Job: TELL English Life Line, Communication Coordinator (TOKYO)
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TELL, the Tokyo English Life Line, a new free, anonymous telephone counseling for English-speakers in Tokyo is looking for a full-time Fundraising, Events & Communication Coordinator in Tokyo
DUTIES:
- Responsible for managing fundraising events
- Supporting other fundraising efforts
- Recruiting and managing volunteers
- Coordinating media relations in order to enhance the financial and volunteer resources critical to the organizational health of TELL
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this position, send a resume and cover letter to: Jason Chare, Director of Life Line Services lifeline1@telljp.com To learn more, click here.
Roland Kelts on Confucianism in Japan, in AdBusters, Big Ideas of 2010 Issue
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After the Walkman and the Prius, Is it time for the West to adopt the Confucianism from the East? Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the US, asks that in the latest issue of AdBusters. As a part of the magazine’s Big Ideas of 2010 issue, Kelts challenges the West: “Let’s listen to our neighbors in the East. A culture that prizes quiet contemplation, self-abnegation, community and stability should not threaten us in the West. We can do better if we learn from one another. And with our entire planet threatened by extinction, we need to.”
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Chin Music Press, the Seattle-based publisher owned and run by Bruce Rutledge (MEF Program Chiba-ken, 1985-87) is thrilled to host several reading events this week in Seattle and Vancouver for their newest release, Big in Japan: A Ghost Story.
The debut novel from Hawaii-based author M. Thomas Gammarino is a deadly funny story of haunted progressive rock composer Brain Tedesco. The book has already received rave reviews; PF Kluge says it’s “seductive and devastating” and Ron Currie Jr. calls Brain “the perfect hero for the Age of Anxiety.”
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If you’re near Seattle or Vancouver, catch Tom and the Chin Music Press team at one of these events:
1/6 Third Place Books Ravenna, 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 7pm
1/7 Sophia Books, 450 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, 6:30pm
1/8 Big in Japan: Bold In Seattle. Little Red Bistro, 400 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, WA, 6pm
Big in Japan: A Ghost Story is designed by JET alum Joshua Powell (Saitama-ken 2005-07) and marketed by fellow alum Jessica Sattell (Fukuoka-ken 2007-2008). The book is available through the Chin Music Press website with promotional free shipping to the U.S. and Canada or at major booksellers.
For book reviews and more information, visit Big in Japan’s website. Check out previous JetWit posts about Bruce Rutledge and Chin Music Press here.
WIT LIfe #66: 明けましておめでとうございます！
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WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Translator/Interpreter/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken, 2000-03). Recently she’s been watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese and sharing some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.
アケオメ！ I hope everyone had a super New Year’s celebration and that you are ready for 2010, aka the Year of the Tiger (toradoshi). Yesterday I had the chance to have some belated osechi ryouri and it was well worth the wait! Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo kicked off the new year with its first auction where appropriately enough torafugu (tiger blowfish) was being sold at prices of 10,000 yen each, cheaper than usual. Maguro (tuna), on the other hand, sold for almost 16.3 million yen (about $177,000) to a Hong Kong customer known as the “Sushi King.”
In other Tokyo news, an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal last week portrayed Read More
Sake World e-Newsletter by John Gauntner (January 2010)
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The January 2010 issue of the Sake World E-mail Newsletter by JET alum and leading sake expert John Gauntner (aka “The Sake Guy”) is now available online. In this issue:
New Section: Sake Basics – Ginjo-shu
Sake Professional Courses in Japan: Last Call!
Holiday Gift Idea: AnnouncingThe Sake Dictionary!!!
Additional links:
Sake World Website
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Just want to share that on December 28, 2009, my wife Wynne and I became the parents of a bouncing baby girl named Helen (aka Mini-Wynne)!
Needless to say, this may take a toll on my ability to post on JetWit for a little while. :-) But fortunately with the help of Stacy Smith, Jon Hills, Machiko Yasuda, Gail Meadows, Jonathan Trace, Peter Weber, Crystal Wong and others JetWit will continue to hum along in the New Year.
