Job: IT/ITS researcher at Japanese IT Research Company (NY)
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via Quick USA. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: IT/ITS researcher
Job Details:
We are currently seeking contract IT/ITS researcher, expected starting date will be April 1, 2011, who can contribute his/her researching experience as well as IT/ITS knowledge and introduce new IT technology/ devices to the automotive industry.
*Must have 3-4 years of research experience,
*Business experience in product management, business planning and/or strategic marketing,
*High level of written and oral presentation ability as well as negotiation skills,
*Good planning, time management, decision-making and organization skills are required,
*IT industry experience—experience related to mobile communications, devices and networks, satellite, energy and/or automotive industries, engage in extensive research activities in technological and business model areas, ability to convey analysis to stakeholders, analysis stemming from efficient collection of relevant data, ability to capture fresh ideas within the IT industry and suggest theses new idea, ability and keen interest in developing our industry IT network.
Location: Manhattan, NY
Position: IT/ITS researcher
Starting date: April 1, 2011
Salary:$60K-65K DOE
How to apply:
Contact Mayuko Ozawa
Recruiting Consultant
Quick USA, Inc.
551 Fifth Ave. Suite 620 New York, NY 10176
Direct: 212.692.0063 Cell: 917.608.7029
Main: 212.692.0850 Fax: 212.692.0853
Email: ozawa@919usa.com
www.919usa.com
Job: Regulatory Affairs at Japanese Manufacturing Company (CT)
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via Quick USA. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Regulatory Affairs
Job Details:
An established Japanese company is currently seeking for a regulatory affairs who will prepare and submit documents for product registration with FDA, monitoring regulatory activities in America, managing product samples, and other assigned tasks. Japanese language skill is not required but a big plus. Must have related experiences and/or chemical related background. This is Temp to Hire position.
Location: Darien, CT
Starting date: ASAP
Salary:$50K-65K DOE
How to apply:
Contact Mayuko Ozawa
Recruiting Consultant
Quick USA, Inc.
551 Fifth Ave. Suite 620 New York, NY 10176
Direct: 212.692.0063 Cell: 917.608.7029
Main: 212.692.0850 Fax: 212.692.0853
Email: ozawa@919usa.com
www.919usa.com
Japan Local: Yadoriki Village in the Kanagawa mountains
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“Japan Local“ is a new feature intended to share the small town Japan experience with potential visitors and tourists. If you have videos or photos or writing about your town, please feel free to submit to jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
Thanks to JETAA Tokyo President Byron Nagy for sharing this video titled “Experience Yadoriki in Under a Minute,” made by a Friend of JET (or a “JET in spirit” to borrow Byron’s phrasing):
Justin’s Japan: Q&A with Yuki Chikudate of Asobi Seksu
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Asobi Seksu singer/keyboardist Yuki Chikudate. (Polyvinyl Record Co.)
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JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his pages here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories.
Formed in New York City in 2001, the band Asobi Seksu and its core members Yuki Chikudate (vocals, keyboards) and James Hanna (guitar) cut their teeth in the indie shoegaze and dream pop scene as it graduated from a dense, textured guitar-based sound to a more abstract, atmospheric approach.
Fluorescence, the band’s fourth and latest studio album, hits stores today (Feb. 15). I caught up with Chikudate prior to the band’s sold out show at New York’s Mercury Lounge later this week for this exclusive interview.
What kind of goals did you and James have recording Fluorescence?
We knew that we were interested in making an album that better captured what we sound like live. We wanted it to be colorful.
How did you approach the recording compared to your other albums?
The approach was to let go and have fun. I think we felt a lot more relaxed this time—it was summer.
Do you have any other special plans for promoting the album in addition to touring?
Hoping to play some festivals this year—outdoor shows are the best!
I read that you grew up in Southern California and attended a school for children of Japanese expatriates who planned to return home after several years abroad. Was this your first brush with Japanese culture outside the home, and how do you think the experience influenced your view of Japan or the way this aspect of its society operates?
I was born in Japan, so no, it wasn’t my first experience with Japanese culture outside my home. My view of Japan was that all my family was there. Sometimes I wished that it wasn’t so far away. As a kid, the strict disciplinary nature of Japanese school sucked!
