Job: Japanese Substitute Teacher (Fairfax, VA)
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This just in from Marc Hitzig (Niigata-ken, 1992-95) who works for the Japan America Society of Washington, D.C. If you are interested or know anyone interested, please contact Nichole directly.
My name is Nichole Mayfield Tsuruta and I am the Japanese teacher at South County Secondary School in Fairfax County. I am expecting a baby and looking for a long-term substitute teacher to begin in January. This would be a five-month, full-time teacher position from mid-January until June 2010. If you know of possible candidates, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please send a resume in English to me or the World Languages department chair, Ms. Catriona Wardlaw. (Catriona.Wardlaw@ fcps.edu (703)446-1961) We are looking for Japanese-speakers (native or non-native) who like working with middle and high school students. Thank you.
Nichole Mayfield Tsuruta
South County Secondary School
Japanese Language Teacher
(703)446-1950
Nichole.Tsuruta@fcps.edu
Japan Society (NY) Weekly eNewsletter Nov 2-8
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JET alum Leanna Cooper seeks help placing Japanese interns with US companies
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Greetings fellow JET Alumni! I’m reaching out to my fellow JET alumni network today to ask your assistance.
Upon my return to the U.S. I began working for a cultural exchange organization called Intrax. Headquartered in San Francisco, my company specializes in cross-cultural education through work-based initiatives such as internship and training programs. Specifically, these programs are geared for Japanese university graduates and young professionals seeking to gain international business experience through internships. I coordinate this effort through our office in Tokyo and ensure that each participant has qualifying educational background, professional experience, and motivation for joining the program.
I’d like to ask the JET community for support in getting the word out to potential U.S.-based companies who might like to get involved by hosting an intern. There is no cost involved to join the program and my company handles all the sponsorship fees and paperwork.
Please contact me directly for more information at lcooper@intraxinc.com or 415-434-5669
Arigatou gozaimasu!
Leanna Cooper (Aichi-ken, 2003-06)
www.intraxinc.com
“Big in Japan: A Ghost Story” Now Available from Chin Music Press
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Chin Music Press, the Seattle-based publisher owned and run by Bruce Rutledge (MEF Program Chiba-ken, 1985-87) has just released its newest title, 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.”
Here’s the blurb from Big in Japan’s cover:
While playing to lackluster crowds in their hometown of Philadelphia, progressive rock band Agenbite clings to the comforting half-truth that they’re doing better in Japan. When their manager agrees to send them on a shoestring tour of that country, however, they’re swiftly forced to give up their illusions and return Stateside.
All but one of them, that is.
Brain Tedesco, the band’s variously haunted chief composer, has fallen in love with a part-time sex worker—the first woman ever to have touched him—and his illusions have only just begun. What ensues is a Dantesque coming-of-age tale in which Brain must navigate the borderlands between fantasy and reality, past and present, sex and death—even as forces beyond his control conspire to undo him.
By turns compassionate and ruthless, erotic and grotesque, riotously serious and deadly funny, Big in Japan: A Ghost Story is a sparkling, gut-wrenching, face-melting debut novel.
Big in Japan is designed by JET alum Joshua Powell (Saitama-ken 2005-07). 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.
J-News Mini-Roundup: Economic Recovery: The Strong Points of the Japanese Economy
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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.
Background: The economic news this morning had some light poking through the dark clouds. With the positive GDP growth reported in the U.S. economic news seems to be taking a turn for the better. Investment banks are reporting profits instead of dismal losses, housing sales have gone up instead of down, and “economic recovery” seems to be a phrase that is at least being talked about.
In Japan vs. the U.S., signs of economic recovery differ. Although GDP is important, there are many other factors that drive growth in Japan. Each newspaper reported a different positive economic phenomenon in Japan.
Nikkei: “Steel Exports for September went up for…”
Click here for the rest of the article, including other Japanese language and culture articles
JET alum Liz Sheffield interviews “American Fuji” author Sara Backer
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Writers and blogger Liz Sheffield (Hokkaio-ken, Sapporo-shi, 1993-95) has a great post on her blog Motherlogue about a new book out titled America Fuji by Sara Backer along with a separate post in which she interviews Backer.
A few weeks ago I finished reading American Fuji by Sara Backer. From the moment I saw this book on the shelf of my local, independent bookstore, I knew I had to read it. It’s about an American woman, Gaby Stanton, who is living in Shizuoka, Japan and teaching university-level English…that is until she gets fired and begins working for a fantasy funeral company, Gone With the Wind. Stanton meets Alex Thorn, a father who comes to Japan to answer questions about his son’s death while he was a student at the university where Gaby was employed. Gaby and Alex are just two of the wonderful, creative cast of characters that Backer weaves into this compelling story.
- Read the rest of Liz Sheffield’s post on the book “American Fuji.”
- Read Liz’s interview with “American Fuji” author Sara Backer.
