Job: Junior Patent Editor/Coordinator at MultiLing
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Via MultiLing Japan:
Position: Junior Patent Editor/Coordinator
Type: Fulltime
Start Date: Negotiable
Salary: From 3.6m JPY/year (experience and performance based)
Benefits: Social Health Care, Pension, Unemployment Insurance, Paid Leave
Holidays: Sat., Sun., National Holidays, End of year holiday
Description of position:
MultiLing Japan is looking for a hardworking detail-oriented linguist to coordinate our growing JA-EN patent translation work. The selected candidate would also be responsible for editing translations done by other members of the team, and, after proving competence, translating as well. Organizational and computer skills are an absolute must for this position as well as superior English writing ability.
Those interested should send the following documentation to the email address provided above:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover letter
3. Sample of translation
Candidates must already live in Japan. Relocation costs are to be born by the candidate. Company will sponsor visa.
Company Name: MultiLing Japan Y.K
Address: 4-17 Kaigan Dori, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0002
Tel: 045-315-3135
Email: info-japan[at]multiling[dot]com
Fellowship: 2010 Charles Rangel International Affairs Program
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Via JETAADC:
The Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program is now seeking applicants for its 2010 Graduate Fellowships and undergraduate International Affairs Summer Enrichment Program. These are excellent opportunities for outstanding students interested in international affairs careers.
The Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship is designed for individuals interested in careers in diplomacy in the U.S. Foreign Service.
The fellowship includes:
1) up to $34,000 per year for two years toward a graduate degree in international affairs or a related discipline at a U.S. university
2) paid internships working for a Member of Congress on international affairs issues and at a U.S. Embassy overseas
3) entry into the U.S. Foreign Service for those who successfully complete the program. **** Read More
JET alum and technical writer David Kowalsky has a nice book review on the book Twitterville: How Businesses Can Thrive in the New Global Neighborhoods in the latest edition of Sound Views, the newsletter for the Puget Sound Chapter of the Society for Technical Writers.
Here’s the link: http://bit.ly/3hix5A.
Have a look and feel free to share your thoughts on Twitter as well. Also, you can follow JetWit via Twitter at http://twitter.com/jetwit.
Jetwit Society – Nihongo Dake Dinner – 11/11
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The Nihongo Dake Dinner is one of the few regular events in New York City designed to bring both Japanese and non-native Japanese speakers together. Currently run by Jon Hills for JETTANY (http://jetaany.org/), he’s also the founder of Hills Learning (http://hillslearning.com/default.aspx), a language school based in Grand Central, New York City.
The Nihongo Dake Dinners have always been a part of JETAANY, at least for JET’s who have been in New York City for the past few years. However since last year the dinners had stopped, with no one willing to take the reigns of organization. Then from June of this year the dinners began to take off again, with a dinner happening on average per month. They usually have regular attendance of about 20 people, which consists of half native Japanese and half non-native Japanese speakers.
The most recent Nihongo Dake Dinner took place at an Izakaya called Onya. There after speaking with the very knowledgeable and capable management staff they agreed to create a set menu of typical Japanese Izakaya dishes: deep fried tempura style food, along with edamame, oden, kara-age, etc. We also each were served a complimentary drink for “kanpai,” a very fun way to celebrate the end of 2009.
The best part of the night, as with most nights, is the intimacy felt by having a small group with a common goal: cultural exchange. Onya added to this by reserving an entire floor just for this event, which included our own bar, two waiters, and plenty of space to stand up and mingle. All in all a memorable night, but after 4 hours of speaking Japanese the organizer (myself) found it better to retire for the night than proceed to a nijikai of Karaoke. There’s always next year.
New JET alum book: “People of the 21st Century: A Portrait of Japanese Society” by Taylor Chapman
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Thanks to a post on the JETAA Texoma (Chapter 9) yahoogroup, just found out about JET alum Taylor Chapman, a professional photographer who has a new book out titled People of the 21st Century: A Portrait of Japanese Society. Additionally, Taylor has a book signing coming up in Houston, TX. (Details below.) Meanwhile, if you know of any other JET alums out there with published books, by all means let JetWit know and we’ll post about it here to let everyone know.
Here’s the info from JETAA Texoma:
Hi All,
I am excited to let you know about a book signing by photographer and JET alumnus Taylor Chapman that will take place at the River Oaks Bookstore on Friday, November 27 from 5pm-7pm. Taylor would love to have folks stop by to say hello, even if you haven’t bought his book.
Taylor Chapman spent the last two years living in Kumamoto, Japan with the JET Program, teaching English at a local high school. As his Japanese proficiency grew, he became increasingly fascinated by Japan’s distinctive culture, and decided to embark on a unique photographic project to document Japanese society.
Having pursued photography for ten years now, including extensive study at Yale University, Chapman developed a specific methodology, adapted from a 1930’s German photographer’ s approach. He classified all members of Japanese society by their occupations and societal roles, and set out to create a portrait of Japanese society as a whole by photographing as many of its component parts–in other words, these individuals- – as possible in their natural environments.
