Mar 9

Job: Assistant Editor/ Translator 03.09.12

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Thanks to JET alum Kia Cheleen for passing this along. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Japanese Speaking Assistant Editor/ Translator

Posted by: Ex Lion Tamer
Type: Full-time
Location: Chelsea, Manhattan
Start Date: As soon as possible
Link: www.cutieandtheboxer.com

Responsibilities:

Mar 9

Embassy of Japan in the UK Webmagazine (March 2012)

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Embassy of Japan in the UK Webmagazine round-up. Posted by JET alum and current editor of the webmagazine, Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). To subscribe to the Embassy of Japan’s monthly webmagazine, email webmagazine@ld.mofa.go.jp with the subject ‘subscribe’.

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Embassy of Japan in the UK Webmagazine: March 2012

Ambassador’s blog
One year on

Featured article
ONE YEAR ON: SCENES OF RECONSTRUCTION & PICTURES DRAWN BY THE CHILDREN OF TOHOKU

Other articles:
Events around the country as the UK remembers “One year on…”
The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom
One year on: A JET perspective
Films at the Embassy: Bloom in the Moonlight
Films at the Embassy: Tohoku Special Film Show
JAPAN-UK Events Calendar

Mar 8

ESL To Go: Nashville’s First ESL Mobile Classroom

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By Filmore Ha (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08).  Filmore continues to live and work in the Greater Tokyo Area as an FAE and is also webmaster for JETAA Tokyo.  He is actively seeking new opportunities in the U.S. or Canada.

Thanks to Terry Vo, JET Program and MEXT Coordinator in Nashville, for sharing this awesome initiative by JET alum Leah Hashinger at the Tennessee Foreign Language Institute.

ESL To Go is Nashville’s first ESL mobile classroom. ESL To Go is a community-driven project designed to take English classes to refugees in the communities where they live. They are currently trying to raise $25,000 in order to purchase the ESL To Go truck which will enable them to provide mobile English lessons to refugees that are unable to attend ESL class due to lack of suitable transportation.

Sounds like a fantastic idea to me! You can learn more about the project and make a contribution to this fantastic idea from their project page over at CrowdRise.

Mar 8

Job: Director of Global Programs 03.08.12

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Mar 7

Job: Administrative Assistant for Bank (Manhattan, NY) 03.07.12

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Via Pasona. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).

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***Note: If you apply for this position, please let them know you learned of it from JETwit. Thanks.***

*** Job Position: Administrative Assistant (Manhattan, NY)Salary: 30-35K; Working Hour: 9-5/M-F; Job Description: General administrative duties such as answering calls, welcoming visitors, filing, sending documents via vendors, placing orders for office supplies, and so on.*** If you are interested in this position, please contact at mtakemura@pasona.com./212-551-9581.***

http://www.pasona.com/Detail.aspx?JobOrderNum=NY+127353

Mar 7

Job Post from Idealist.org 03.07.12

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Via idealist.org. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Communications Assistant

Posted by: The Asia Foundation

Type: Full-time
Location: San Francisco
Salary:  N/A
Start Date: N/A

 http://www.idealist.org/view/job/wh7T8ZnK8Pw4/

Responsibilities:
The Communications Assistant supports the Global Communications team in raising the visibility of The Asia Foundation in theU.S.and internationally by executing public relations strategies, with a particular focus on supporting media relations and social media. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and detail-oriented, possess an intuitive approach to their work load, and an overall creative thinker who will welcome an opportunity to grow professionally in the fields of public relations and international development. The Communications Assistant must be a self-starter, have a voracious appetite for news and information, take initiative, be mission-driven, and savvy in the latest online tools and software. This position reports to the Assistant Director and supports the team with media outreach, social media, measurement and reporting, and general administrative duties. *** Application deadline: March 15, 2012 ***

Mar 7

Job: Posting from Idealist.org 03.07.12

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Via idealist.org. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: Producer,  Asiasociety.org

Posted by: Asia Society
Type: Full-time
Location: New York
Salary:  39K – 48K annual
Start Date:

http://www.idealist.org/view/job/ZFsjKt67d4FP/

Responsibilities:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, educational and cultural non-profit seeks a Producer, Asiasociety.org, to maintain and produce content. The ideal candidate will have a creative passion for promoting the work and mission of the Asia Society in the digital space as part of a wider online and communications strategy.

Mar 7

JCIE Special Report: US Giving in Response to Japan’s March 11 Disaster Tops $630 Million

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Thanks to  Jim Gannon (Ehime-ken, 1992-94), Executive Director of the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA), for sharing his organization’s special report, which notes the grassroot efforts of JETAA USA among others.

“JCIE Special Report:  US Giving in Response to Japan’s March 11 Disaster Tops $630 Million”

“A JCIE survey of hundreds of American and Japanese organizations estimates that Americans have donated $630.2 million to aid victims of Japan’s massive March 2011 earthquake. This ranks as the largest US philanthropic outpouring ever for a disaster in another developed nation and the third most generous American charitable response in history for any overseas disaster.”

Click here to read the full the report:  http://www.jcie.org/311recovery/usgiving.html

Download Report (PDF)

Mar 7

Return to Tohoku: Fukushima Update 03.07.12 by Brent Stirling

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Here’s another  Fukushima update from JET alum Brent Stirling, one of the 20 Tohoku region JET alumni selected by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to return to their town to both engage in volunteer efforts and also help document and share what’s going on there.

Click here to read other Return To Tohoku updates on JETwit.  You can also check the JETAA USA website post (“JET Alums Return to Tohoku”) for additional information. 

Fukushima

By Brent Stirling (Fukushima-ken, Fukushima-shi, 2006-10)

It’s been almost a year since the Great East Japan Earthquake and almost six months since I returned to Fukushima and this will be the first thing I have posted about it since my week long adventure into the place I called home for so long.

I have agonized over the writing of this for months now.  While in Fukushima, I learned, saw and felt so many new things.  The main feeling I came away with after having been there was one of inspiration.  The people in Fukushima, foreigners and Japanese, were all so very inspirational.  The vigor that they put into the community there and how they defend and care for Fukushima and it’s reputation was nothing short of remarkable.

I’ll be honest, while I did go back to Fukushima on the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ dime, my main motivation for going back wasn’t …..

CLICK HERE to read the full post

Mar 6

JETAA International videos

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Here are two videos recently released by JETAA International, and put together by JETAA-I Webmaster Bob Schnyder of JETAA Portland and JETAA-I Secretary Kay Dunkley of JETAA Jamaica.

“What is JETAA International?”

“Because of JET”

Mar 6

“Japan One Year Later” video by JET alum Owen Rojek

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A short video by JET alum Owen Rojek:

Mar 6

Job: Posting from Idealist.org 03.06.12

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Via idealist.org. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Position: International Program Coordinator

Posted by: NorthWest Student Exchange
Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: DOE
Start Date: As soon as possible
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/3HXw5wG4Z95P/

Responsibilities:
As a vital part of the NorthWest Student Exchange team, the International Program Coordinator will coordinate all aspects of the exchange programs for pre-placed high school students (primarily from Germany) and for U.S. students wishing to study abroad. *** Solid German speaking and writing skills***

Mar 6

JET News Roundup 3.6.2012

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By Filmore Ha (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08).  Filmore continues to live and work in the Greater Tokyo Area as an FAE and is also webmaster for JETAA Tokyo.  He is actively seeking new opportunities in the U.S. or Canada.