- Read Liz’s interview with fellow JET alum Suzanne Kamata about Suzanne’s book Call Me Okaasan: Adventures in Multicultural Mothering.
- Follow Liz’s blog here: http://motherlogue.wordpress.com
Liz has also written the following essays:
- Co-Sleeping Quandary, Seattle Woman (February 2009)
- Dinner Table, The Sun (Readers Write, March 2009)
- What Is The Kanji For Brother, Honorary Mention, JET Essay Contest (August 2009) Note: essay is on page 182
- Harmony at Home, Wilmington Parent (August 2009)
- Stage Fright, YOUMaga (September 2009)
and short fiction:
- Broken Mug, Literary Mama (May 2008)
Kirsten’s World: Azquita Pa’l Cafe
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By Kirsten Phillips (Niigata-ken, 2005-08) who is currently a teacher in the NYC Teaching Fellows Program.
I have an ESL kid! WHEEE!
I am way too happy about that!
I became fast friends with the ESL teacher at my school, Amercy. And she is. I love her first name. It’s eloquent! Once upon a time she worked as a push-in for my class but no longer. I was sad to see her go. However now she is coming back because someone gave me Jesus!
Though a majority of my native-speaking students need major assistance with English reading, writing and most importantly, EXPRESSION, this kid is mandated. His former classroom was taught by a Spanish-speaking teacher and his classmates were all bilingual.
But mami wants her baby to start speaking English.
He’s a good boy. Let’s call him Jesus. Jesus is half Puerto Rican and half Dominican. For the most part he sticks with my native-tongued Paras in the kitchen. Sitting him down for instruction in English is understandably a slow process. It’s scary being the kid who doesn’t quite catch everything. He’s a smart boy, though, and damn have I missed teaching ESL.
I don’t get much one-on-one time with my new kid and I always try to corner away just a little for everyone when they first come in. Plus, there’s no way I’m letting Graciela mommy him. He’s in my class because his parents want him in an all-inclusive English environment. It’s been a while since I’ve forced English on innocent kids who need it. Read More
JapanInfo e-Newsletter October 2009
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The October 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available online. JapanInfo is published by the Consulate General of Japan in New York/Japan Information Center and is a great source of info for Japan-related things going on in New York and the surrounding area.
Shannan, Stacy, Liz & Steven at the Welcome Back Reception
Highlights include:
- Welcome Back for Former JET Program Participants
- Ambassador Nishimiya Visits Philladelphia
- “Art of the Samurai” Opens at the Met
- From the Ambassador’s Desk
- And plenty of things to do and see on the Events Calendar.
Read below for the write-up of the Welcome Back Reception.
BAPCPA Man #13: Halloween and Bankruptcy
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BAPCPA Man and Bankruptcy Bill are cartoons created by Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Gideon Kendall. For more cartoons, original bankruptcy haiku and even a bankruptcy country song, go to bankruptcybill.us.
Do you work in bankruptcy or restructuring? Now you can join the JET Alumni Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group on LinkedIn.
(Click here to see larger version of the cartoon.)
Additionally, if anyone would like to take a stab at translating the cartoon into Japanese for JetWit’s Japanese fans out there, feel free to post in the comments section of this post. Some cultural explanation might be helpful as well, given that Japanese bankruptcy laws are very different than the U.S.
Job: Temp Staff needed in JET Programme Office (DC)
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Via JETAADC:
The JET Program Office is gearing up for application season. Applications for the 2009 JET Program have already begun to trickle in and we anticipate another busy winter with thousands more to follow! We need YOU to help process these applications with us! Do you have some extra time on your hands? Come help the JET Office!
Work Term: November 12 through mid-January 2010.
Hours: 9:30am to 5:00pm, with lunch from 1:00-1:30pm.
Pay: $70/day
Requirements: You must be ineligible to apply to the JET Program.
We are seeking enthusiastic, professional, and quick learners with strong organizational skills. You also must be ok sitting for long periods of time and doing repetitive work. Even if you can only work the morning shift or the afternoon shift, we might be able to use your help; of course, individuals who can help full days, Monday-Friday are especially needed! Read More
Event: Professional Japanese-English Conference for Translators (Osaka)
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Thanks to Richard Sadowsky of the Japan Association of Translators (JAT) (日本翻訳者協会) for passing this on:
PROJECT Osaka: Professional Japanese-English Conference for Translators
Sat. 28th November 2009
Admission: Students: 4000 Yen, JAT Members: 5000 Yen, Non-Members: 6000 Yen
PROJECT Osaka is a one-day conference on translation organized by the Japan Association of Translators (JAT) (日本翻訳者協会) for experienced translators to share knowledge about the profession of translation with aspiring translators or those at the beginning stages of their careers.
PROJECT Osaka is the second in a series of one-day events for translators, following upon a successful PROJECT Tokyo held on Nov. 22, 2008, which attracted a full-capacity 250 participants.
