Job: Administrative Assistant (LA)
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Via HIS. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Administrative Assistant (LA)
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Company: H.I.S. International Tours, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles, LA 90013
Industries: Japanese Travel Agency
Job Type: Full Time
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Job: Tour Planning and Arrangement Specialist (LA)
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Via HIS. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position:Tour Planning and Arrangement Specialist (LA)
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Company: H.I.S. International Tours, Inc.
Location: Los Angeles, LA 90013
Industries: Japanese Travel Agency
Job Type: Full Time
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The Rice Cooker Chronicles: “Broccoli Lover Learns to BBQ, Part 1” by Clara Solomon
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The Rice Cooker Chronicles is a series of essays by JETs and JET alumni on the theme of cooking/eating and being alone in Japan. The brain-child of JETwit founder Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi, 1992-94) (and inspired by the book Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant), this series is curated by L.M. Zoller (CIR Ishikawa-ken, Anamizu, 2009-11), the editor of The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight. A writer and web administrator for The Art of Japan: Kanazawa and Discover Kanazawa, ze also writes I’ll Make It Myself!, a blog about food culture in Japan.
New submissions always welcome. Just e-mail it to jetwit [at] jetwit.com.
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Broccoli Lover Learns to BBQ
Part 1
by Clara Solomon (CIR, Nichinan-cho, Tottori-ken; 1999-2001), the Director of Counseling & Career Development at the Office of Career Services at New York University School of Law. She previously worked for the Japan External Trade Organization, specializing in trade relations between Japan and Latin America. She lives in Queens with her husband and twin daughters.
Many of my experiences in Japan are tied up in the experience of food and cooking. Sure, I have my fill of the standard repertoire of “how many weird things will the American try?” My favorite of those is the night I was out at a new inn in my town, one that specialized in fresh, local food, with a “high end rustic” slant. So, I’m out with some co-workers enjoying a truly delicious meal, when they put a plate of glistening, dark red sashimi before me and say “to-rai, to-rai” (try, try). I wasn’t quite sure what this fish was, it was darker red than any tuna I’d ever seen, so dark it was almost purple, or black. There were thick veins of white fatty meat running through each piece – it almost looked like raw beef, though I could tell from the smell and texture that it was fish. “What is this?” I innocently asked, knowing full well that they wouldn’t tell me until I ate it. This game was a favorite of my colleagues, and they again said “to-rai.” So, I tried it. The minute I popped the full piece in my mouth, the entire table burst out with giggles and choruses of “Greeenpeesu! Greenpeesu!” Yes, Greenpeace. Turns out, I was eating endangered whale, the fishing and eating of which Japan has long been at odds with environmental groups like Greenpeace over (not to mention UN conventions, and the opinion of much of the rest of the world, minus Norway and the Inuit). How was it, you ask? Honestly, not that memorable. For one, it was extremely cold, indicating that it had probably been frozen and shipped to my town from somewhere further south (so much for eating local). For two, I think I would have rather had a piece of fatty tuna, whose rich, buttery flavor far outshone this piece of whale.
I could go on for pages regaling you with stories about the strange things I was given to eat, and the strange situations in which I found myself eating them (wild boar on live TV, anyone?). But, when I think back to the essence of my eating, drinking and cooking in Japan, those are only the warm up acts, the comedy routines that politicians put into the beginning of their stump speeches to play to the base and entice the crowds to stick around for the meat and potatoes (not that I had a lot of meat and potatoes in Japan…). My story of food in Japan is one of cooking and sharing, and gaining not only friends, but also self confidence in the process. Read More
JQ Magazine Needs New Writers for Winter 2012!
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As we welcome a new year, JETAA New York’s JQ magazine continues to provide content with an ever-expanding array of articles, interviews and features (see our recent stories here). We’re now looking for new writers (including new returnees and JET vets) from all JETAA chapters worldwide to write and share more material that we can post online to the widest JET readership on the web through our hosts at the global JET alumni resource site JETwit.com.
Below are story ideas grouped by JET participants and alumni (JET World) and those more on Japanese culture (Japan World). If you’re a JET or JETWit contributor from anywhere in the world, we welcome your interest or additional story ideas! Click “Read More” below to see our story ideas, and contact JQ’s editor Justin Tedaldi (magazine [at] jetaany [dot] org) to sign up.