Click here for the rest of the interview.
FoxHound87: Hokkaido Part 2
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Joshua Small is a First Year JET currently living in Ikaruga-cho, Nara-ken and has been chronicling his experience on his blog Snorlax87.
I woke up, dawned my heat tech long underwear, and boarded the shuttle bus bound for Hanazono. I was going to ski for the first time.
I arrived at the resort and checked in with the rental counter. They pulled my reservation and started outfitting me for skis, pants, pole, and shoes. The staff at Hanazono is largely Australian. They must come to Japan seasonally on visas. They were very polite which made the whole process easy. When I walk in ski boots, I look hilarious. In ski boots, I walk heel to toe, but really exaggerated. Someone might have thought I had polio if it wasn’t for the fact that other skiers looked just as stupid.
My volunteer Hokkaido JET instructor was supposed to meet me on the mountain at 10. He didn’t arrive until about 11:30. While I was waiting, one of the other JETs was kind enough to give me some lessons in skiing. I went down the first hill (it leads to the ski lift) several times really easily. I was picking up skiing quickly. My “instructor” kept reminding me that I SHOULD have fallen by now. I hadn’t. When the Hokkaido instructor finally arrived, I was stunned. He was wearing the costume of Hokkaido’s mascot: Marimokkori, the marimo with a huge boner…
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http://snorlax87.blogspot.com/
National AJET’s “Life After JET”: Vanessa Villalobos
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Vanessa at the JETAA stall at the Japan Matsuri in London.
National AJET shares former JET participants’ experiences – and a little advice – with current JETs in their new monthly interview, Life After JET. Contact lifeafterjet [at] ajet.net to be featured in future posts.
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This month, Life After JET profiles former Tochigi ALT, Vanessa Villalobos. After completing JET and obtaining a CELTA qualification, Vanessa moved to Peru where she taught for 15 months. She then returned to the UK to train as a secondary school level English teacher at King’s College London, earning a Postgraduate Certificate of Education.
However, instead of starting a more conventional career in education, she started her own business. She “now works to connect the UK and Japan in London with her two companies – IsshoniLondon.co.uk, which provides tutoring services, and JapaneseLondon.com, which is a central hub for all Japan-related happenings in London.” In addition, she is involved in JETAA London, serving as the Communications Officer and organizer of the Creative Entrepreneurs’ Group.
Vanessa shared with us a little bit about her experience on JET and since, plus advice for budding bloggers, entrepreneurs, or any JET trying to figure out what comes next…
NAJET: First, can you tell me a little bit about your experience on the JET Programme? It looks like you were an ALT in Tochigi from 2000-2003 — Any highlights or projects that you’re really proud of?
Vanessa Villalobos: Being a ‘one-shot’ ALT meant that I had quite an exhilarating life; cycling around Tochigi-shi with my bike baskets over-brimming with games, flashcards, worksheets, etc. I was based in the BOE along with two other ALT colleagues. We took it in turn to visit all the junior high schools and elementary schools in the area. Like so many ALTs I found elementary school teaching an absolute delight – if absolutely exhausting!
In the BOE, we also designed the English curriculum and materials for 15 elementary schools. It was so satisfying to be responsible for the syllabus right from first ideas to classroom delivery.
NAJET: Before becoming an ALT, did you know that you’d still be working with Japanese/UK relations even years after leaving JET?
Vanessa: No! But I have always been fascinated by communication, language, and international relations so I am thrilled that JET gave me chance to develop my skills and interest.
NAJET: Why did you first decide to start your blog, Isshoni London?
Vanessa: I experimented with blogging in Japan, and then wrote a successful year-long travelogue in Peru, but after coming back to the UK in 2005 I felt at a bit of a loss and stopped writing. I still really missed Japan and started to look for Japan-related things, events and communities in London. Much to my excitement, I found a wide range of information and opportunities. Even so, I kept missing out on things because that information was so spread out. I searched on the internet, collected little snippets from newspapers and magazines, grabbed brochures, scribbled down info from tube posters, and realised the gap in the market for a ‘one-stop-shop’ website where you could go to find out everything about Japan-related stuff in London.
