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Position: Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Magda Fuller (Ishikawa, 2015-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

Description: The Consulate-General of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Consul-General. Please see the job posting for details.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101012291.pdf

Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as art, film, food and language. She also shares her interpreting adventures and the interesting things she has encountered in the course of her work.

Spring has sprung here in New York, and over the weekend I got to enjoy お花見 (ohanami, or cherry blossom viewing) at Roosevelt Island. My previous post talked about the treasure trove of sakura sweets that you can find in Japan, and of course I brought those souvenirs from my trip to our ohanami picnic.

I hadn’t been to Roosevelt Island since 2019 when I was last there for a 桜祭り (sakura matsuri, or cherry blossom festival). At that time I remember having to wade through dense crowds and being surprised by the number of attendees. This weekend was not an official event, so although there were many sakura-seeking day trippers there were plenty of available benches (though the ones by the most beautifully blooming trees were already taken). I also saw a huge Japanese group who had spread their blankets on the grass for Japanese-style ohanami (one of them was even using the familiar massive blue plastic tarp!).

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Position: English Document Translation Staff
Posted by: Mori Hamada
Location: Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Treat Schubert for passing along the following job opening.

Responsibilities:
– Japanese–English translation of various documents, including contracts, filings, and legal opinions (including necessary research for translation)
– Proofreading English translations prepared by Japanese-speaking lawyers and staff (so-called “native check”)
– Training (or assisting in training) junior translators and handling general duties within the English translation section

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://recruitment.morihamada.com/recruitment/staff/62.html

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Position: Local Staff
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jonathan Contrades (Saga, 2012-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
Analysis of news articles, making political and economic reports of the states under the jurisdiction of the Consulate-General (Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana), drafting letters, arranging appointments and accompanying diplomats on business trips, participating in various events, other administrative and secretarial tasks as needed.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/2026LocalStaffRecruitment.html

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Position: Certified Elementary School Japanese Teacher
Posted by: Bellevue School District
Location: Bellevue, WA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jessica Record (Sanda, Hyogo, 2015-2016) for passing along the following job opening.

Bennett Elementary School in Bellevue, Washington are seeking for certificate teachers who have Japanese proficiency at ACTFL Advanced Low or above, and

can teach in both Japanese and English. The teachers are responsible for Japanese language instructions in all elementary subjects in a 50/50 dual language immersion program.

The position involves planning and delivering high -quality, culturally responsive instruction that builds on students’ prior knowledge and supports academic Japanese language development. The role emphasizes fostering an inclusive, respectful classroom environment, using effective teaching strategies, assessments, curriculum resources, and educational technology to support student growth. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with colleagues, communicating effectively with families in both Japanese and English, participating in professional learning and required meetings, maintaining accurate records, and demonstrating professionalism and reflective teaching practices.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Hiromi Pingry at PingryH[at]bsd405[dot]org

Submit Application: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://bsd405.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5520506

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Position: Residential Community Coordinator
Posted by: Showa Boston Institute
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jennifer Wells, friend of JET for passing along the following job opening.

BACKGROUND

Showa Boston Institute of Language and Culture is a residential academic institution for about 300 students established by Showa Women’s University in Tokyo in 1988. Its mission is to increase students’ English proficiency, to develop their cross-cultural awareness, and to foster their personal growth. The 40-acre campus rests on a hilltop overlooking the Boston skyline. At the heart of the campus are administrative offices, residences, a dining hall, and educational facilities.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Residential Community Coordinator (RCC) resides on campus and supports the Resident Services with a Japanese female student study-abroad program. Acting as mentor, conversation partner, and cultural guide, you will facilitate student engagement, academic support, and cultural immersion. This role includes participation in an emergency on-call rotation.

COMPENSATION: $17.51/hr for 20 hours per week including weekends and evenings.

Included with compensation are room and board for the entirety of the one year contract. Rooms may be single rooms in a residential wing with free parking. The meals are provided when the campus is open. Professional development opportunities based on the candidates’ interest.