In his last six months in Japan, Chapman went out shooting almost every single day, ending up with an archive of thousands of pictures spanning hundreds of individuals and social roles. Included are bakers and butchers, salarymen and snack bar girls, farmers and fishermen, teachers and students.
In July, he held an exhibition of his work in Japan; this Thanksgiving, he’ll be having a book release/signing party at the River Oaks Bookstore in Houston (across the street from Lamar High School, next to Baskin Robbins). Please come! There will be wine and hors d’oeuvres from 5 to 7.
The book (there are mini and deluxe editions available in-store and online: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/950612 makes a great Christmas present. But please feel free to just drop by, say hi, and have a glass of wine– the author is happy just to share his work and his love of Japan, and there’s no need to buy anything.
If you’d like to get a feel for the work in the book, here are some of the images posted online: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31959446@N07/sets/72157622321556815/
Finally, for any comments or questions, feel free to contact the author at taylor.c.chapman [/at/] gmail [/dot/] com.
JETAA New York Board Election Results
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Omedetou gozaimashita to JETAA New York on electing its new Board members!
A little bit of context: JETAA NY became a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity not too long ago and as a result is required to have a Board of Directors. The first Board was appointed, so this year was the first year that JETAA NY held elections for some positions on the Board. And here are the results:
Each of the newly elected members will serve a two year term.
New Board Members
- Randall David Cook
- Clara Solomon
- Steven Horowitz
- Kia Cheleen
Reelected Board Members
- Shannan Spisak
- Katrina Barnas
Current Board Members
- Evan Hyman
- Sara Beinert
- Josh Saifer
- Megan Miller
Photos: JET alum Aaron Woolfolk’s 5-week Japan promotional tour for “The Harimaya Bridge”
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JET alum Aaron Woolfolk‘s film The Harimaya Bridge, starring starring Ben Guillory, Saki Takaoka, Misa Shimizu, and Danny Glover, is making its New York debut on Sunday December 6 (with Q&A and cocktail reception to follow) and Sunday December 13 as part of the African Diaspora Film Festival. (See the JetWit post about the upcoming event here for details and ticket info.)
The film had a nationwide theatrical release in Japan beginning in June, and Aaron was involved in a five-week promotional tour in Japan for the film. What is it like for a former JET to go on a five-week promotional tour in Japan? Well, Aaron captured much of it in photographs available on Facebook along with informative and entertaining captions. (FYI, you don’t need to have an account to view the pictures.)
Here’s the link: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=124235&id=833564815&l=9d23bf0eb9
And here’s Aaron’s intro commentary on the photos along with a couple samples of what you’ll see:
Five weeks in Japan in May and June of 2009, traveling all around the country doing promotion in the run-up to the June 13th nationwide opening of “The Harimaya Bridge.” Most days were spent doing loads of media interviews and promotional appearances. This here is just a small sampling, as I wasn’t able to come anywhere close to capturing everything with a camera. It was hectic and exhausting…but talking to the media and connecting with audiences only reaffirmed my desire to live my life telling stories via film, television and theater. :-)
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Job: Fashion Institute of Technology – Assistant Director International Programs (NYC)
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Thanks to JET alum Clara Solomon of the JETAA Student Services Group for sharing this listing:
FIT – ASSISTANT DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), a college of the State University of New York (SUNY), is the premier educational institution for fashion, design, and related professions. FIT provides an unmatched combination of specialized curricula, an in-depth liberal arts education, and an extraordinary location in the center of New York City.
The Office of International Programs is currently searching for an Assistant Director. The incumbent will be responsible for a broadspectrum of responsibilities, in furtherance of the college’s strategic plan to enhance and strengthen international relationships. You will have the opportunity to plan, organize and coordinate the operations of all study abroad programs, including FIT’s residential programs in Italy, summer and winter study abroad courses as well as reciprocal and non-reciprocal exchange programs working with international partners and institutional stakeholders. In addition, you will be responsible for recruitment and program delivery, operational and administrative support relating to all the department’s programs, including orientation and pre-departure workshops for outgoing students and orientation and program support for incoming students.
To qualify, we desire you will have an earned Master’s Degree and five years of appropriate experience, preferably in higher education study abroad programs. You must possess working knowledge of program development with a demonstrated understanding of verbal, print and digital communications strategies. Experience in student support services and institutional electronic systems; working directly with faculty, staff and students; high organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to compile and generate detailed academic and financial reports. Must be able to take responsible independent action, compose complex correspondence and conduct research for concurrent projects. Experience with creating and maintaining electronic communication systems, databases and spreadsheet reports. Excellent student and faculty relations skills are essential. Substantial international travel a plus.