“Tonoharu” author Lars Martinson launches new webcomic – “Kameoka Diaries”
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Lars Martinson (Fukuoka-ken 2003-2006), author of the graphic novels Tonoharu: Part Two andTonoharu: Part 1, has just launched a new cartoon series called “Kameoka Diaries“ about his return to teaching English, this time in Kameoka, Kyoto.
Click hereto read the post and the first cartoon.
JQ Magazine: In Kyoto, a New Year’s Day Disaster
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Rashaad at Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kyoto.
By Rashaad Jorden (Yamagata-ken, 2008-2010) for JQ magazine. Rashaad worked at four elementary schools and three junior high schools on JET, and taught a weekly conversion class in Haguro (his village) to adults. He completed the Tokyo Marathon in 2010, and was also a member of a taiko group in Haguro.
New Year’s Day. A day some welcome in a crazed stupor while others might celebrate it in serenity. Or maybe confusion.
I would be spending my New Year’s Day on vacation in the Kansai region. Upon getting off the bus in Osaka, I had no idea what locales I’d explore. But my plans were nothing to be stressed about as I’d simply follow the recommendations of my Lonely Planet.
And others. Shortly after checking into my hostel in Osaka, I met an American college student on a homestay in Tokyo. She had come to town for the same reason I had. So quite naturally, we started to talk about places worth visiting in the Kansai region. Fortunately for me, she was familiar with several tourist spots in the area.
I definitely knew about Kyoto’s infinite number of shrines, but I wasn’t sure which ones to visit. However, my compatriot recommended Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari-taisha.
So I was off to Kyoto the next day. I crossed the first two locales off my list, but I didn’t have time to fit in Fushimi Inari-taisha. No worries—I had two more days in the region. My biggest concern was finding something to do other than going to bed at 10 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Fortunately, four other Yamagata Prefecture ALTs who were taking a road trip to Hiroshima stopped in Osaka that night, so I had some friendly faces to ring in the new year with.
Job: Postings from idealist.org
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Via idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Institute of International Education, Senior Program Officer (NY)
Posted by: Institute of International Education
Location: New York, New York, United States
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/33ppCxnPXf2fP/
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Job: Sales associate for Japanese manufacturer (Ft Lee, NJ)
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Via Quick USA. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Sales associate for Japanese manufacturer (Ft Lee, NJ)
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Major Japanese manufacture, located in Fort Lee, NJ, is looking for an entry level sales associate. This position is responsible for maintenance of existing distributors as well as new business development. Japanese language is not required but a big plus. Salary range is $35-$40K with benefits.
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Job: Flight Attendants – Japanese Speakers at Delta (Los Angeles, CA)
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Via JET alum Lejarie Battiste (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Flight Attendants – Japanese Speakers at Delta (Los Angeles, CA)
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JOIN OUR CREW OF FLIGHT ATTENDANTS – Individuals fluent in English and Japanese required.
Please sit down, fasten your seat belt, prepare your career for take-off and get ready to embark on an amazing journey that, if you are willing to be dedicated and work hard, could allow you to meet thousands of people and see the world at the same time!
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Job: President and Chief Executive Officer at Japanese American National Museum (LA)
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Via JET alum Lejarie Battiste (Aichi-ken, Kariya-shi). Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: President and Chief Executive Officer at Japanese American National Museum (LA)
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Reporting to the Museum’s Board of Trustees, the President & CEO will bring critical leadership to the Museum with responsibility for the overall performance of the institution. The successful candidate will be a visionary and inspirational leader, with responsibility for enhancing both the external face of the institution and the internal operations that will allow the Museum to meet its educational and programmatic objectives in an increasingly challenging economic environment and to continue to grow and fulfill its mission. The President & CEO participates as an ex-officio member of a national board, working with the Board in charting the course of the Museum’s response to changing audiences, donors, members, and other stakeholders throughout the United States (including Hawaii) and Japan. The Candidate will also interface with the Museum’s Board of Governors, chaired by Secretary Norman Y. Mineta (a current trustee) and formerly chaired by Senator Daniel K. Inouye; Governors serve as regional ambassadors for the Museum.
The President & CEO will supervise a staff of approximately 40 full-time equivalent employees. He/She is responsible for an approximately $7 million annual budget. A significant portion of the President & CEO’s responsibility will be leading and working closely with the Museum’s staff to maintain current and prospective relationships with donors, volunteers and stakeholders and establish new relationships with those constituencies.
