Job: Support Staff Member – Consulate General of Japan in Nashville (Nashville, TN, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Support Staff Member
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to JET alumna Cameron Manning (Shiga-ken) who works at the Consulate General of Japan in Nashville for the following job opening:
The Information and Culture Section of the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville is seeking one support staff member. This is a temporary (full-time) position that will run until 31 March 2017, with an extension dependent on budget approval. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to maintain and update the Consulate’s website using the Consulate’s content management system, to monitor media coverage, to develop the Consulate’s media relations by creating and updating multiple social media accounts, and to assist Consulate staff with planning and coordinating cultural events. Ideal candidate should be adaptable, results-oriented, creative, and knowledgeable of technology applications and software.
Anyone who is eligible is welcome to apply by sending his/her resume and cover letter, including their telephone number, mailing address, and e-mail contact information to Information and Culture Section (info@nv.mofa.go.jp) by no later than 27 January 2017.
JOB DUTIES:
- Update and maintain the Consulate’s website
- Create and maintain social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter
- Draft newsletters, social media posts, and email
- Take high-quality photographs at Consulate events to be used for website and social media
- Occasional drafting and proofreading of documents
- Monitor and report on media coverage in five-state area
- Assist Consulate staff with any team projects and/or events
- Research and data entry
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of HTML code, content management systems, and web editing software
- At least two years of college education
- Native-level English proficiency
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Great photography and image editing skills
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as necessary
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Japanese language ability, knowledge of Japanese culture, and/or prior work experience in a Japanese-related organization is not required, but will be a strong advantage.
Job: Junior Recruiter – Prolink Consulting (Tokyo, Japan)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Junior Recruiter
Posted by: Prolink Consulting
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to current JET Luis Mesa (Fukushima-ken) for the following job opening based in Tokyo, but works all over Asia.
Prolink Consulting was established in Hong Kong to cover insurance market across Asia Pac region including Japan. Now we are looking for a junior recruiter to cover Asia Pacific market-based in Tokyo.
Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day insurance related news collecting and posting to our website.
- Day-to-day learning about insurance and actuarial responsibilities and career developments.
- Cold /warm calling/emails to candidates in the insurance industry in the world.
- Develop insurance clients within Asia Pacific region.
- Occasional trips to develop relationships with clients and candidates in Asia Pacific region.
Job: Group Leaders specifically for Japan – Experiment in International Living (Brattleboro, Vermont, USA & Japan)
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Position: Group Leaders specifically for Japan
Posted by: Experiment in International Living
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont, USA & Japan
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to Associate Group Leader Laura Martin for the following updated description for summer group leaders to Japan:
Now hiring group leaders for summer abroad programs to Japan!
The Experiment in International Living is currently hiring exceptional professional individuals to serve as International Group Leaders to guide our summer 2017 programs in Japan. To learn more about our programs in Japan, please visit: www.experiment.org/pn/programs/country/japan/ .
Group Leaders are The Experiment’s most critical on-the-ground resource, traveling alongside their group and serving as their students’ primary support throughout the program. Each program has two co-leaders, who work together to guide a group of 10 to 15 high school students on a 4-week journey. Leaders take on a wide range of responsibilities, including helping their students integrate into local cultures and host families, conducting group excursions, and guiding students through discussions of and reflections on their experiences. Leaders work with the Experiment’s US-based staff and in-country partners to maximize students’ health and safety and to ensure the program is meaningful, challenging, and experientially rich.
Commitment to Diversity
The Experiment is committed to recruiting and supporting students of diverse backgrounds, and thus The Experiment is equally committed to hiring International Group Leaders who represent diverse geographic, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds.
How to Apply
The Experiment is currently accepting applications for 2017 International Group Leaders available to lead trips to Japan. The final application deadline is January 24, 2017. Apply online at www.experiment.org/leaders .
Learn More about the leader hiring timeline and access the application on our website at www.experiment.org/leaders.
Questions?
Contact The Experiment at leadership@experiment.org.
Job: Strategic Planning Associate – Septeni America (San Francisco, California, USA)
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Position: Strategic Planning Associate
Posted by: Septeni America
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to USJETAA Executive Director Laurel Lukaszewski for the following job opening:
From Yuuki Shinomiya:
Looking to hire a few smart, energetic, and fun-loving people to join our office in San Francisco. We are a rapidly growing global digital ad agency with a strong foot print in Japan. Japanese/English speaking abilities strongly preferred (many of us are bilingual/some tri-&quatro-lingual).