START DATE: August 17, 2026 (with move-in date between August 9-16, 2026)

Programming & Community Development (9 hrs/week):

• Plan and execute diverse events such as social gatherings and educational workshops to enrich student life
• Collaborate with student organizations and faculty to align events with campus goals and promote interdisciplinary interactions
• Utilize various communication channels to publicize events and encourage student participation
• Coordinate with Wing Leaders and the Resident Services Coordinator to develop leadership and community among residents
• Address residential community issues and promote engagement in wing activities.

Essential Job Functions (9 hrs/week):

• Support student orientations and community building initiatives within residence halls.
• Assist in organizing extracurricular activities and off-campus trips.
• Provide academic and social support through dining and informal interactions.
• Offer operational assistance to Student Services and respond to residential concerns.
• Other duties as assigned
• Participate in on-call responsibilities and emergency responses as needed (2 hrs)
• Manage the on-call phone and respond to emergency calls from Security
• Document the time and what transpired during the calls
• Update supervisor on any major issues or concerns that occur

SKILLS

• Self-starter while working well in a strong team environment
• Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner to support international students
• Ability to deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraising situations.
• Maintain effective and positive working relationships with all staff, teachers, and students

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently enrolled in Boston area undergraduate or graduate program
• Must show proof of enrollment
• Ability to complete a one-year contract with the possibility of renewal
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Experience living within a community environment
• Ability to live on campus during the entire year of the contract
• Familiarity with the Boston-area
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Knowledge and/or experience with the Japanese language and culture preferred

Application Process: Email cover letter and resume to <ssd[at]showaboston[dot]edu>

Posted by Tom Baker

Preparations are underway for the 2025 Japan Writers Conference. If you are a writer who will be in Tokyo in November, this is your chance to speak to other writers and share your tips and wisdom about how to write, how to write better, or how to get published.

Current and former JETs have always been a major presence at the conference, as you can see from this 2023 article in AJET Connect magazine.

If you want to join in, here are the official details on how to submit a proposal for a presentation.

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Submission Guidelines
Deadline: Sunday, July 8, 2026 (18:00 JST). However, submissions for a genre may close earlier when it has reached its quota of 30 (90 submissions in total).

As in previous JWCs, we have three presentation rooms, each for poetry, fiction/nonfiction, and other topics (publishing, translating, marketing, editing, technical, workshops, residencies, communities, or any topics that apply to all genres). During the two-day JWC, each genre would have 10-12 sessions.

To increase your acceptance rate, please READ OUR GUIDELINES below carefully before submitting your proposals.

All published writers, translators, editors, agents and publishers, who are planning to be in Japan during the conference dates, are welcome to submit presentation proposals. We especially encourage proposals from new submitters. One of our strengths has been variety, and the best way to foster variety is to have new presenters each year. Those who have presented at past conferences are (of course) welcome to submit new proposals. But please, in the words of Ezra Pound, “Make it new.” Selected speakers will have an opportunity to sell their books in the exhibition room.

Who can submit?
All published writers, translators, editors, agents and publishers in English. Publications must be in English, either in magazines, literary journals, newspapers, or books.
New submitters are especially encouraged. Those who have presented in the past are also welcome, but make it new.
All nationalities are welcome, but contents must be in English.
2026 JWC is fully in-person. We do not offer online sessions. So, presenters must be able to come physically to the venue.
All presenters must plan their trips themselves. JWC is a free event and does not have the resources to help with travel expenses or to help get a visa to come to Japan.
What are we looking for?
Presentations that focus on the craft of writing, publishing, and marketing our work, since JWC audiences are writers concerned with creating publishable writing. Click HERE to view our past presentations.
Presentations that are NOT ABOUT single author readings, teaching, academic, literary studies, and private self-expression.
Proposals must be written clearly. NO vague description.
The topics are NOT too narrow or NOT too broad. Too limited topics could be difficult to attract audiences, while too general topics will lack focus.
Presentation time is 50 minutes, including discussions. So, prepare topics that can be presented within the allocated time.
One person may submit up to TWO proposals. If you submit more than two, we will only review the first two submissions.
All genres are welcome.
The rooms are equipped with projectors, microphones, and Wi-Fi.
What are the benefits of giving a talk at the JWC?
While JWC is a free event and does not have the resources to provide honorariums, you may expect some benefits by giving a talk in JWC, such as:

An opportunity to sell your books in the book room.
Invite your publishers to market their books in the book room.
An opportunity to share your writing journey with others.
Closer connections with writers at any level.
Expand your network.
Submission deadline
July 8, 2026 (18:00 JST). However, to ensure that our small team can review carefully all submissions, the submissions for a genre may close earlier once it has reached its quota.

Acceptance notification
The decision will be notified to all submitters by late-July, early August 2026.

How to submit?
Each proposal must include up to five keywords, abstract, bio in the third person, and up to seven past published works. Please keep the length of the abstract (150 words or fewer) and bio (50 words or fewer).

All proposals must be submitted through one of the forms below, depending on what you focus on. For example, if your proposal is about how to write a better memoir, please use “fiction/nonfiction” form. But if you will present how to publish or market your memoir book, you should use the “miscellany” button. If your proposal is in between, just use the form that you think is most suitable. One form is for one proposal. So, if you submit two, please submit them separately.

Please note, we DO NOT consider email submissions. Contact us at japanwritersconference@gmail.com if you can’t access the form.

Inquiry
Questions? Contact us at: japanwritersconference@gmail.com

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Position: Senior Project Manager
Posted by: Tomokazu Matsuyama Studio
Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Tomokazu Matsuyama Studio for passing along the following job opening.

Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager oversees multiple exhibitions and public art projects from concept through completion. This role is responsible for expanding public art opportunities to further elevate and position Tomokazu Matsuyama’s work globally. The position leads and develops a team of three members, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient execution, operational excellence, and the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities
 Lead, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring performance objectives are met and professional growth is supported
 Oversee end-to-end execution of exhibitions, public art installations, and commercial collaborations, including planning, design coordination, and deployment
 Develop and manage comprehensive project timelines, ensuring milestones and deadlines are consistently achieved

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Position: Library Assistant
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus for passing along the following job opening.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is hiring a full-time Library Assistant. We are looking for a service-oriented individual with strong library skills to assist with daily library operations and provide high-quality service to students, faculty, and staff.

The position supports circulation services, collection management, technical processing, and general library operations. The duties listed below are representative of the work typically performed in this role.

The Library operates across TUJ’s City Campus (Sangen-jaya station) and the newly established Hillside Center (Mizonokuchi station), and staff members work between both locations to support university operations.

Circulation & Patron Services

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Position: Associate Corporate Liaison
Posted by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location: Miami, FL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for passing along the following job opening.

Serve as CEOs Liaison/Translator/Interpreter converting written (translation) and spoken (interpretation) information between English and Japanese, ensuring accuracy, tone, and context are maintained. Responsibilities include facilitating real-time verbal communication, translating documents, managing terminology databases, and adhering to confidentiality protocols, typically requiring high fluency in these two languages. This liaison role must be detail-oriented and have the ability to convert written materials from one language to another while preserving the original meaning, tone, and format. You will work with diverse documents.

Responsibilities
• Translation (Written): Translate documents (emails, reports, legal documents) while maintaining the original style, format, and technical terminology.
• Interpretation (Spoken): Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation for meetings, conferences, interviews, or phone calls.
• Accuracy & Context: Ensure precise conversion of messages, ensuring that cultural nuances are accurately communicated.
• Confidentiality: Strictly adhere to ethical standards and confidentiality agreements.

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Position: Deputy Director, Japan Chair Program
Posted by: Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Kristi Govella (Niigata, 2005-2006) for passing along the following job opening.

