JET alum’s film “The Harimaya Bridge” now via Video On Demand
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JET alum and film director Aaron Woolfolk’s (Kochi-ken, 1991-93) acclaimed film The Harimaya Bridge is now available via video on demand. Read below to see how the JET alum community can help.
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Acclaimed feature film The Harimaya Bridge is now available to watch via video on demand (VOD) on most cable and satellite systems. The film can now be seen in more than 100 million households in the U.S. and Canada. If you didn’t see it in theaters, it’s just a click away in the comfort of your homes.
The Harimaya Bridge, written and directed by Aaron Woolfolk, stars Ben Guillory, Saki Takaoka, Misa Shimizu, and Danny Glover (who also executive produced it). It is a drama about an American man who must go to rural Japan after the sudden death of his estranged son there, and the secrets he discovers his son left behind.
The film had a nationwide release in theaters in Japan and a limited release in the U.S. The San Francisco Examiner called The Harimaya Bridge “one of the best films of the year,” while The Los Angeles Times called it “powerful” and “a unique, complex, consciousness-raising accomplishment”.
The cable and satellite operators will be watching to see how the film initially performs, which will determine how long they make it available. So please help in spreading the word.
The movie is now available for viewing on Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cablevision, AT&T, Verizon, Cogeco (Canada), MTS (Canada), Amazon VOD, Best Buy/Cinemanow VOD, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation, and many, many more. People can find it on their cable or satellite systems, or learn more here:
http://www.gravitasventures.com/the-harimaya-bridge/
In addition to that, the DVD and Blu-ray of the film will be available beginning October 18th. Special features will include a behind-the-scenes documentary, cast and staff interviews, and the director’s commentary. You can see a brand new minute-long trailer for the DVD/Blue-ray release here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKZ8GfVeNWU
As always, people can learn more about The Harimaya Bridge at its official website and at its Facebook page:
Please watch, and please help spread the word. Thank you very much!
Thanks to JET alum Scott Dixon, a reporter at Kyodo News, for passing this along. Incidentally, Scott mentioned that he actually found his current job thanks to JETwit.
Note: If you found your job via JETwit, send an email to jetwit [at] jetwit.com to let me know. This kind of info can be really helpful, and I have no other way of tracking whether JETwit is helping except for when people reach out and tell me. Yoroshiku!
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JETAA Tokyo supports Tokyo de Volunteer event
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Via JET alum Emily Duncan’s Japan Earthquake Disaster Relief Idea Exchange Facebook group:
JETAA Tokyo is pleased to support Tokyo de Volunteer in their “Beauty de Volunteer” volunteer activities. As these trips have received corporate sponsorship, free bus transportation will be provided. Please contact tokyo.de.volunteer@gmail.com.
For more info from Tokyo de Volunteer’s website go to: http://tkdv.blogspot.com/
FYI, Tokyo de Volunteer is an offshoot of New York de Volunteer, the New York based non-profit founded by wonderwoman Noriko Hino. Tokyo de Volunteer was started by former New York members who had returned to Tokyo and wanted to continue their volunteer spirit.
All of which is to say, collaboration seems to be a natural fit between JETAA Tokyo and Tokyo de Volunteer as well as between JETAA New York which has engaged in many activities with New York de Volunteer.
JET Programme 25th Anniversary Symposium to be held by Japanese government
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FYI, this is a big deal and something to pay attention to, especially in terms of the future of JET. One of the speakers, notably, will be Jim Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94), Executive Director of the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA). I believe AJET President Matthew Cook (Osaka, 2007-12) may also be in attendance.
Here’s the official info via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) website:
Holding of the Symposium and a Reception Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the JET Programme
http://www.mofa.go.jp/announce/announce/2011/8/0816_01.html
August 16, 2011
Japanese
- On Thursday, September 8, the Symposium Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the JET Programme (Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme) will be held at U Thant International Conference Hall, United Nations University. The symposium will be co-hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR).
- The JET Programme aims to enhance foreign language education and promote international exchange at the local level. The symposium will be held to reflect on the results of the Programme’s efforts during the past 25 years, and contribute to the Programme’s further development, as well as to widely publicize the Programme to all walks of life.
- On the occasion of the holding of the Symposium Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the JET Programme, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to hold a reception at the Iikura Guesthouse in the evening of the same day, with a view to deepening the understanding of the relevant parties in Japan and abroad on the significance and results of the Programme, among others, and seeking further coordination with parties related to the Programme including those from local governments and in the education field, and the diplomatic corps in Tokyo.
Additional information
Symposium Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the JET Programme (Overview)
1. Time and date:
12:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011
2. Venue:
U Thant International Conference Hall, United Nations University
(5-53-70, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
3. Co-organizers:
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology,
Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
4. Supporters:
National Governors’ Association,
Japan Association of City Mayors,
National Association of Towns and Villages
5. Scheduled programs and participants:
(a) Greetings by co-organizers:
Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications,
Minister for Foreign Affairs,
Minister for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
(b) Greetings by guests:
Ambassador of the United States to Japan (to be confirmed),
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Japan (to be confirmed),
Ambassador of the ROK to Japan
(c) Commemorative lecture:
Mr. James Gannon,
Executive Director, Japan Center for International Exchange
(d) Activity reports:
Dr. Angus Lockyer,
Chair, Japan Research Centre, University of London
Mr. Kim Jin Ah,
Director of International Cooperation Department,
Governors Association of Korea
(e) Panel discussion:
Panelists:
Dr. Akira Nakamura, Professor, Meiji University
Dr. Angus Lockyer,
Chair, Japan Research Centre, University of London
Mr. Kim Jin Ah,
Director of International Cooperation Department,
Governors Association of Korea
Mr. Keiji Yamada, Governor, Kyoto Prefecture
Mr. Masao Niisato, Professor, Tokyo International University
Ms. Yoko Kimura, Chairperson, Board of Directors, CLAIR
— Participants: Approximately 350 people including those from local governments and in the education field, and the diplomatic corps in Tokyo.
— Simultaneous interpretation will be provided.
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Job: Senior Broadcast Co-ordinator, BBC World News, Japanese Service
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Via TVT Japan. Please make sure to mention JETwit if you apply. Yoroshiku!
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TVT Japan is responsible for providing the Japanese service of BBC World News. It is part of the TVT group of companies with headquarters in London and offices in Tokyo and Singapore. The group provides translation, versioning and post-production services to Broadcasters all over the world including BBC World News, BBC Worldwide Channels, BBC World Service, UKTV, NBC Universal and Disney.
Position: Senior Broadcast Co-ordinator, BBC World News, Japanese Service
Location: Tokyo
Type of hire: Permanent, full-time.
Responsibilities:
As Senior Broadcast Co-ordinator you will play a vital role in ensuring the overall success of the Japanese Service of BBC World News. Reporting to the Operations Manager you will lead the team responsible for the Japanese versioning of live news and current affairs programming.
The role centres on the day to day running of the Japanese studio in Tokyo. In addition to key duties such as monitoring of Japanese audio output and operation of broadcast systems the Senior Broadcast Coordinator is responsible for investigating and reporting on broadcast issues as well as local staff coordination and financial administration.
Out of hours response for broadcast issues is required for this role. Read More