If this sounds like the job for you, please access the full job
description and application at http://fitnyc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=15939
Japan Society (NY) Weekly eNewsletter Nov 16-22
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UPCOMING: Sir Deryck Maughan, the head of KKR’s Global Financial Institutions Group; Chairman and Chairman of KKR Japan, explores issues stemming from the global financial crisis. Register online or send email to register@japansociety.org.
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Roland Kelts radio interview with Tyler Brule of Monocle Magazine on manga and Japanamerica
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Here’s a radio interview Roland Kelts (Osaka-shi, 1998-99), author of Japanamerica, did in Tokyo this past weekend with Tyler Brule, founder and editor of the UK-based Monocle magazine, about manga in Japan and overseas, and Japanamerica:
http://www.monocle.com/The-Monocle-Weekly
The Japanamerica segment is introduced at 1:00 and starts at 22:00
J-News Mini-Roundup: Good Economic News from Japan? GDP Growth
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J-News Mini-Roundup is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, who maintains the blog for Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com). Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese and Chinese language learning options. 
Economic news seems to be getting better. In the U.S. the Dow seems to be making a healthy recovery, and newscasters are talking about when the economy will recover, not how long it will recess. GDP growth was also positive for the U.S. this past quarter.
Following the good news in America, Japan also released positive GDP figures this morning. Each newspaper had a different take on the event.
Yomiuri “GDP grows by…”
Click here for the rest of the article, including other Japanese language and culture articles
Japan America Society Roundup 11.14.09
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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…
9th Annual Bonenkai — Forget 2009’s economic troubles with an evening of drinking and Japanese cuisine at the Krohn Conservatory, where you can enjoy the Cincinnati Park’s 2010 Butterfly Show, starring the butterflies of Japan.
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 10
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Cincinnati Krohn Conservatory, 950 Eden Park Dr., Cincinnati
- For more information: http://jasgc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1
- Shiatsu Workshop — Does the holiday season stress you out? Here’s a way to decompress. Masako Wada, a licensed acupuncturist and shiatsu therapist in Austin, will instruct participants in how to give Shiatsu massages for relaxation. She also will teach techniques for applying acupuncture without hurting yourself.
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 13
- Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Place: Triangle Square Club House, 4600 Guadalupe St., Austin
- For more information, click here.
21st Annual Origami Workshop — Learn the art of origami, Japanese paper folding, from paper cranes to an advanced decorative box and even an origami wreath. Admission and materials are free.
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 6
- Time: 1 to 3 p.m.
- Place: Two World Trade Center (Mezzanine Level), S.W. First Ave. between Salmon and Taylor streets, Portland
- For more information, click here.
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
Job: International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) Program Officer – India, Japan, Korea, Thailand
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Thanks to Pam Kavalam (Shiga-ken, 2007-09) for sharing the below job listing, which she found on the SECUSSA listserv, an email list for study abroad professionals.
Job Opening for ISEP Program Officer–India, Japan, Korea, Thailand
Under the general supervision of the Regional Director of Asia Programs, the Program Officer administers student exchanges with and study abroad programs at designated ISEP member institutions in India, Japan, Korea, and Thailand; serves as principal liaison with institutions in these countries; handles all applications to and from institutions in these countries and provides student support services before departure and while students are in the program.
Salary: Mid $30,000’s
Application Deadline: Applications received until job is filled. Review of applications begins November 20.
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WIT Life #56: Talk Like Singing
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WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Translator/Interpreter/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken, 20 00-03). Recently she’s been watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese and sharing some of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own obser
vations.
Last night I attended the world premiere of Talk Like Singing, the first-ever original Japanese musical to premiere in the U.S. I had high hopes for this production due to the involvement of several big names in Japan. The star of the show, Shingo Katori, is a member of the ubiquitous boy band SMAP, and though he is less well-known than heartthrob Kimutaku or recently headline-making Kusanagi he holds his own thanks to his eccentricity. Back in my JET days, he adopted the persona of “Shingo Mama,” and sang of his cooking skills, eating breakfast together and properly greeting everyone with a genki “oha!” This abbreviation for ohayou or “good morning” and its accompanying hand motion became all the rage at the workplace and beyond.
This song was composed by Yasuharu Konishi, who is in charge of the show’s music and musical direction. He was Read More
I just got an invite to Google Wave and started playing around with it. And I noticed that one feature is a simultaneous translator they call Rosy Etta. The concept is that it translates in real time as you type an email or chat with someone. (Email and chat are actually kind of fused together in Google Wave which is part of the big picture concept.) Essentially, this means that you can theoretically have a conversation in English over email with someone else who speaks no English.
The relevant question to JetWit readers: How effective and accurate is Rosy Etta for English-Japanese? Have any JetWit readers had a chance to try it out?
A second question: What implications, if any, are there for professional translators? (or JETs for that matter)
Share your thoughts and experiences so far in the comments section. And if you’re on Google Wave, feel free to start a “wave” with me as well at stevenwaseda [/atto/] googlewave [/dotto/] com.
Lastly, here’s a video about Rosy Etta where you get to see it work with a very basic example:
