in the Daily Yomiuri by Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica, this one about hybrid people, hybrid music and hybridization as a trend.
http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/arts/20091218TDY11001.htm
Diana Yukawa age 8
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JET alum writer Elizabeth White a featured writer on WineTime Tv’s new website
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Elizabeth White (Toyama-ken, 1995-98), the former Media Coordinator for JETAA Southern California, is now a featured writer for WineTimeTv.net. Have a look:
http://winetimetv.net/home/contributors
BAPCPA Man #17: BAPCPA Man vs Mortgantua – Part 5 – Mortgage Cramdown Fail
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BAPCPA Man and Bankruptcy Bill are cartoons created by Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Gideon Kendall. For more cartoons, original bankruptcy haiku and even a bankruptcy country song, go to bankruptcybill.us.
Do you work in bankruptcy or restructuring? Now you can join the JET Alumni Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group on LinkedIn.
Additionally, if anyone would like to take a stab at translating the cartoon into Japanese for JetWit’s Japanese fans out there, feel free to post in the comments section of this post. Some cultural explanation might be helpful as well, given that Japanese bankruptcy laws are very different than the U.S.
WITvid #6: “The Ride”
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WITvid is a periodic series by Peter Weber (Saitama-ken 2004-07), the JET Program Coordinator in San Francisco.
Take a bike “ride” through the holiday streets of Tokyo with JET Alum, CJ Hoppel and his colleague Kevin Jones (joneskc7881). Both are currently working in Tokyo.
This video was made for a holiday party contest, the theme was “what you like about Tokyo.” They won two tickets to Okinawa with their subbmission The Ride.
Introducing the U.S./Japan Creative Artists’ Program
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Calling all artists – whether you’re a photographer, a puppeteer, a budding troubadour or manga comic, The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts can fund a five-month residency in Japan, through their U.S./Japan Creative Artists’ Program. Applications are due February 1st. Read on for more details:
Here’s the press release:
The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission works cooperatively with the National Endowment for the Arts to sponsor the U.S/Japan Creative Artists’ Program. The program provides support for up to five outstanding contemporary and traditional artists from the United States to spend a five-month residency in Japan to pursue their individual artistic goals. The next deadline for this program is February 1, 2010.
The U.S/Japan Creative Artists’ Program is extremely competitive; applicants should have regional or national recognition and anticipate a highly rigorous review of their work. Artists should also present compelling reasons for wanting to work in Japan.
Selected artists will receive:
• A monthly stipend for living expenses and a housing supplement, as well as an allowance for professional support services
• Up to $6,000 for round trip transportation for the artist, domestic partner and/or dependent children, and a baggage/storage allowance
• A stipend for pre-departure Japanese language study in the United States
Additional information, including guidelines and the application, can be found at http://www.jusfc.gov/creativeartists.asp.
Job: Network Support Engineer (Seattle)
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A downtown Seattle company is looking for a Network Support Engineer II (NSE). Please call Kathy Simmons, senior technical recruiter, at 435-519-6654 to apply.
DUTIES:
- Provides remote technical assistance on client’s products to internal and external customers and client’s partners in Japan.
- Fluency in Japanese required
- Hours are Mon-Thurs in 10 hour shifts
- Salary range is mid $60,000 to low $70,000 a year.
Jobs: Japanese Language Interpreter (Philadelphia)
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Quantum, Inc., a Philadelphia-based multi-lingual interpretation agency is seeking Japanese language interpreters for both medical and court interpretation.
Experience in legal and medical fields, proof of language proficiency and interpreter skills are a plus.
However, we also are willing to train motivated individuals that are new to the field of interpretation.
Please send your resume to info@quantumtranslations.com or fax to 215-627-5570. Or for further information please call 215 627 2251.
JET Alum Liz Sheffield interviews “Love In Translation” author Wendy Nelson Tokunaga
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Author, manuscript consultant and blogger Liz Sheffield (Hokkaio-ken, Sapporo-shi, 1993-95) has a great post on her blog Motherlogue about a new book out titled Midori by Moonlight by Wendy Nelson Tokunaga. Here’s Liz’s explanation of the background:
About a year ago I read Wendy Nelson Tokunaga’s debut novel, Midori by Moonlight. I was thrilled to see that she had a new release out in November — Love In Translation. Both of her books cover topics near and dear to my heart: Japanese culture, the expatriate experience and cross-cultural romance.
Love In Translation intrigued me because the story is told from the perspective of a foreign woman living in Japan, something with which I have personal experience! As I read the book, I had a wonderful sense of being reconnected to my own experiences in Japan — from the visits to a ryokan (Japanese hotel) to eating delicious shu-cream to blunders in communication through a foreign language. I was also reminded of what I learned about myself thanks to the joy and hardship of navigating a culture so different from my own.
In my interview with her at Motherlogue, Wendy offers insight about her experiences in Japan, about publishing two novels and combining her vocal talents with her husband’s musical talents to create an enka song (“Nozomi No Hoshi“) as the soundtrack for Love In Translation. Details about how to request a copy of “Nozomi No Hoshi” on CD, are included in the interview.
- Read the interview with Wendy Nelson Tokunaga, author of “Love in Translation.”
- Read an interview with fellow JET alum Suzanne Kamata about Suzanne’s book Call Me Okaasan: Adventures in Multicultural Mothering.
- Follow Motherlogue here: http://motherlogue.wordpress.com
Japan America Society Roundup 12.17.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some upcoming events of Japan America Societies…
2010 New Year’s Party — All you can eat sushi rolls and edamame and all you can drink Kirin — what better way to kick off the new year? Register online.
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 6
- Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
- Place: Sakeya Japanese Restaurant, 1420 Locust St., Philadelphia
- For more information, click here.
- Shinnenkai — Put on some comfy pants and come hungry to this informal potluck party. Bring a dish from home or even just some paper plates or napkins and you’re all set. Reservations required.
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 10
- Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Place: AT&T Conference Room at the Girl Scout Leadership Center, 811 N. Coker Loop Road, San Antonio
- For more information: http://www.jas-sa.org/shinenkai.htm
Family Fun Day — Enjoy Christmas story telling, candy-cane reindeer making, holiday music and a beautiful holiday flower show during this free event at the Krohn Conservatory.
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 19
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Place: Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati
- For more information: http://jasgc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=11
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
Job: Sales Associate (Atlanta, GA)
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This job listing comes from MRJapanese, a staffing firm based in Nashville, Tenn. focused on jobs in the States for Japanese companies.
We are in need of a Japanese and English speaking Salesperson who is ambitious, friendly, and outgoing. You will begin as a Sales Assistant, and as you hone your skills, you will have the opportunity to move forward into a full Sales role. Come and be a part of our winning team!
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must be bilingual in Japanese and English – oral and written
• Self-directed and diverse work mentality
• Strong customer service skills and ability to handle concerns in a quick and effective manner
• Any previous Sales experience or proficiency with Accounting software is a plus
• Local/commutable candidates preferred
• Ability to travel for business
HOW TO APPLY: Click here and contact Kiyomi Hamamoto at apply (at) mrjapanese.com
Job: Research and Strategy Manager (NYC)
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This job opening comes from Japanese bilingual job staffing firm MaxJob. They are looking for a manager of research & strategy in the telecommunications industry in New York City. To see this job listing, search F6181 on their site. To see more immediate openings from MaxJob, click here (requires registration).
DUTIES:
- Attend trade shows, decide the theme to discuss with venture companies and manufacturers and make appointments to hold meetings with them.
- Point of contact for maintaining the relationship with venture companies and carriers and for coordinating contracts between carriers and distributors. Window for new business development with venture capitals and other related companies; coordinate forming alliances and handle contracts.
- Research US market, products and service and report to headquarter in Japan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent communication skill in English is a must.
- Business level proficiency in Japanese is preferred.
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your resume to info @maxjob.com or call 212-949-6660.
Roland Kelts’ Japanamerica reviewed by Fan-to-Pro blog
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Here’s a nice review of Japanamerica (by Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99) on the blog Fan-to-Pro: The Blog of Professional Geekery, which describes itself as “a blog about jobs, career and economics for ambitious fans, progeeks, Otariimen and other members of the Modern Literati.”
http://www.fantopro.com/blog/2009/12/book-review-japanamerica.html
Just in time for the holidays, in case you’re looking for that special gift for that special JET friend or Friend of JET!
Any JET alums in Delaware?
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I stopped by the CLAIR-NY office yesterday (which is the de facto JETAA NY headquarters), and was asked by Taichi Hanzawa (one of the JETAA USA & Canada Liaisons) if I know of any JET alums in Delaware.
I know we have an increasingly active JETAA Philadelphia sub-chapter. But I don’t know of any JET alums by name who live in Delaware.
So, if you are a Delaware-based JET alum, or if you know of any, I’d love to hear from you. Just e-mail Steven at jetwit [at] jetwit [dot] com.
Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!
