JET Eliot Honda’s latest video project: A YouTube series called “Sister City Ties”
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The latest video project by current JET Eliot Honda (Ehime-ken, Uwajima-shi), who previously created four videos about his JET town of Uwajima-shi:
“So here’s a preview show of a YouTube series I’ve been working on called Sister City Ties. It will show the sister city relationship between Honolulu and Uwajima.”
JapanLocal: Shimane JET Welcome Video
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Shimane JET Joshua Del Pino recently put out this video titled “Shimane JET Welcome Video,” an excellent introduction to the prefecture for JETs as well as non-JETs.
For more information about life as a JET Programme participant in Shimane Prefecture, please check out the following link: http://www.shimaneajet.com/
Recently posted to the JETwit LinkedIn group by current JET Eliot Honda (Ehime-ken, Uwajima-shi):
“I created a playlist of all four ALT Introduction videos. It’s finally finished. Hope this helps folks coming to Uwajima, and maybe helps new folks coming on JET.” Great job, Eliot! O-tsukare sama deshita!
JETwit note: It might also make for a good submission to Chris Allison’s (Oita-ken) TheInaka.com project. Bullfighting in Japan? Who knew? Uwajima JETs, apparently.
Any other videos by JETs about their areas? JETwit wants to know about it. E-mail: jetwit [at] jetwit.com
Niigata JET directs original films and adds Japanese subtitles
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Niigata JET Robert Shane Ellis has been making original films and even added Japanese subtitles to his most recent film, “Sunset Core.”
Have a look: http://www.youtube.com/rbeort
JapanLocal: Tottori JET Anthony Lieven’s latest Misasa video – June 2012
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Tottori JET Anthony Lieven has been creating new videos each month as part of a project that introduces his JET town of Misasa to the world. With Anthony’s permission, here is his latest video:
“Hello everyone ! Here is my new video ! For this third monthly video (June) I filmed friends while they where enjoying Misasa ! We had a lot of fun !”
http://vimeo.com/43906925
JapanLocal: Promotional Video for JET alum book “For Fukui’s Sake”
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Below is a promotional video for the book For Fukui’s Sake: Two Year’s In Rural Japan by JET alum Sam Baldwin (Fukui-ken, 2004-06) (who also created the video). The video does a great job of capturing the images and essence Fukui through Sam’s eyes. Read more about Sam in the book review Tim Martin (Fukui-ken, 2006-08) did for JQ magazine.
JapanLocal: Tokyo Moves Video
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Patrick Lee (also known as Pat Leezy) is a current 2nd year JET in Nagasaki-ken who specializes in videography. His videos can be seen on his Youtube Channel. He can be contacted through Facebook and Twitter.
Tokyo is a city of contrasts. Its towering skyscrapers and neon-lit nights suggest a modern metropolis ceaselessly advancing into its future. Yet Japan’s capital visibly prides itself on its rich heritage, preserving various historical landmarks throughout the city. Pat spent a week this past April during cherry blossom week exploring this delicate relationship with his point-and-shoot camera.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpim8KHwSqc&w=560&h=315]
JapanLocal: Sunday Afternoons At The Park Video
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Patrick Lee is a current 2nd year JET in Nagasaki-ken who specializes in videography. His videos can be seen on his Youtube Channel. He can be contacted through Facebook and Twitter.
Chuo Park in downtown Tenjin, Fukuoka is the perfect escape from the bustling activity of the city. Patrick spent one Sunday afternoon mingling with locals and capturing the moments that made a memorable and relaxing day at the park. The video has been recently showcased at the Toyama International Film Festival organized by current Toyama JET Jonathan Dao.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xXXWsKoanQ&w=560&h=315]
JapanLocal: Tottori JET introduces his town to the world
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Tottori JET Anthony Lieven has created two videos so far as part of a monthly project that introduces his JET town of Misasa to the world. With Anthony’s permission (after initially seeing posted to the Tottori JET group on Facebook), here are the two videos so far:
April 2012
May 2012
If you or any other JETs/alums have Japan Local video, photographs, writing or other projects you’d like to share, please email jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
Video: JETAA NY featured in Fujisankei TV story on Japan Day Central Park
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Click the link below to see the Fujisankei TV video (in Japanese) about JETAA NY’s preparation for Japan Day Central Park. The video includes quotes from JETAA NY President Monica Yuki and Vice-President Kendall Murano among others.