Message me if you’d like to know more! I can be reached at
(The below link is just for one position, but we have more openings in SF).
http://septeniglobal.com/Jobdesc/st_us.html
Job: Project Coordinator – Seiko Corp. Of America (Mahwah, NJ)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Project Coordinator – Luxury Sales Division
Posted by: Seiko Corp. Of America
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to JET alumna Kia Cheleen Samaniego (Aichi-ken) for the following job listing:
If you believe that timing is a key factor in your next career position, come join SEIKO Corporation of America an industry leader in the field of precision timepieces! We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated, hard-working individual to join our team.
This position will be actively involved in all facets of the Luxury Division of Seiko Corporation of America.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project management: facilitate the smooth operation of Seiko’s luxury boutiques and the Luxury Sales Division Plan and coordinate: Management of all POS assets, Departmental timelines and schedules, new account coordination, distribution of information to divisional personnel and retailers.
- Timely communications with parent company in Japan Sales and inventory reporting and analysis Coordinate and prepare material for presentations, monthly, quarterly and seasonally Coordination with key retailers, their local vendors and SCA Marketing to promote and organize local retailer events Attendance and travel to special events as needed across the US.
- Working with vendors to accommodate boutique and divisional needs Coordination with vendors, retailers and property owners related to site visits and installations of Luxury boutiques and shop in shops within premier retail shopping districts and leading retailers across the US.
Job: Facility Rental Coordinator – Morikami (Delray Beach, Florida, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Facility Rental Coordinator
Posted by: Morikami
Location: Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to JET alumna Wendy Lo (Toyama-ken) for the following job opening:
I would like to inform you that we have a job opening in our Facility Rentals department for the Facility Rental Coordinator position. For the job description details please visit http://morikami.org/job-opportunities/
Job: Senior Corporate Giving Officer – Japan Society (New York, USA)
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Position: Senior Corporate Giving Officer
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Full-time
Here’s a job via Idealist:
Established in 1907, New York’s Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers opportunities to experience Japanese culture, and fosters sustained and open dialogue on issues important to the U.S., Japan, and East Asia.
SENIOR CORPORATE GIVING OFFICER
The Senior Corporate Giving Officer works as part of the Development team to maintain and expand the corporate membership program while working closely with other Development Office staff members on Special Events and other projects as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Work with the Director to devise strategies for recruitment and retention of Corporate Members and Sponsors, and to achieve Corporate Membership revenue goals, as assigned.
- Arrange and participate in regular cultivation visits with existing and potential donors.
- Identify and research new prospects
- Prepare correspondence, proposals, benefits, marketing materials, and reports for Corporate Membership & Sponsorship.
- Cultivate corporate members to engage in additional opportunities in corporate support at Japan Society, including opportunities to hold events and to sponsor cultural, educational, and corporate and policy programming.
- Work with Development Officer and other Development staff to process and send out monthly renewal, upgrade, and solicitation materials to all corporate members with phone follow-up.
- Field inquiries via corporate membership phone lines, email inboxes and mail and answer questions.
- Steward donors and fulfill benefit requirements and requests.
- Work closely with Special Events team to sell tables to Annual Dinner.
Job: Hotel Staff (Shibuya, Japan)
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Position: Hotel Staff
Location: Shibuya Japan
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to Mr. Ikeyama who works at IFSA (International Foreign Students Association) for the following job opening:
Wanted Full-time hotel staff!
New hotel will open next May at Shibuya, Tokyo!
The new hotel is special because the concept is “SOCIALIZING”. “SOCIALIZING” means “Cool and Recycle・Reuse”!! They put “Cool” and “Recycle・Reuse” into the hotel.
They would like many guests from overseas to come to the hotel. That’s why they want to hire foreign staffs!!
Let’s make new hotel!!
【Required skill】
- English fluently
- To have good communication skill
【Conditions】
Full-time
【Place】Shibuya, Tokyo
▼Pictures of hotel
http://www.weddingpark.net/00001df3/photo/
Please contact me, if you are interested in being a staff and make new hotel!! We let applicants know detail!
【How to apply】
Send email to “Ikeyama” of IFSA
Title of email is “Apply to hotel staff”
Internship: Finance Department Intern – Japan Society (New York, USA)
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Position: Finance Department Internship
Posted by: Japan Society
Location: New York, USA
Contract: Part-Time
Thanks to JETAANY Vice President Katy Piper for the following internship:
FINANCE DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP – 2017
The internship will provide an opportunity to assist in financial and administrative functions. The intern will also gain a general overview of the Japan Society’s programs and events.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assist Finance team with annual audit preparation
- Prepare, organize and maintain files and reports
- Input invoices for payment
- Maintain and update databases
- Perform various administrative duties as needed
- Assist in various projects
Job: Coordinator, Study Away Programs – Western Kentucky University (Kentucky, USA)
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Posted by Sydney Sparrow, an ALT currently living in Toyota City. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.
Position: Coordinator, Study Away Programs
Posted by: Western Kentucky University
Location: Bowling Green, KY, USA
Contract: Full-time
The Study Away Program Coordinator is part of a team responsible for developing faculty-led programs in both the United States and multiple countries. This position will assist students and faculty with registration, travel and touring information, and general program support primarily for domestic programs. The Study Away Program Coordinator works under supervision of the Director of the Office of Study Away.
Thanks to JET alumni David Nelson (Oita-ken) for the following job opportunity:
https://wku.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=80197
Job: Nippon Television Reporter for Super Bowl – ZIP! (Houston, Texas, USA)
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Position: Nippon Television Reporter for Super Bowl
Posted by: ZIP!
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Contract: Full-time
Really cool opportunity for a JET alum received directly from the company.
“ZIP!” (http://www.ntv.co.jp/zip/), a morning daily entertainment news program that airs on Nippon Television is looking for a reporter for their coverage of the Super Bowl that is taking place in Houston next month.
Requirements: Looking for an 18 to 25 year old, female who lives in Houston. Must be a sports enthusiast who knows about football — the teams, players, coaches etc. The ability to speak conversational Japanese would be a plus.
Time Commitment: February 4th & 5th (full days)
This is a PAID work opportunity.
If interested, please send resume and photograph to arkaram@ntvic.com and include cell phone number in email.
Job: Assistant Correspondent – Kyodo News (Los Angeles, CA)
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Position: Assistant Correspondent
Posted by: Kyodo News
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contract: Full-time
Received directly from the company.
Kyodo News, the largest Japanese newswire, is currently seeking an assistant correspondent for its Los Angeles bureau. Journalism experience and Japanese language skills are not required, but some level of interest and knowledge of international affairs and Japanese culture and language is desired. Duties include assisting Japanese correspondents by researching political, cultural and international issues, attending press briefings and other events (award ceremonies, criminal trials, sporting events, etc.) as needed. Occasional out-of-state travel is required. Byline and other writing opportunities are regularly available for Kyodo News International, an English-language wire service, and they may be published by leading English newspapers in Japan and around Asia. Administrative tasks will include writing correspondence, planning logistics, and transcribing, arranging and conducting interviews.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is thinking about pursuing a career in journalism.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated interest in international affairs.
- Interest and experience in Japan and Asian regional issues highly desired.
- Journalism experience and Japanese language ability is a plus, but not required.
- You must be able to work in the United States legally. We do not sponsor visas.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Because this position requires travel to time-sensitive events, car ownership is required.
Compensation:
- Salary and paid overtime
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacations and sick-time
- Biannual bonus
Career Level: Entry
How and to Whom to Apply: Please address all correspondence to Chitose Nakagawa, Bureau Chief, Kyodo News Los Angeles. Resume and cover letter should be emailed to cdrkyodo@gmail.com
About Kyodo:
Kyodo News, founded in November 1945 as a nonprofit cooperative organization, is the leading news agency in Asia. Kyodo covers the ever-changing developments in Japan and around the world, distributing news to domestic and overseas news media as well as international organizations and institutions. Major Japanese newspapers and radio-TV station subscribes to Kyodo. Kyodo News includes Japanese, English and Chinese-language services. Operating with an annual budget from membership dues and other subscription revenues, Kyodo is completely independent of any government or commercial interests.
Job: Executive Director – Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (Ohio, US)
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Position: Executive Director
Posted by: Japan-America Society of Central Ohio
Location: Dublin, OH
Contract: Full-time
Thanks to JETAA USA Board member Jessyca Livingston for passing this along.
The Japan-America Society of Central Ohio seeks an Executive Director to serve JASCO’s current membership and recruit new members. The successful candidate should possess an entrepreneurial spirit, a general understanding of the nonprofit sector, and a strong interest in the Japanese culture.
To be successful, the candidate should be a self-starter, confident in marketing and sales abilities, excellent at communicating with sensitivity to the people of diverse cultural backgrounds, and able to manage the multiple needs of the organization.
The position offers opportunities to be a leader in the U.S.-Japan grassroots relationships in Central Ohio by working with successful business and government leaders and working with Japanese, Japanese-Americans, and others with a strong interest in growing cultural understandings. JASCO provides the new Executive Director with a strong foundation and infrastructure to build upon. Fluency in Japanese is a plus.
JASCO is one of nearly 40 Japan-America Societies throughout the United States and is a member of the National Association of Japan-America Societies. Accordingly, the successful candidate should lead JASCO in fulfilling its mission as one of those societies, that is, to enrich lives by bringing the Japanese and American communities together, promoting goodwill through the sharing of knowledge about Japan, and providing a forum for informed discussion regarding the Japan-U.S. relationship. Read More
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Anime films, Final Fantasy Live, Yoshiki at Carnegie Hall
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.
Start 2017 off right by heading down to your local concert hall, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year’s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances classic video games, treat yourself and catch a break from the cold.
This month’s highlights include:
GKIDS
Now playing through Jan. 5
IFC Center, 323 Sixth Avenue
$15
New 4K restoration! Rarely seen outside of Japan, Ocean Waves is a subtle, poignant and wonderfully detailed story of adolescence and teenage isolation. Taku and his best friend Yutaka are headed back to school for what looks like another uneventful year. But they soon find their friendship tested by the arrival of Rikako, a beautiful new transfer student from Tokyo whose attitude vacillates wildly from flirty and flippant to melancholic. When Taku joins Rikako on a trip to Tokyo, the school erupts with rumors, and the three friends are forced to come to terms with their changing relationships. As the first Studio Ghibli film directed by someone other than studio founders Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, these new screenings of Ocean Waves are paired with Ghiblies: Episode 2, a unique 25-minute short film from Studio Ghibli, featuring several comedic vignettes of studio staff as they go about their day. Utilizing new animation techniques and software that would then be deployed on the production of My Neighbors the Yamadas, Ghiblies: Episode 2 made its North American debut in December 2016. Presented in Japanese with English subtitles.
GKIDS
January 5 & 9, 7:00 p.m.
Princess Mononoke: 20th Anniversary
AMC Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street
$15.99
A two-night event! Princess Mononoke, the classic animated film from groundbreaking writer/director Hayao Miyazaki and the legendary Studio Ghibli, returns to movie theaters in celebration of the beloved historical fantasy’s 20th anniversary and director Miyazaki’s birthday. The first Studio Ghibli film to receive an uncut U.S. theatrical release, Princess Mononoke returns to cinemas subtitled on Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m. and English-dubbed on Jan. 9 at 7:00 p.m. The celebration will include a special bonus screening of the music video directed by Hayao Miyazaki, Chage and Aska’s “On Your Mark”!
Courtesy of Publictheater.org
Jan. 5-9
The Public: Martinson Hall, 425 Lafayette Street
$25, $20 members
Part of the 2017 Under the Radar Festival! Tokyo, 1937: An American silent film about a Japanese immigrant is introduced by a celebrated narrator whose existence is being threatened by the impending arrival of the talkies. Ten years later, he will survive under U.S. occupation as a street performer, desperately attempting to finish this story. Admiration and resistance, dreams and survival, Club Diamond is a modern take on the immigration tale. Its creators are Nikki Appino, an award-winning filmmaker, Saori Tsukada, who has been described as a “charismatic mover” (Backstage) and a “startlingly precise dancer” (The New York Times), and has been developed in collaboration with violinist Tim Fain.
JETAA Chapter Beat for January 2017
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Ryan Hata (Tottori-ken, 2014-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations: Ryan is in his second year on the AJET National Council and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works alongside Rachel Brisson (AJET National Council Director of Alumni Resources ) and members of JETAA International (JETAA-I) to strengthen the relationship between former JETs, current JETs, and Japan. Ryan helps to keep you up to date with JETAA events around the world. If you have a specific event that you would like promote, please do not hesitate to contact him by email at ryan.hata@ajet.net or his Linkedin profile.
明けましておめでとうございます! Happy 2017 from Hawai`i! Sorry this post is a bit late cause I stay on Hawaiian time. This issue will focus on 新年会(Shinnenkais) as well as some regular monthly events put on by various chapters.
When: January 2nd, 2 pm CST
Where: King Spa Sauna 809 Civic Center Dr, Niles, Illinois 60714
Join JETAA Chicago as we say “sayonara” to 2016 at King Spa on Monday, January 2.