The Japan Chair program is recruiting a Deputy Director who will report directly to the Japan Chair and play a central role in program administration and activities. This is an in-person position at the CSIS headquarters. The Deputy Director is responsible for managing day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the Japan Chair program.

Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and manage programmatic aspects of large-scale projects in coordination with the Japan Chair, including identifying potential sources of funding, proposal development, project implementation, and reporting
• Work closely with the Japan Chair on short- and long-term strategy planning and development
• Organize and execute public and private events related to the work of the Japan Chair program, including engagements with visiting fellows and executive education programs
• Draft program materials and edit publications
• Develop communications strategies to promote program research and activities
• Provide direction and oversight for program staff and interns, ensuring high-quality outputs and providing mentorship
• Build relationships with CSIS administrative teams and external partners
• At the direction of the Japan Chair, provide support for research on topics such as Japanese politics and foreign policy, U.S.-Japan relations, and Indo-Pacific geopolitics related to reports, policy briefs, and other publications

Knowledge, education, and experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to manage projects, personnel, budgets, and grants
• Experience coordinating events and working with external stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and/or media
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly as part of a team
• High degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated expertise on issues driving Japan’s policy debate and the agenda for U.S.-Japan relations
• Proficiency in Japanese required (JLPT N1 or above)

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://careers.csis.org/opportunities/1739

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Position: Sales Engineer (Sales Representative)
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Plano, TX, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Sales Engineer ( Sales Representative) to join their Plano, TX location.

The ideal candidate will drive new business growth, manage key accounts, provide technical sales support, and share market insights to strengthen brand presence and support continuous improvement. This is also an entry level position, so candidates with existing engineering and/or sales experience are ideal, but candidates with no prior experience in these fields but interested are encouraged to apply.

Japanese proficiency, although a very big plus, is not required. DOE and skills, the pay range for this opportunity will be between 55k-80k with great benefits.

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Position: Sales Representative
Posted by: PASONA North America
Location: Novi, MI, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JAMES WILLIAMS (Hyogo, 2008-2012) for passing along the following job opening via PASONA North America.

About the Company

A globally recognized automotive supplier specializing in plastic injection-molded components and decorative trim systems is seeking a Sales Representative to support its Michigan office.

With strong product knowledge and awareness of industry trends, the Sales Representative will develop new business opportunities, communicate directly with clients and prospects, understand their operational needs, and recommend solutions that maximize value.

This role is primarily desk-based and centers on communication between customers and the Illinois manufacturing plant. The position works closely with a bilingual team that includes Japanese expatriates, so comfort in a cross-cultural environment is important.

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Position: Executive & Development Assistant
Posted by: U.S.-Japan Council
Location: Remote (Pacific time zone preferred)
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the U.S.-Japan Council for passing along the following job opening.

About the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC)
Founded by Japanese Americans in 2009, the U.S.-Japan Council strengthens U.S.-Japan relations through people-to-people connections. Through our U.S.-Japan Leadership Institute, we build a pipeline of global leaders across sectors and generations committed to a strong and enduring partnership. Through signature convenings, leadership programs, and initiatives, we cultivate and connect leaders to address key bilateral issues. Our vibrant community of 1,200 members across the United States and Japan is a dynamic professional network that fosters deep connections and drives meaningful impact.

We are a global team with 13 members based in the United States and 10 in Japan. We strive to build a culture that reflects our core values of appreciation, balance, and collaboration that encourages team members to be driven, engaged and have fun.

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Position: Full-time English Communication Teacher
Posted by: Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School
Location: Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Engel Villareal (Communication Department Head at Tsuchiura Nihon University Secondary School) for passing along the following job opening.

TNUSS English Communication teachers are responsible for teaching English Communication and Academic English classes to junior and senior high school students, and for supporting the use of English across the school community.

We are looking for teachers who are currently residing in Japan.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PkzmUOOLyFoZSpuvJlmVUH-q8PRbJ85B/view