For more details: http://morrisberger.com/currentsearches/janm/
Job: Asia Programs Coordinator for Beijing & Japan Programs (DC)
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Via Kate Maruyama (Osaka-fu, 2005-08) who is a Japan and Viet Nam Program Manager for CET Academic Programs. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Asia Programs Coordinator for Beijing & Japan Programs (DC)
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CET Academic Programs seeks an Asia Programs Coordinator for Beijing and Japan Programs to work in Washington, DC.
The CET Asia Programs Coordinator/Beijing and Japan Programs (APC/BJP) provides information to students, US partners and faculty; manages program application files and student-related communication for programs in Beijing and Osaka; prepares student mailings and program archives; and improves office procedures. The APC/BJP assists in relationships with key US partners and marketing projects, as assigned.
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Job: Director of Nursing Services, Seattle Nikkei Concerns (Seattle)
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Via PNWJETAA. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Director of Nursing Services, Seattle Nikkei Concerns (Seattle)
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Nikkei Concerns, a non-profit elder care organization primarily serving the Greater Seattle area Japanese-American and Asian-American Communities, is seeking qualified applicants for their Director of Nursing Services vacancy.
The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree, current Washington state RN license, knowledge of Washington state nurse practice laws and Federal guidelines governing long term care; experience or training in geriatric nursing practice, demonstrated leadership, management, teaching, public relations skills and three (3) years of experience in a healthcare setting, long-term care experience preferred.
Experience with Japanese and Asian culture is desirable.
How to Apply:
Interested qualified individuals should email their resume and a cover letter to jlardizabal@nikkeiconcerns.org (Jeannette Lardizabal, Human Resources Specialist, 206-726-6525).
Complete job descriptions are available upon request.
Please visit the Nikkei Concerns website at www.nikkeiconcerns.org for more information about our organization. Position advertisement is open until filled. First considerations will be given to resumes and cover letters received by 5:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2011.
Job: Administrative Assistant, Junior Analyst at Morgan Stanley (Temp)
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Via JETAANY’sAmber Liang. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Administrative Assistant, Junior Analyst at Morgan Stanley (Temp)
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POSITION SUMMARY
Support three officers with general office duties such as maintaining calendars and scheduling meetings and appointments. The role may also include: attending meetings and taking and distributing minutes; screening calls and visitors; filing expense reports and making travel arrangements.
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Job: Mgr, Product Communications at Mitsubishi (Cypress, Ca)
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Via Indeed.com. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London but is interested in hearing about any Japan-related opportunities across the globe.
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Job Position: Mgr, Product Communications at Mitsubishi (Cypress, Ca)
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Manage product communications and public relations activities to enhance image of MMNA’s products and support company’s key business objectives and strategies.
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JET News Roundup 12.26.2011
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By Filmore Ha (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08). Filmore continues to live and work in the Greater Tokyo Area and is webmaster for JETAA Tokyo, however he is looking for new opportunities in the U.S. or Canada.
Hope everyone had a great X-mas holiday!
- New Years Volunteering OP w/ JETAA Portland
2011 is coming to an end and 2012 is right around the corner. Those lucky enough to have experienced a traditional New Years in Japan know what that means, it’s time for Osechi Ryori! JETAA Portland is looking for volunteers to help prepare this year’s jubako (three layered food box) on Dec. 30-31, check the link above for more details if you’re interested and are in the area! - JETAANC FALL 2011 Newsletter
JETAANC released its fall edition of it’s news letter Pacific Bridge, and chock full of interesting content! Check it out for ideas about how to celebrate “Japan in Your Neighborhood!” - JET Alum quoted in the Daily Yomiuri
JET alum Michael Auslin is quoted in this Dec. 22nd article about regime change in Pyongyang.Washington should also tell Beijing that any move on China’s part to take advantage of the transition so as to leave it in an enhanced position on the peninsula would harm U.S.-China relations and result in a further bulking up of the U.S. military in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Videos, JET Program featured on KTSF-26 Oct. 9th 2011
Via Peter Weber, JET Coordinator at the Consulate of Japan in San Francisco. The JET Program was featured on KTSF-26’s Japanese American Journal program. The videos, now available on YouTube, are embedded below.