The PROJECT Osaka theme is “Starting Out and Moving Up” and the format consists of mostly panel sessions with several speakers and a moderator who welcomes questions and comments from the audience.
More details about the content will be made available on this website.
Job: Translation for Uesugi USA (Kent, WA)
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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest. Yes, it’s only in Japanese, which means if you can’t read it then it’s really not for you anyway. :-)
Job announcement. Please direct all inquiries to Uesugi USA, Inc.
Uesugi USA, Inc., 6647 S. 216th St. Bldg D, Kent, WA 98032 P: (425)679-0660 F: (425)283-5530
「事業内容」 リサイクル可能な資源の収集運搬・選別・販売事業
「求人者仕事内容」 営業活動・企業への収集運搬（トラック運転）・倉庫内
での選別作業
応募資格
「要求される能力 / 職務経験」
・ 5年以上の営業業務の実務経験がある方
・ ビジネスレベルの英語と日本語能力がある方
・ ビジネスレベルの英語と日本語の文章力がある方
・ 高いコミュニケーション能力がある方
・ 運転免許がある方
「勤務時間」
・ 午前8：00～午後5：00 月曜日－金曜日
・ 休業に適応させる祝日‐New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, After Thanksgiving Day, Christmas
「勤務地」
・ ケント / ワシントン州
「予定月給」
・$3000～$4000（経験によって
JETAA Northern California launches its new website!
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Update: Turns out that JETAA Southern California has also recently updated its website: http://jetaasc.org (can’t tell if it’s Joomla, WordPress or something else) (Thanks to JETAA SC Prez Jason Porath for the update.)
This just in from JETAA Northern California:
Hey everyone,
After talking about it at the national conference for I don’t know how long, our new website is finally up (jetaanc.org)! Check it out and let us know what you think.
Rod McLeod
JETAANC President
Meanwhile, JetWit has checked out the new JETAA Northern California website and thinks it’s cho-beri kakkou ii. We also voted for “Easier Navigation” as our favorite thing about the new site. But feel free to vote as you see fit.
On the website topic, you may notice that JETAA Northern California is using Joomla (an open source Content Management System) for its website. Several other JETAA chapters use Joomla as well. Meanwhile, JETAA NY and a few other chapter sites use WordPress (a blog program which is also a Content Management System for all intent and purpose). Together, Joomla and WordPress do seem to be the most popular choices among chapters. The primary reason being that they have nice layouts and, once set up, multiple users can easily participate in adding content rather than having to rely on one webmaster to add content each time.
The issue of websites and content management systems will be further discussed at the end of January at the Regional Conference being hosted by JETAA Portland (which I just noticed doesn’t use either Joomla or WordPress). JETAA NY and JetWit webmaster Lee-Sean Huang will be there to contribute to the conversation along with several other knowledgeable and tech-savvy JET alums.
What does your chapter use? How do you feel about it? Do you have a preference between Joomla and WordPress, or something else altogether? Share your comments below. There’s no one right answer, so the more feedback provided, the better we’ll all be served in the long run.
Job: Multiple Japanese translators needed
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Job opening received direct from DSG:
DSG, a Clinical Software and Services provider of technologies for the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking multiple Japanese Translators to assist with a large project.
This is a work from home position
Job Description: The selected candidates will work on translations from English to Japanese using Microsoft Excel.
Requirements
- Candidates should be Native Speakers/Writers in Japanese or should have equivalent skiils. Writing skills is a must.
- Candidates should be fluent in English at a Business level
- Candidates must be familiar with Microsoft Excel
- Candidates must be able to type in Japanese
- Knowledge/experience in the medical, pharmaceutical and IT industries a plus
Company Profile
Since 1992, Document Solutions Group’s goal has been to create intuitive software solutions that improve efficiencies and produce significant cost savings for over 200 life science clients while providing unparalleled customer service. We have created better, more reliable solutions dramatically changing the way our customers collect and manage clinical trial data. Our software and services not only expedite trials to bring drugs and devices to market faster, they achieve significant cost-savings and deliver enterprise-wide benefits.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ilisha Smith
Corporate Recruiter
DSG, Inc.
325 Technology Drive | Malvern, PA 19355
Office: +1 484-913-2148
Fax: +1 484-913-0238
Job: Write and post ads in Japanese on a message board (Japan)
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JET alum Kirk Akahoshi, a Life Coach based in Los Angeles (www.QuarterlifeCrisisCoach.com), shared the following job listing from his friend Yan:
Paid Contract Gig Available: Looking for someone in Japan – or someone able to write very well in Japanese – to post ads on message board and follow up with email inquiries. If you or someone you know is interested – let me know!
To apply, contact: Yan <ybudman@hotmail.com> (If you apply, Kirk says feel free to mention his name. JetWit says to feel free to mention JetWit too.)
