Job: International Student Engagement Specialist – Bellevue College (Bellevue, WA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: International Student Engagement Specialist
Posted by: Bellevue College
Location: Bellevue, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum Leah Zoller (Ishikawa-ken) for the following job opening:
Job: Translator – IFSA (Tokyo, Japan)
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Position: Translator
Posted by: IFSA
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job sent to us from Shimizu-san from the International Foreign Students Association (IFSA):
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英語ネイティブの方募集！/ English native speaker!
社内翻訳業務/Translation
業界のリーディングカンパニー/Leading company of the industry
【171212】
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http://ifsa.jp/index.php?K171211
▼Company Profile
【Business】Manufacture and sale of automotive parts and machine parts. Leading company of the industry.
【Stock】Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
【Capital】About 67.1 billion yen
▼Job Overview
【Job Description】
As translation charge in the company, you are in charge of the English translation duties of the Japanese document. A document to treat is a disclosure document for stockholders, compliance-related documents, other public information documents. You sometimes do support of a conference call with an overseas base and all kinds’ global meeting and making of minutes. Because you have opportunities to handle confidential information, you need to work with a high awareness of compliance.
【仕事の魅力】
社内の他の翻訳担当者と切磋琢磨しながら、翻訳・通訳のスキル向上・経験を養うことが出来ます。特定の部署に所属することで、該当部門での専門知識に広く、深く接することができます。ただし専門知識が必要となる資料の翻訳は外部委託しておりますので、翻訳についての知見があれば早期にキャッチアップ頂けます。ご入社後の働きぶりに応じて、正社員登用の可能性もございます。
S-DOC: Spanish Classes in New York City
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J-DOC, C-DOC, S-DOC, A-DOC and K-DOC are recurring features 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 center that offers group and private Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Arabic and Spanish classes.
Spanish Class listing can be found at: Spanish Classes NYC
Congratulations on choosing to learn the Spanish language! In New York City, there’s a variety of Spanish classes offered from a variety of institutions. What this article does is discuss learning Spanish, and some similarities that Spanish has with Japanese (Assuming most people on this website have been exposed to Japanese).
First of all, why learn Spanish? If you live in New York, there’s an honest answer: a very large amount of people speak it. It’s estimated that about 25% of New Yorkers have Spanish as their native language (and you can multiply that by whatever population estimate for New York you prefer).
Now to approach Spanish from a Japanese perspective. Surprisingly enough the vowel sounds in Japanese can also be found in Spanish, in fact they’re identical. AIUEO all have identical matches in Spanish, so those years you’ve been speaking and using Japanese have gotten you prepared to use some of the vowel sounds in Spanish.
I know what you’re thinking, Japanese is such a different language than Spanish, why would I bother with learning this language? Well keep in mind because you’re reading this article you speak English so the grammar patterns will be similar. Also probably as most of you have experienced the resources for keeping up with Japanese when you live in New York are limited, versus Spanish has public tv stations, radio, and many other facets.
The most important thing I’ll end with is that surprisingly enough, when you develop your ability to speak one language, it actually enables you to speak another language easier. I think the confidence that you develop when you find a voice in a second language adds to your confidence to continue to build on this with a third language. I wish all of you the best of luck in your language pursuits! Please feel free to ask any questions.
JQ Magazine: Book Review — ‘Speak and Read Japanese’
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“Speak and Read Japanese won’t be mistaken for the most thorough guide for learning the language. But it is a nice reminder that injecting humor into language learning can go a long way.” (Stone Bridge Press)
By Rashaad Jorden (Yamagata–ken, 2008-10) for JQ magazine. A former head of the JETAA Philadelphia Sub–Chapter, Rashaad is a graduate of Leeds Beckett University with a master’s degree in responsible tourism management. For more on his life abroad and enthusiasm for taiko drumming, visit his blog at www.gettingpounded.wordpress.com.
Your JET experience (hopefully) included a lot of Japanese study. Whether you remember what learned is another story. But it might have helped to concoct some humorous words and phrases to help you best retain the new vocabulary.
Enter the world of mnemonics, courtesy of author Larry Herzberg. The longtime professor has created a language guide titled Speak and Read Japanese: Fun Mnemonic Devices for Remembering Japanese Words and Their Meanings.
You might be wondering, just what are mnemonics? They’re tools language learners might find indispensable in preventing the meanings of new words from escaping their minds. Early in Speak and Read Japanese, Herzberg mentions that such memory hooks have served as the best method of learning new vocabulary in foreign languages for him, for if he could tie the sound of words he was trying to learn to a word in English, he was more likely to retain the new vocabulary.
So is Herzberg’s work a productive tool for language learners? Well, much of the book is an English-Japanese dictionary featuring the translation of many common words and better yet (for hardcore Japanese learners), detailed breakdowns of each word’s kanji as well as literal translations for some terms. You might not have known that hikouki (airplane) is literally translated as “flying-going machine” and shinshitsu (bedroom) means “sleeping room.” And those wanting to improve writing kanji will be pleased to discover a chart of radicals toward the end of the book.
JET Prefecture Round Up! 12.09.17
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JET Prefecture Round Up is a weekly mosaic of events taking place in the AJET community in Japan. Compiled by Suzanne Bhagan, (Tottori Prefecture).
Are you psyched yet?
When: 15 December
Where: Oita City, Oita Prefecture
Oita AJET welcomes one and all to watch the latest Star Wars flick.
Aomori AJET Skating and Gift Exchange
When: 16 December
Where: Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture
Whether you’re a pro or a newbie, join Aomori AJET for some winter fun and holiday cheer. Bring a pressie if you’re interested in the gift exchange.
It’ll be Christmas soon!
When: 16 December
Where: Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture
Get in the spirit with Tottori AJET. Bring a gift and money for dinner and drinks!
Ugly Sweater Potluck and White Elephant
When: 16 December
Where: Okinawa, Okinawa Prefecture
Get together with Oki AJET to celebrate with an ugly Christmas sweater party and gift exchange!
Job: Sales Representative and Sales Assistant Roles – Okaya (USA), Inc (IL, IN, GA or NC)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Sales Representative and Sales Assistant Roles
Posted by: Okaya (USA), Inc
Location: Chicago (IL), Indianapolis (IN), Atlanta (GA), or Raleigh-Durham (NC)
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Amir Bahrami (Fukushima-ken) for the following job listings with his company:
Okaya (USA), Inc. (http://www.okayausa.com), the US subsidiary of Okaya Kouki (http://www.okaya.co.jp/en/index.html), one of Japan’s oldest trading companies is currently looking for candidates to fill Sales Representative and Sales Assistant roles in several of our offices around the United States. Current openings are for our Chicago (IL), Indianapolis (IN), Atlanta (GA), and Raleigh-Durham (NC) branches. Candidates with medium to high Japanese proficiency are preferred (JLPT N1/2/3 or equivalent).
While experience working for or with Japanese companies is a plus, Okaya has previously hired JETs upon return to the US and currently employs 2 former JETs (including myself). Any familiarity to with the Japanese automotive industry, logistics, or accounting is a huge plus. While inside sales positions are available, outside sales representatives will be expected to travel significantly in their local area as we work with a diverse array of clients, supplying sourcing and logistical support for projects in the automotive field as well as other industries.
In the past, Okaya USA has typically used recruiters to make contact with prospective employees, but our current Vice-President would like to take a new approach to hiring this time and work with candidates directly. After resume submission and initial contact, interviews will be available at the 4 offices mentioned above as well as our Lexington, KY branch. Relocation support will be provided for successful candidates if needed.
Compensation will be based on experience and competitive within the industry. Full benefits are included as part of the standard compensation package for all full-time employees.
Please feel free to direct any questions or resume submissions to my work email account: (abahrami@okaya-usa.com) After review, you can be expect to be contacted by HR staff from our headquarters or managers at the local branches. Before submission I will be glad to answer any questions you may have about our company and my experiences here as a fellow JET.
I joined Okaya USA last year after my return from 3 years of teaching in Fukushima-ken and have enjoyed my coworkers and working life immensely. I think that trading companies like Okaya offer returning JETs an excellent opportunity to quickly become involved in Japanese business, make use of their Japanese skills on a daily basis, and grow as a professional.
Job: Tax Accounting Positions – PwC (NY, KY, or OH)
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Position: Tax Accounting Positions
Posted by: PwC
Location: Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH or New York, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JETAA USA Country Representative, Mark Frey (Kumamoto-ken) for the following job opportunities with his company:
PwC is looking to fill two tax accounting positions in our Japanese Business Network in New York and Kentucky/ Ohio.
If you are interested, please send me your tailored resume, cover letter, and home address, and I will submit via our internal referral system, which will give you an advantage over other candidates: mark.frey@pwc.com
- Private Company Service Japanese Business Network Manager; Louisville, KY or Cincinnati, OH
- Private Company Service Japanese Business Network Senior Associate; New York, NY
Knowledge Preferred for each position: Considerable knowledge of the complex tax issues faced by US, non-publically traded entities with extensive operations in Japan. For more information: http://jobs.pwc.com/ListJobs/ByKeyword/japan
— Mark Frey, JETAA USA Country Representative (Kumamoto, 2002-2006)
Justin’s Japan: ‘Nourishing Japan’ Documentary Launches Kickstarter Campaign
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Shukan NY Seikatsu. Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.