King Spa is the closest thing to a Japanese hot spring you’ll find anywhere in the Midwest. Besides the hot & cold tubs and Japanese shower stalls (complete with little pink stools and scrubbing towels), King Spa has 8 different saunas available for you to sweat it out in. There is also a cafe which has some tastey Korean refreshments. If you liked the onsen and sento in Japan, you will feel right at home here. There isn’t a better way to kick off 2017!
We will meet at King Spa at 2:00 PM and plan to hang out for a few hours. H Mart, the Korean supermarket, is located next door, so we can hit that up after, do a little shopping and visit their food court.
Admission to King Spa is usually $35 but there is an e-coupon on their website (link below) for $22. Be sure to check that out in advance if you want to save some cash.
King Spa is located in Niles, north of Chicago. The #270 bus regularly departs from the Jefferson Park CTA station. If some people are driving, we may also be able to coordinate a car pool.
Hope to see you there!
http://www.kingspa.com/
PC: JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page
2. JETAANC
When: January 5th, 6-7:30 pm PST
Where: Crystal Jade San Francisco 4 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, California 94111
Help ring in the New Year with alumni and friends at our monthly San Francisco Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! Crystal Jade has great happy hour specials and if it’s nice out come find us on the back terrace with beautiful views of the Ferry Building and Bay Bridge!
Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. This is a great chance to do some networking in a fun, casual setting. Everyone is welcome!
Look for alumni wearing red JETAANC lanyards. Or print out this mini JETAANC table sign so people can find you! Just fold in half and then fold the bottom of each side into a base to make a standing “triangle”:
http://bit.ly/Xedg5s
**Please drink responsibly.**
PC: JETAANC’s Facebook Event Page
When: January 7th, 6 pm EST
Where: New Cherry Blossom 43588 W Oaks Dr, Novi, MI 48377
新年会 Please save the date!
GLJETAA will be hosting a New Year’s celebration in the Detroit area. We will be in the Tatami Room @ New Cherry Blossom in Novi.
Of course there will be delicious food and we are planning some fun activities as well (we will try to have games, karaoke, and koto playing). All Great Lakes JETAA members are welcome.
We hope to see you!
Photo from the Great Lakes JETAA’s Facebook Event Page
4. JETAASC
2017 Oshogatsu Family Festival – Year of the Rooster
When: January 8th, 11 am- 5pm PST
Where: Japanese American National Museum 100 N Central Ave, Los Angeles, California 90012
Ring in the Year of the Rooster with New Year-themed activities, performances, and crafts!
– Lucky zaru soba (cold buckwheat noodles) with Kidding Around the Kitchen
– Rooster candy sculptures by Shan the Candyman
– Mochi demonstration by Fugetsu-Do’s Brian Kito
– Traditional mochitsuki (Japanese rice pounding ritual) performance byKodama Taiko
– Japanese drumming performance by TaikoProject
…and so much more!
Visit for janm.org/oshogatsufest2017 for complete schedule.
5. JETAANC
JETAANC East Bay Networking Nomikai
When: January 12th, 6-7:30pm PST
Where: Itani Ramen 1736 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, California 94612
Join alumni and friends at our monthly East Bay Networking Nomikai (happy hour)! In January, we are heading back to Itani Ramen, a great Japanese ramen shop in Oakland with a nice selection of beer, sake, shochu, and soft drinks. Only a few steps away from 19th Street BART:
Come out, make new friends, and catch up with old ones. It’s a good chance to develop your network. Everyone is welcome!
Look for alumni wearing red JETAANC lanyards. Or print out this mini JETAANC table sign so people can find you! Just fold in half and then fold the bottom of each side into a base to make a standing “triangle”:
http://bit.ly/Xedg5s
JETAANC East Bay Networking Nomikai are held the second Thursday of every month, so mark your calendars!
**Please drink responsibly.**
Photo from JETAANC’s Facebook Event Page
6. NEJETAA
2017 Shinnenkai New Years Party
When: January 14th, 5:30-8:30pm EST
Where: Shabu-Zen Allston 80 Brighton Ave, Allston, Massachusetts 02134
Happy New Years! 明けましておめでとうございます！
I hope everyone has a great start to the year! We would like to welcome this new year with our JET community by inviting you to our annual New Years Party 新年会. Come celebrate the New Years with everyone and play bingo, win prizes, and catch up with fellow JET alumni over delicious drinks and food!