Here’s a photo of Helen:
And here’s a nice cartoon drawing by my friend Gideon Kendall for the Bankruptcy Bill cartoon site:
Japan America Society Roundup 1.3.10
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, Editor of Hiroshima JET webzine the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of Japan America Societies…
Mochitsuki New Year’s Celebration — Enjoy a rice pounding demonstration and other New Year’s activities during this celebration of JASDFW’s 40th anniversary.
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 17
- Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
- Place: Fujitsu Network Communications, Inc., 2801 Telecom Parkway, Richardson, Texas
- For more information: http://www.jasdfw.org/pages/program_events_calendar.html
- Tea Ceremony Demonstration — Guests are welcome to participate in a free tea ceremony demonstration. Reservations are required by 5 p.m. Jan. 13.
- Date: Friday, Jan. 15
- Time: You can choose from two sessions. Session A is 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Session B is 4 to 5 p.m.
- Place: The University of West Florida Japan House, Building 71
- For more information: http://uwf.edu/japan/pdf/TeaCeremonyJan15.pdf
Major League Networking: A Union of International Business and Soccer — If you like soccer, get your kicks at this networking reception bringing together members of the international business community and executive staff from the Philadelphia Union, the area’s new Major League Soccer team. Attending this event will be CEO & Operating Partner Nick Sakiewicz, President Tom Veit, and members of the Philadelphia Union soccer team coaching staff. When you register, you also get the chance to win two international round-trip tickets courtesy of Continental Airlines.
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 27
- Time: 5 to 7 p.m.
- Place: The Pyramid Club, 1735 Market St., Philadelphia
- For more information: http://jasgp.org/newsletter/current.html
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
Job: JET Programme Assistant Coordinator (Winter 2009; Toronto)
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JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following opportunity through the JETAA Toronto mailing list and thought it might be of interest to former JETs in the Toronto area. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Position Type: Full Time – Temporary
Location: Japan Information Centre, Consulate General of Japan
Application Deadline: Friday, January 8th – 4:00 pm
Start Date: Monday, January 18th 2010
End Date: Monday, March 8th 2010
Position Description:
The JET Programme Assistant Coordinator will provide assistance in the winter selection process of the JET Programme.
Responsibilities:
· responding to telephone, e-mail, post and in-person inquiries from potential JET candidates
· helping maintain accurate data using MS Access/MS Excel
· preparing and creating form letters in MS Word
· helping to create and maintain interview schedules in MS Excel
· assist with logistics of JET Programme interview (scheduling, materials, on site coordination)
· maintain strict confidentiality
· liaising with organisations and institutions regarding the JET Programme
· occasionally fielding general telephone inquiries to the Japan Information Centre about Japan
· on occasion, she/he may also be asked to assist with work beyond JET
Akemashita omedetou gozaimashita!
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JetWit wishes you a happy and healthy New Year.
Job: Program Assistant at the Asia Society (NYC)
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The Asia Society headquarters in New York City is looking for a Program Assistant for Global Business Development & Programs to help plan and administer the Asia Society’s global business development and programs both in the U.S. and Asia.
DUTIES:
• Assisting with agenda planning, including identification of speakers, preparation of letters, coordination of speaker participation in events
• Assisting with corporate sponsorship relationships, including identification and research on target companies. Preparation of sponsorship proposals, coordination of sponsor participation in conferences and/or study missions, tracking of sponsorships payments/receivables.
• Managing and maintaining general department trackers, lists, and databases.
• Assisting with conference and/or study mission administration, including all logistics and conference secretariat coordination.
• Assisting with conference and/or study mission documents, including maintenance of all tracking documents.
• Assisting with outreach coordination for programs, including brochure and flyer distribution in the U.S. and in Asia.
• Assisting with Asian corporate conference brochure, advertisement development, and all P.R. materials and website information/maintenance for all other business programs in Asia.
• Assisting with consultation/coordination with other areas within the Society—Communications, External Affairs, Cultural Programs & Performing Arts, Museum, Education, and Centers/Representative offices—regarding programming as required.
HOW TO APPLY:
- For positions in New York, please email your cover letter and resume indicating position reference code and salary requirements to: businessjobs@asiasociety.org.
- Indicate job title in the subject line.
- Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted.