http://www.fujisankei.com/video_library/local-news/japan-day2.php
JET alum creates “Help Japan: Donate Now” video after return trip to Iwate
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JETAA Minnesota member Ann Hershberger (Iwate-ken) recently returned to Iwate where she had previously worked as a JET. Following her trip, she created a video to support earthquake/tsunami relief efforts titled “Help Japan: Donate Now“.
To donate, go to http://donate-japan.com.
Taylor Anderson Remembered by Many
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Via the JETAA USA website:
The Anderson Family, who has done so much to further Taylor’s vision of bridging the US and Japan, participated in a memorial service at Taylor’s alma mater, Randolph Macon College. The memorial was covered by both NHK World and the local CBS news station in Virginia. Ambassador Fujisaki was also in attendance as a speaker for the event.
To see the media coverage click below:
- NHK World: Americans Honor Victim
- CBS Channel 6 News: Local Teacher Remembered One Year After Tsunami
- NHK written coverage (in Japanese)
Additionally, here are some links to coverage gathered by a friend of the Andersons and forwarded by Andy:
- Article on the Randolph-Macon college website about the event.
- March 8, 2012: WCVE-FM (NPR) local NPR correspondent Dan Rosenthal interviewed national NPR correspondent Yuki Noguchi for a preview of the Taylor Anderson/Japan Foundation lecture. You can listen to the interview by clicking anniversary.
- March 13, 2012: The Asahi Shimbun (Japanese newspaper) sent a reporter to the lecture and also covered a pre-lecture news conference held by R-MC. You can read the article by clicking on Asahi Shimbun.
- March 12, 2012: NHK World Japanese Television sent a reporter to campus several times to interview the Andersons (Taylor’s parents) as well as the March 11 lecture. You can watch the story by clicking on NHK. Note: This story is only available for viewing through this weekend.
March 12, 2012: Here is a look at some local coverage:
- Richmond Times-Dispatch: http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/mar/12/randolph-macon-program-recalls-student-who-died-ja-ar-1758051/
- WWBT-TV12 (NBC): http://www.nbc12.com/story/17135121/local-family-still-copes-with-daughters-death-after-japan-tsunami
- WTVR-TV6 (CBS): http://wtvr.com/2012/03/11/local-teacher-remembered-one-year-after-japan-tsunami/
- WRIC-TV8 (ABC): http://www.wric.com/story/17139323/randolph-macon-honors-taylor-anderson
- WUSA-TV9 (Washington, DC): http://www.wusa9.com/news/nation-world/article/196158/381/Randolph-Macon-Honors-Va-Teacher-Who-Died-In-Japan
- WSET-TV13 (Lynchburg, VA): http://www.wset.com/story/17139178/randolph-macon-honors-va-teacher-who-died-in-japan
- WCAV-TV19 (Charlottesville, VA): http://www.newsplex.com/news/headlines/Va_College_Honors_Teacher_Who_Died_in_Japan_Disasters_142457475.html
- WHSV-TV3 (Harrisonburg, VA): http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Randolph-Macon_Honors_Va_Teacher_Who_Died_in_Japan__142361425.html
Via the JNY-Japanese New Yorker Facebook group.
Tohoku tourism promotion video
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Thanks to JETAA Sydney’s Sharon Van Etten for sharing this video via JETAA Sydney’s Facebook group, titled “Colorful Emotions” (sassuga Japanese marketing style), put out as part of a Tohoku tourism promotional campaign:
(I would’ve posted the video, but they disabled the embed code for some reason.)
The MUD Project: Update from Colin Rennie 03.13.12
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An update from The MUD Project, an ongoing Tohoku relief effort organized by JET alum Colin Rennie (CIR Yamagata-ken, 2007-10). Click here to see previous updates by Colin on YouTube:
March 13, 2012
March 11, 2012