Please RSVP to Eriko at social@nejetaa.com by January 11
When: Saturday, January 14 at 5:30pm
Where: Shabu Zen at 80 Brighton Ave, Allston
(parking: small parking lot on Reedsdale St. / parking lot in Super 88)
(train: 5 min walk from Packards Corner station on Green Line (B) )
https://www.google.com/
Who: JETs
Price: $20 per person
Happy New Years and we hope to see you there!
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JASO SHINNENKAI & TUNES OF JAPAN
When: January 19th, 5:30-8:30pm PST
Where: Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn)
SHINNENKAI! Join us as we celebrate the Year of the Rooster with Japanese and American friends! JASO is having its annual traditional Japanese New Year’s celebration on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 . This year’s event will feature a delicious Japanese menu provided by Syun Izakaya and Koji Osakaya, beer and sake, traditional music, fukubukuro gift bags, kimono, and more!
TUNES OF JAPAN! JETAA Portland will be combining our annual Tunes of Japan music event with JASO’s 2017 Shinnenkai. Guests can enjoy a shamisen performance by Mitch Imori, a koto performance by Mitsuki Dazai, and a performance by Takohachi Taiko. Don’t miss this special chance to celebrate the new year with music, food, and friends. あけおめ、みんなさん！
When: Thursday, January 19th, 2017
Where: Montgomery Park (2701 NW Vaughn)
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Dress Code: Business and business casual attire
Tickets:
For JET Alumni and their guests, JETAA Portland is offering 20 tickets at a special reduced price, $25 per ticket – half the price of a regular ticket! Purchase your ticket through our Paypal link below. Please note that no physical ticket will be provided and you must check-in at the JASO reception desk on the day of the event.
Photo from JETAA Portland’s Website
When: January 21st, 5-8 pm CST
Where: Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館 1016 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657
14th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnenkai
Buy tickets here: http://bit.ly/2hNDdG7
Want a taste of Japan this new year? Then come to the 14th Annual JETAA Chicago Shinnnenkai on January 21 (Saturday), from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Japanese Culture Center – 日本文化会館.
What Japanese things can I experience while there you ask? Well…
-Calligraphy
-Ema Plaques
-Fukuwarai (Pin theTail on the Donkey)
-Karuta (PlayingCards)
-Kimono Dress-up
-Onigiri (RiceBall) Making
-Origami
-More!
Tickets
$20.00 – Adults (21+)
$10.00 – 12 and Older
Free – Under 12
Photo from Patrick Finn via JETAA Chicago’s Facebook Event Page
When: January 21st, TBA
Where: TBD
Annual Shinnenkai New Years Party
When: Saturday, January 21, 2017
Who: JET Alumni, Friends and Family
Where: Details to be Finalized
Additional Info: An Officer Open House will be held 1 hour before the start of the Shinnenkai. Please see “Leadership Opportunities/Election Information” section below for further details.
Photo from JETAANOLA’s Facebook Group
When: January 21st, 2-5 PM EST
Where: TBD
2:00 PM – Annual General Meeting
Where: TOKIO 2907 Huron St, Denver, Colorado 80202
Dinner is just $15 and includes ramen and a beer (or a softdrink with free refills). If you haven’t been to Tokio, take a gander at their website and check out their amazing space: http://www.mytokio.com/
Looking forward to catching up with everyone.
Where: Fox and Fiddle – Bloor 280 Bloor st west, Toronto, Ontario M5S 3B9
Then come on out to the JETAA Toronto AGM on January 28th!
– Get involved with the JETAA executive committee!
– We’re always looking for the best, brightest, and げんきest to join our team.
– Have a great idea for an event? New to Toronto? Looking for adventure? Let us know!
Available JETAA Executive Positions – 2017-2018:
• Co-Chairs
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Events Coordinator
• Website Coordinator
• Conference Coordinator
• Communications Coordinator
• Membership Coordinator
• Community Liaison
• Senpai Liaison
• Senior Advisors
***Position details are posted on our website at: http://
Available Support Positions – 2017-2018:
• Treasurer Support
• Events Support
• Communications Support
• Conference Support
• Membership Support
Details~
Date: Saturday, January 28th
Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm (followed by nijikai)
Location: Fox & Fiddle – Bloor (280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON)
Dinner: Provided
Nijikai: Post-meeting (8:00ish) – Location TBD
Cost: Free to join for JETAA members
RSVP: Not necessary, but if you have any questions you can e-mail Carl & Nick at chair@jetaatoronto.ca
Website: http://
We’re all looking forward to seeing you there!