- No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
Job: Retail Operations for Japan and Korea at American Apparel (LA)
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American Apparel is looking for a well managed Japanese speaking retail operations assistant in Los Angeles. This positions principal duty is to communicate policy and procedural updates with our Japanese and Korean locations. You will also be coordinating promotions according to various holidays and seasonal shifts. A good understanding of Japanese retail business is necessary.
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Job: Marketing Coordinator at the Asia Foundation (SF)
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The Asia Foundation seeks a Marketing Coordinator to support its Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) unit in San Francisco.
The Marketing Coordinator will provide direct marketing, outreach and communications support to Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) team, including fundraising, writing and research tasks. The incumbent will manage and update CFR records in Raisers Edge database, track pertinent donor relations information and pull reports and queries as needed. In addition, the ideal candidate will conduct web-based research around potential partners, trade organizations, and other relevant sources. In conjunction with CFR Director, the Marketing Coordinator will manage day-to-day work of CFR intern(s) if applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, International Relations or a related field
- Experience: 3 years of recent professional experience in marketing, fundraising or a related field is required. Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. Proven track record in developing and executing successful outreach and stewardship plans is essential. Significant professional experience in corporate or grantmaking-foundation setting preferred.
- Other: Excellent written and oral communications skills are critical to success in this position. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also essential. Familiarity with fundraising/database software such as Raisers Edge preferred. Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, flexibly adapt to changes in priorities, work effectively and collaboratively under pressure, and thrive in a multi-cultural environment is essential. Proven experience in writing, editing, and disseminating information to a variety of target audiences is required. The candidate must be a self-starter who is highly creative, organized, and detail-oriented. Experience working in Asia and/or knowledge of Asian issues preferred. Experience in newsletter design, email marketing and tools, and web design is desirable.
HOW TO APPLY:
We offer excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. We will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter including salary requirements along with their resume, limit their resumes to a maximum of three pages, and submit their application prior to the deadline. Apply online here.
Job: Academic Director, Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies (OSAKA)
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This posting comes from Kate (ALT, Osaka-fu, 05-08) of CET Academic Programs
CET Academic Programs is looking for a full-time Academic Director in Osaka for their new Intensive Japanese Language & Area Studies program to start in May 2009 for two years with the possibility of renewal. The director’s principal objective is to apply his/her expertise in the areas of curriculum design, pedagogy, and teaching methodology to CET’s newest program Intensive Japanese Language and Area Studies. Due to the specific goals of our program, the Academic Director must have experience with effectively addressing problems related to in situ language learning.
DUTIES:
- manages the launch and continuation of CET’s Japanese language program
- supervises instruction
- conducts teacher training (both formally and informally), and offers office hours for the Japan faculty and American students
- reports to CET’s head office, making recommendations for short-term curricular changes and long-term programmatic/structural changes
- counsels students to solve problems related to their classes, expectations, dormitories, or activities. Read More
WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Translator/Interpreter/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken, 2000-03). Recently she’s been watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese and sharing some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her
own observations.
福袋 (or fukubukuro) are an essential part of the Japanese New Year’s celebration. These are grab bags (literally translated as “lucky bag”) given out at department stores that contain merchandise worth much more than what you pay for the bag itself. However, there is a bit of chance involved as some deals are better than others. Here are some new fukubukuro available through the end of 2009 that reflect political and social trends from the past year.
One is the Takashimaya 友愛 (yuai) fukubukuro playing off of Prime Minister Hatoyama’s fraternity theme. In this case the yuai refers to Read More
Recommendations for intensive Japanese language programs in Tokyo?
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Via JETAA DC yahoogroup:
JET alum Jordan Heiber (Fukui-ken, 2000-02) is looking for info/recommendations for intensive Japanese Language Programs in Tokyo — similar to the one offered by Keio University. Requirements would be:
1) year long course
2) qualifies the participant for a student visa for the year
3) ideally close in proximity to Minato Ku
Jordan notes: “The Internet is overflowing with less-than-useful information on this, so I’m hoping some of you may have some insider’s knowledge. Thanks.”
If anyone else in the JET-o-sphere has helpful information, please share in the comments section of this post. Or e-mail jordansensei [/at/] hotmail [/dot/] com.
