WIT Life #174: Saga Setting the Nuclear Standard
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WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
Yesterday’s NYT had an interesting article about Japan’s nuclear policy going forward. Increasingly local governments are being depended on to determine this, though they believe these are decisions the central government should be making. Currently the debate is taking place in the rural prefecture of Saga located in Kyushu, where battle lines are drawn between nuclear power plant operators who insist their facilities are safe and wary citizens. In the middle is Saga governor Yasushi Furukawa who is being looked to for approval or rejection of restarting two of the four reactors at the plant. After being shut down for routine maintenance, the question is whether Read More
Job: Cultural Affairs Assistant (Houston, TX)
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Via PNWJETAA. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job: Director, Asia Society (DC)
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Via Idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job Position: Director, Asia Society (DC)
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Asia Society, the leading global and pan-Asian organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the United States, is seeking a Director for its Washington Office. Founded in 1956 by John D. Rockefeller 3rd, the Society is a nonpartisan, nonprofit institution headquartered in New York City and with offices in Hong Kong, Houston, Los Angeles, Manila, Melbourne, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai, Seoul, and Washington, D.C. The Society’s mission is to provide insight, generate ideas, and promote collaborative action across the fields of arts and culture, business, education and policy. For more information, visit: www.AsiaSociety.org.
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Job: Japan Foundation Japanese Language Lecturer (NY)
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ViaJapan Foundation NY. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job Position: Japan Foundation Japanese Language Lecturer (NY)
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The Japan Foundation, New York invites applicants for a Lecturer in Japanese Language, effective late August 2011 in New York.
With our many years of experience and achievements in Japanese Language Education, we will open the new Japanese-language courses in New York. The courses will be based on “JF Standards” which our Headquarters in Japan have developed during the past few years.
We seek applicants who are committed to Japanese-language education and open to our methodology.
Job: Latest JETAA UK Job Listings
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ViaJETAA UK. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Sales Account Executive, Japanese and Italian language at Access Appointments
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JET alums involved in yoga benefit for Japan quake victims (NY)
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The below article mentions JETAA U.S.A. Country Rep and former JETAANY President Megan Miller-Yoo (Hyogo-ken). And the reporter, Seana Magee (Okayama-ken, Niimi-shi, 1988-90) also happens to be a JET alum.
FEATURE: New Yorkers turn on heat, use yoga to benefit Japan quake victims
By Seana K. Magee
NEW YORK, June 28, Kyodo
Drenched in sweat, Megan Miller Yoo and about a dozen other students were pushing themselves to new limits during a special Sunday yoga session held at a Manhattan studio.
Stretching their muscles and testing their flexibility, they intently followed the instructor moving through 26 prescribed poses at Bikram Yoga Grand Central in a humid, 40 C room.
From the outside it looked like an ordinary 90-minute Bikram class, but it was not.
The hot yoga devotees were part of a so-called donation class specifically designed to raise money to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit northeastern Japan on March 11.
Yoo explained to Kyodo News how taking part in the special class took her practice to a new level, particularly because of her close ties to the country, where she lived for two years.
”One instructor always says, ‘If you breathe through Bikram, you can breathe through anything,’ so I often think of that when I am in a tough situation, and it makes me realize I can get through anything if I just hang in there and don’t give up,” said the 33-year-old former Japan Exchange and Teaching Program participant who taught English in Hyogo Prefecture.
”I think that is the perfect message for the people in the affected regions of Japan.”
Before the March disaster wreaked havoc in her country, Kyoko Katsura, one of the two studio owners, and her business partner were mulling over ways to motivate students. So they hit upon the idea of offering the weekly donation class to highlight various charities. Read More
Job: Director of Communications – Cross-Cultural Solutions (New Rochelle, NY)
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Via Non-Profit Times. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job Position: Director of Communications – Cross-Cultural Solutions (New Rochelle, NY)
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Cross-Cultural Solutions (www.crossculturalsolutions.org), based in New Rochelle, NY is a non-profit international volunteer organization that operates volunteer programs worldwide. We currently seek an organized and experienced Director of Communications in our New Rochelle headquarters office to develop, lead, and implement strategic external communications. The Director of Communications will supervise a team of 4 staff members, proactively initiate communication strategies that increase enrollments in international volunteer programs, and cultivate effective relationships with strategic partners. The Director of Communications also oversees the development production and dissemination of all external communication materials, oversees the development of the social media strategy, and manages relationships with external vendors.
Via Idealist.org. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job Position: Eurasia Program Coordinator (Brooklyn, NY)
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The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites applications for a Program Coordinator to work with the Eurasia Program in the New York Office. The Social Science Research Council leads innovation, builds interdisciplinary and international networks, and focuses research on important public issues. It does this through a wide variety of workshops and conferences, fellowships and grants, summer training institutes, scholarly exchanges and publications. The SSRC is an independent and not-for-profit organization.
Ambassador Roos visits Monty Dickson’s school in Rikuzentakata, Iwate
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From this morning’s Frontline Daily newsfeed:
Loose translation:
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Roos visited southern Iwate and Rikuzentakata on June 28 and dropped by Monty Dickson’s school, Yonezaki Elementary, to talk to the fifth grade class and the principal there. He was much beloved by everyone and loved the community much in return. Roos told the kids to come visit America when they grow up. He also met with the mayor and emphasized the strength of US-Japan relations, promising ongoing support for the rebuilding effort. He then observed the American NPO, All Hands Volunteers, who are helping build housing in and around Oofunato.
★ 犠牲米国人ゆかりの学校へ～ルース大使が被災地訪問
ルース駐日大使は28日、東日本大震災で大きな被害を受けた岩手県南部を訪問した。震災の犠牲になった米国人モンティー・ディクソンさん＝当時（26）＝が英語を教えていた陸前高田市の米崎小学校では、ディクソンさんの生前の思い出話に耳を傾け、子どもたちの歓迎を受けるなど、日米の絆を再確認した。米崎小の佐藤圭子校長は、ディクソンさんが震災当日まで授業をしていたことを紹介。「子どもたちに慕われ、教職員も（彼のことを）大好きでした」と昔の写真を見せながら語った。大使は、ディクソンさんの家族が「彼にとって特別な学校、地域社会だった」と話していたと述べ、佐藤校長に謝意を表明。その後、５年生のクラスに立ち寄り「大きくなったら米国に来てほしい」と語りかけ、握手攻めにあった。陸前高田市の戸羽太市長への表敬訪問では「日米の友好関係は非常に深い。力になりたい」と述べ、米国が今後も被災地支援に全力を挙げる考えを伝えた。大使は、被災地家屋の復旧などに当たっている米国のNPO、オールハンズボランティアが活動拠点とする大船渡市も視察。午後には大槌町で小学生とのキャッチボールに応じるなど、１日かけて被災地を巡り、草の根交流に奔走した。（共同）
Surviving in Japan: A Guide to Sunscreen in Japan
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Posted by Ashley Thompson (Shizuoka-ken, 2008-2010) of Surviving in Japan: without much Japanese and Lifelines columnist for The Japan Times.
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Just in time for summer (despite some of the gray days during the rainy season): an overview of sunscreen (or sunblock) in Japan.
I should note that I’ve heard various complaints about sunscreen tubes and bottles being relatively small here, and in many cases, this tends to be true. In my experience, women here often seem to prefer covering up their skin with clothing, hats, scarves, etc., carrying around an umbrella, and/or just avoiding being outside during the peak times of day. It’s not uncommon when stopped at an intersection to see pedestrians waiting under store eaves in the shade until the light turns green (though this is also just to get out of the heat). So I think one possible reason the quantities may be smaller is simply because they are primarily used on the face, neck, hands, and/or arms. Their small size also makes them easier to carry around.
As for men in Japan, it doesn’t seem that protecting their skin from the sun is as popular as it is with women. I’m sure some do, but women seem to be more concerned about this (in general, of course does not apply to everyone) and in general, sunscreen in Japan seems to be marketed more towards women.
First of all, sunscreen or sunblock in Japanese is: 日焼け止め (ひやけどめ, hiyakedome)
Other words to know:
紫外線 しがいせん ultraviolet rays
耐水性 たいすいせい water resistant
ウォータープルーフ waterproof
無香料 むこうりょう unscented
無着色 むちゃくしょく no coloring
Understanding UVA/UVB protection
Every country has its own form of indicating a sunscreen’s effectiveness against UVA and UVB rays, though the use of “SPF” is fairly standard.
Japan uses SPF to measure protection against UVB rays. You’ll see standard numbers such as 15, 30, 50, etc.
Protection against UVA rays is indicated in Japan as “PA” with a plus sign (+). There are no numbered measurements for this; more pluses equals more protection. You’ll find 3 versions: — CLICK HERE to read the rest of the post.
JET Publications
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Check out the latest updates on the JET publications from around the country!
- Nagano‘s Yomoyama
- Spring Issue is out now; they are accepting submissions for the Summer issue!
Job: Purchasing Speicalist for H.I.S. International Tours (NYC)
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Company: H.I.S. International Tours, Inc.
Location: New York, NY 10017
Industries: Japanese Travel Agency
Job Type: Full Time
Job Title: Purchasing Specialist
This position is responsible for negotiating and acquiring contracts for hotel accomodation.
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
1) Establish and manage yearly purchasing contracts with hotels
2) Negotiate hotel room allotments, rates and cancellation charges for the annual hotel tariff submission
3) Establish and maintein good working relationshps with hotel sales
4) Provide Reservation Department with accurate and timely recommendations regarding hotel accommodations and their policies
5) Attend tradeshows, conventions and networking events specific to the travel industry and categories
6) Maintains accurate recordkeeping
General Requirements:
1) Energetic and dedicated
2) Strong negotiation skills a must
3) Deep understanding for Japanese culture
4) Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills
5)Must be able to interface on a daily basis with all personnel within the company
We are looking for someone who can help us grow our company together. If you meet these requirements, please send your resume and cover letter to icardenas@his-usa.com.
WIT Life #173: Homeless by mandate
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WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she shares some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
Almost four months have passed since the earthquake/tsunami hit Japan, and one might think that after this amount of time things have gotten back to some semblance of normal. That seems to be the case for the most part in Tokyo, where except for limited electricity usage and the omnipresent uncertainty regarding radation levels, it is back to business as usual. However, for those who lived in the disaster area, it is a different story. I recently spoke to a close friend over Skype, who told me about her brother who had lived with his family in Tohoku.
They, like many others from the disaster zone, cannot be cleared to return home due to restrictions on entering areas that exceed a certain level of radiation. Instead, they have spent the last few Read More
Job: Marketing & Events Coordinator at Morikami Museum (FL)
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Via JET alum Wendy Lo. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job Position: Marketing and Events Coordinator at Morikami Museum (FL)
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Under the guidance of the Marketing & Events Manager, the Marketing & Events Coordinator will undertake the planning and overall administration of 3 annual festivals and public relations activities for the museum. Qualified candidate must work effectively with other Morikami staff including administrative, maintenance, development, finance, education and curatorial. This is a full time position.
Job: Researcher/Assistant Correspondent at Chunichi Newspapers (London)
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Via JETAA UK. Posted by Dipika Soni (Ishikawa-ken, 2003-06). Dipika has recently moved back to London and is currently looking for new work opportunities related to Japan, translation, or other fields.
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Job Position: Researcher/Assistant Correspondent at Chunichi Newspapers (London)
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The Tokyo Chunichi Newspapers’ London Bureau is looking to recruit a Researcher/Assistant Correspondent to assist the Japanese Correspondents in sourcing news and preparing articles. Working in a team, consisting of two Correspondents and two Assistant Correspondents, you will research current affairs topics, go to press conferences, conduct interviews and handle office administration.