‘Isshoni London’ is the name of my English-Japanese language tutoring company, and the blog was attached to it to provide extra information.
Click here for the rest of the interview.
Job: Office Manager at Japan Society of Northern California
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via JETAA NC. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Office Manager at Japan Society of Northern California
Job Details:
The Japan Society of Northern California is a public affairs 501(c) 3 non-profit with a mission to strengthen cooperation and understanding between the peoples of the United States and Japan through programs that expand knowledge, increase personal interaction and facilitate discussion of important issues.
The Office Manager will assist the President and the Board of Directors to achieve this mission by providing administrative and logistical support to facilitate smooth office and financial management. The Office Manager reports directly to the President.
For more details, click “Read More”.
Job: 8 Job Listings (SF, Tokyo)
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via SF-based recruiting firm JEMI. 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.
*Note: If you apply for any of these positions, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Positions: 8 job listings via SF-based recruiting firm JEMI.
Controller (San Francisco)
Technical Sales Manager (Silicon Valley)
Account Manager/Sales Representative (Silicon Valley and New York)
Software Developer (San Francisco)
Software Engineer – Contract for 1-3 months (E. Bay)
Field Service Engineer (NY)
Japan positions
Electrical Engineers, Entry level (Tokyo) with a major Japanese Electronics Company
IT Engineers (Tokyo) with US Company
How to apply:
Please contact
Yuko Sakashita 阪下裕子
JEMI, Inc.
925-254-7850 (Office)
415-203-7841 (Mobile)
www.jemi-inc.com
Justin’s Japan: Tak Matsumoto of B’z wins first Grammy
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'Take Your Pick' was named Best Pop Instrumental Album last night at the 2011 Grammys. (335 Records/Vermillion Records)
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.
While Justin Bieber came up empty, Takahiro Matsumoto of the J-rock band B’z won big at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles last night (Feb. 13).
The famed 49-year-old guitarist, commonly known Tak Matsumoto, netted his very first Grammy gold (Best Pop Instrumental Album) for Take Your Pick, a collaboration with the equally legendary American guitarist Larry Carlton.
Carlton, whose licks Matsumoto admitted to copying as a teenager, has been recording since the 1960s and has played on over 100 gold and platinum records, including discs by Steely Dan, Michael Jackson and Billy Joel. Take Your Pick, which contains original compositions by the duo supported by American session players, was released last June and goosed by a two-month Japanese tour by the axe slingers.
“I had never told anyone until now, but the Grammys was one of my dreams and a big goal,” Matsumoto said yesterday after winning the award. This was Carlton’s fourth win and 19th nomination overall.
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JETAA Chapter Beat 2.14.11
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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.
- East Bay Nomikai Happy Hour – Thursday, February 17th, 6:00 at Thalassa in Berkeley. Catch up with friends and alumni at this month’s happy hour event.
- Japanese Home Cookery: What We Really Eat – Sunday, March 12th, 10:00 to 2:00 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. The OACC Is presenting their final Asian culinary workshop of 2010/11, looking at the Japanese winter dish Umani and as well as some other various side dishes.
- Shinnenkai – Wednesday, February 16th, 6:00 at Shogun. Ring in the new year a little late with the folks at JETAA Canberra. Nijikai to follow at a location yet to be determined.
JETAA Minnesota
- Sushi Making at Fuji-ya – Sunday, February 27th, 4:00 at Fuji Ya. Make your own sushi or just come to eat and hang out with friends and alumni.
- Nihongo Dake Dinner – Saturday, February 19th, 6:00 in Encino. Dust off the Japanese skills for a night of food and nihongo with JETAASC.
- Career Networking Mixer -Thursday, February 24th, 6:00 in Santa Monica. Make connections and friends at this month’s upcoming career mixer.
- JETAANY Quarterly Meeting – Wednesday, February 16th, 7:00 in midtown. Learn more about your local chapter, get involved and add your voice to the future of JETAA.
- Koto Workshop – Saturday, February 19th, 1:00 to 2:00. Learn about the Koto, a traditional Japanese 13-stringed instrument, at this fascinating workshop.
- Nihongo Dake Dinner – Saturday, February 19th, 12:00 at Hei La Moon in Chinatown. Dust off the old Japanese over some delicious dim sum this weekend.
What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just contact Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.
WIT Life #154: Congratulations to Japanese Grammy Winners!
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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.
A bit of bright news in light of the Japanese government’s confirmation that its country’s economy has indeed dropped to #2 in the world. Omedetou to the following Grammy winners!
Pop Instrumental Album
“Take Your Pick,” Larry Carlton and Tak Matsumoto (guitarist in the popular Japanese rock duo B’z, pictured here on right)
Opera Recording
“Saariaho: L’Amour De Loin,” (Japanese American) Kent Nagano, conductor; Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and Rundfunkchor Berlin
Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra)
Mitsuko Uchida (“Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 23 & 24,” Cleveland Orchestra)
Other winners include Japanese classical pianist Mitsuko Uchida who received Best Instrumental Soloist Performance with Orchestra, while the Best Contemporary Jazz Album award went to the Stanley Clarke Band, which includes Japanese jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara.
Job: Contracts Coordinator at Japanese Trading Company (Arlington, VA)
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via JETAA DC. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Contracts Coordinator at Japanese Trading Company (Arlington, VA)
Job Details:
A major Japanese trading company is looking for a Contracts Coordinator in Arlington, VA. Under the supervision of the Contract Manager, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, the following assigned duties:
1. Assist the Contract Manager in performing day to day contract executions such as creating Request for Quote and Purchase order files, obtain order acknowledgements, monitor product delivery, maintain data base with accurate information and follow up on claims with manufactures.
2. Perform routine office administrative functions: send interoffice mails, distribute all incoming mail, preparing payment vouchers for all the Washington DC office expenses and also filing travel expenses for the Vice President.
3. Create work orders online when there is an issue in the office.
4. Assist preparing and executing a special event (such as a year-end party)
5. Perform any administrative tasks assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor Degree or relevant working experience is desirable
Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Experience: Five years of general office or administrative work experience.
Language: Excellent oral and written English. In addition, fluency or a working knowledge of Japanese would be very useful.
How to apply:
Interested in this or other Japan related job openings?
Contact Interesse International at: dc@iiicareer.com or 571-384-7117.
More on our website: www.iiicareer.com
Job: Buyer for Japanese import/export company
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via Actus. 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.
*Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JetWit. Thanks.
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Job Position: Buyer for Japanese import/export company
Job Details:
Established Japanese company seeks a buyer who is interested in trading and import/export operation between US and Japan. Main duties include: Purchasing industrial parts(for aircraft) price negotiations with vendors quality control import/export operation etc.
Qualifications:
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $35K~40K
How to apply:
Please forward your most recent resume and cover letter as an MS Word attachment to moya@actus-usa.com.
Make sure to mention which position you are applying to and your desired salary 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!
Japan Restaurant Search via Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
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Just noticed in the latest issue of the JNTO’s e-Newsletter that they have a link to a “Japan Restaurant Search.” In theory you can find restaurants in any prefecture sorted by whatever criteria you select (e.g., accepts credit cards; English language menu available; English language staff; etc.) You can also search by cuisine and even different types of izakaya.
Here’s the link: http://www.jnto.go.jp/restaurant-search/eng/index.php
It tends to cover the major metropolitan areas well, but not as strong when you get out to the inaka. Perhaps there’s a way that the JET and JET alumni community can help fill in some of the holes?
Just a thought. Stay tuned for more info.
JETS with J.D.s >> So you want to be a Japanese Lawyer
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Andrew R. McCarthy (Akita-ken, 2005-08) is a law student at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law focusing on international trade, business, and tax. He currently runs the blog JETs with J.D.s, an information source for current JET alumni law students and prospective law students for career paths and approaches within the current legal market. For those considering law school and trying to comprehend the costs and the risks of such an endeavor, he also recommends The Law School Tuition Bubble.
“I want to be an attorney in Japan.” It’s said often, but often without consideration of all the work achieving the goal behind that statement entails. In this post, JETs with JDs looks at the licensing requirements for legal practice in Japan.
The post, in its entirety, is available here.