For Americans who have lived in Japan, some cultural experiences have a wonderful way of returning with us on the journey home.
Alexis Agliano Sanborn is a Harvard grad who spent two years teaching in rural Shimane Prefecture on the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. As a Japan specialist, writer and filmmaker, her exposure to school lunch in Shimane served as the inspiration for a new project: “Nourishing Japan,” a documentary film currently in development about food education in Japan that aims to change how we look at what we eat.
“My specific goal is to create a documentary about how the food education workforce in Japan is changing the world for good,” Sanborn said. “We’re looking for supporters who believe learning about food is important, and are excited to support the creation of a film which has the power to change the world for the better.”
What’s so special about school lunches in Japan? Simple: The food is made from scratch. A 2013 Washington Post article explains: “Schools in Japan give their students the sort of food they’d get at home—not at a stadium, as in the United States….They’re balanced but hearty, heavy on rice and vegetables, fish and soups, and they haven’t changed much in four decades.”
Next year, Sanborn will return to Japan to begin a second round of filming. On January 5th, the “Nourishing Japan” project will launch a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to help share the project with the world. With more than 160 likes currently on Facebook, the team is looking to double that number in December. For more information and to view the Kickstarter teaser video, visit http://nourishingjapan.com.
JET Prefecture Round Up 12.02.17
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JET Prefecture Round Up is a weekly mosaic of events taking place in the AJET community in Japan. Compiled by Suzanne Bhagan, (Tottori Prefecture).
Become a Samurai Warrior at Sengan-en!
When: 8 – 17 December
Where: Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture
Visit Sengan-en, home of the Shimadzu clan, and become a samurai warrior for a small price! What better way can you create an unforgettable memory of your time in Japan?
Channel your inner warrior.
When: 9 December
Where: Izumo, Shimane Prefecture
Try something different this year and celebrate the season with Shimane AJET at Marine Thalasso’s heated indoor pool!
Light it up!
When: 9 December
Where: Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture
It’s that time of year again! Catch the best holiday illuminations in Shizuoka and enjoy a meal buffet style with Shizuoka AJET.
When: 9 December
Where: Shiga Prefecture
Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater, bring a pressie, and come share in Shiga AJET’s festivities for one night only.
Bonenkai time!
When: 9 December
Where: Beppu, Oita Prefecture
RSVP if you’d like to partake in this annual all you eat and drink event hosted by Oita AJET.
Job: Inside Sales – SUS America, Inc. (Elk Grove Village, IL)
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Position: Inside Sales
Posted by: SUS America, Inc.
Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (Chicago)
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alumna, Julia Mace (Kagawa-ken) for the following job opening with her company:
Details
Coordinate with the Sales Team to write quotes, process purchase orders, confirm inventory, and schedule product shipping. This is a position that requires attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures. Negotiation skills are also required when scheduling with shipping companies and coordinating deliveries with customers.
About The Company
SUS America, Inc. is a a branch of SUS Corporation, a cornerstone in the automation industry in Japan and Southeast Asia. We provide solutions to factories and work floors to improve ergonomics, safety, and efficiency. The US office was opened in 2015 and is seeking new members who will continue to grow with our company. Wages are competitive and the benefits package is excellent. Visit www.susamericainc.com to learn more about the company.
Application Process
For more information on this position, contact Julia Mace at j-mace@susamericainc.com.
Job: Office Manager – The Japan Foundation (New York, NY, USA)
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Position: Office Manager
Posted by: The Japan Foundation
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Boston’s JET Program Coordinator, Adrian Hatton for passing this along:
http://www.jfny.org/files/doc/2017.11.20_Job%20Announcement.pdf
Job: Spanish-English Bilingual Content and Social Media Specialist – YKK (Marietta, GA, USA)
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Position: Spanish-English Bilingual Content and Social Media Specialist
Posted by: YKK
Location: Marietta, GA, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Jessica Cork (HIroshima-ken) for the following job listing with her company:
YKK is a Tokyo-based manufacturing company with operations in 71 countries around the world, and is best known for its zippers. YKK Corporation of America is the western hemisphere parent of YKK Corporation’s North and Central America Group, and we are seeking to hire a Spanish-English Bilingual Content and Social Media Specialist.
Please click here to view the job listing.