• Akita Global Network Newsletter Vol. 5
  Akita Prefecture released their latest news letter on 2/27.  The AGN itself serves as a bridge to keep foreigners who have associated with Akita Prefecture up to date on the latest developments in the prefecture.  The above link will take you two a page with two PDFs, one Eng. and one Jpn.  If you prefer to receive the newsletter directly you will also find instructions to do so on this page.
• JLGC Newsletter #72
  The Japan Local Government Center in NY also released it’s 72nd newsletter last month.  Of note are comments from participants on the 2011 Clair Fellowship Exchange Program, and a report about the JETAA International Meeting and their volunteer trip to Rikuzentakata.
• Japaninfo Flash
  The Consulate of Japan in NY published an issue of it’s Japaninfo Flash newsletter with information on Japan Society events commemorating the 1 year anniversary of the 3.11 Earthquake come up next week.
• Doshinsha MBA Program
  From Terry Vo, JET Program and MEXT Coordinator in Nashville, Doshinsha University in Kyoto is seeking former JETs to join it’s MBA Program.  There are several former JETs on the program already, one is graduating soon, and several more will start in quarter 4 of this year.  In addition there are also scholarship opportunities for those interested in the program.  For more information, check out the link.
• Sake World Newsletter #142
  Are you a Sake lover?  If so, checkout the Sake World Newsletter and be sure to subscribe.  It’s choc full of interesting tidbits about Sake and brewing!
• Win a pair of tickets to Japan via ANA
  This has made the rounds on the net recently, so you may have already seen it.  All Nippon Airways is running a campaign through March 31st where they will award a pair of tickets to Japan by lottery.  To register you simply need to fill out a form so go check it out!
• Texoma JETAA Trivia Night
  The Texas/Oklahoma chapter of JETAA is having their first ever Trivia night at a local Houston pub for anyone in the area who is  interested.  The event is on Wednesday, March 7th from 7pm to 9pm.  For more details check out the link.

Mar 5

JETAA Chapter Beat 3.5.12

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Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community for another edition of JETAA Chapter Beat.

Remember to check out a listing of JETAA Chapter Events related to the Anniversary of the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.

JETAA Philadelphia Subchapter (part of JETAANY)

• Tohoku Disaster One Year Anniversary and Film Screening – Sunday, March 11th, 2:00 to 4:30 at the Bellevue. The Japan American Society of Greater Philadelphia is screening NHK and MindTV’s short documentary “Radiation – Fighting the Invisible Enemy” as part of a fundraising and informational event. The program also includes a talk by the Honorary Consul of Japan in Philadelphia’s Dennis Morikawa, a bake sale, and reception.
• Cooking and Movie Afternoon – Sunday, March 11th, 12:00. The group in Philly is getting together to watch Japanese movies and socialize this Sunday. Bring your own dish and cook it up for a relaxing day of food, fun, and friends.

JETAA Southern California

• Nihongo Dake Cooking Lesson – Saturday, March 10th, in Torrance. Learn how to cook authentic Japanese cuisine and practice your Nihongo at the same time as this month’s event.
• Career Mixer – Thursday, March 22nd, 5:00 to 8:00 at Perch. Make connections, grow your network and get together with your friends in JETAASC.
• JETAASC Charity for the 2011 Earthquake – Saturday, March 31st. More details coming soon.

JETAA Canberra

• O-Shaberikai – Wednesday, March 7th, 6:00 at Coo Izakaya in Civic. Join in and meet Japanese people living in Canberra and other locals interested in Japan.
• Tohoku Earthquake Memorial Service – Sunday, March 11th, 4:00 at the Nara Peace Park. A memorial service will be held at Nara Peace Park to commemorate the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami and remember those who died as well as those who continue to be affected by the tragedy.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

• March Monthly Meeting – Wednesday, March 7th, 6:30 at the Panama Cafe. Meet the new board members and find out about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.

Mar 4

Loss of a JET: Michael Matts

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I was saddened to see in the March 3, 2012 issue of the JETAA Southern California Newsletter that Osaka JET Michael Hennessy Matts recently died.  Here’s the text:

“JETAASC regrets to inform you of the death of Michael Hennessy Matts, an ALT serving in Osaka. A memorial service was held for Matts in Tucson on February 25th. Please follow the link for his full obituary and ways to help his family after his tragic death.”

From the obituary (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tucson/obituary.aspx?n=michael-hennessey-matts&pid=155921357):

Michael Hennessey Matts

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