Michael Auslin to moderate panel discussion on Japan’s Aug 30 elections
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The latest from JET alum Michael Auslin, a professor of Japanese history and politics and currently the Director of Japanese Studies for the American Enterprise Institute in D.C.
Go to http://www.aei.org/event/100118 for full event details. Go here for more posts about Michael Auslin on JetWit.
Japan’s Election: Democratic Breakthrough?
AEI event, Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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On September 2, AEI’s Michael Auslin will moderate a panel discussing Japan’s August 30 general elections. If it wins, the Democratic Party of Japan will focus on reversing the country’s sharpest economic downturn since World War II, but it will also face numerous foreign policy challenges. The panel will include Kevin Maher, director of the Japan desk at the State Department, Len Schoppa of the University of Virginia, and Nick Szechenyi of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. [READ MORE]
New JET Program page on Miami Consulate website
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Future JETs?
Thanks to the hard work of JET alum Abigail MacBain, current JET Program Coordinator for the Consulate General of Japan in Miami (and former JETAA DC Newsletter Editor), the Miami Consulate has a wonderfully updated JET Program page.
Have a look at Abigail’s handiwork at http://www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jet/jetprogram.html
Abigail also reports two big JET Program policy changes as of Monday, August 17:
1. JET alumni can now reapply for JET after 3 years instead of 10
2. The previous requirement used to be that you couldn’t have lived 3 or more years in Japan in the past 8 years. Now it’s 6 or more years years in the past 10.
J-News Mini-Roundup: The Swine Flu Returns
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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: Earlier this year in May, the first fatal case of the swine flu was reported in Japan. The man was 57 years old, and he lived in Okinawa. Although panic set in to the point where Japan had to be split off into different zones (infected areas, not infected areas, areas that are starting to be infected), over the summer the excitement died down. People stopped wearing masks, department stores started to see customers coming back to shop, and salarymen went back to their daily routines.
That could all change now with the second fatality from the swine flu now confirmed in Japan. Each newspaper had a different take on how exactly the man died, and the circumstances surrounding the return of the swine flu.
Yomiuri “A 70 Year Old man died in Kobe from the Swine Flu while undergoing Dialytic Treatment” The Yomiuri describes the 70 year old man being infected in the city Kobe, the first city to be hit by the swine flu…
(CLICK HERE for the rest of the article, that includes Japanese News Summaries)
JetWit job poster Stephen Palanik (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08) learned of the following events being held in various locations through the websites for the Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto and the Consulate-General of Japan at Montreal and thought they might be of interest to former JETs in these areas. Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.
Here are some Japan-related events being held in the Toronto and Montreal areas over the next month and a half.
Toronto Area:
to Aug. 27 – The Japan Foundation, Toronto presents Four Seasons of Gardens in Kyoto, an exhibition of exquisite photographs by Katsuhiko Mizuno.
to Oct. 12 – Renowned Japanese sculptor and artist Ichi Ikeda is presenting one of the Earth Art exhibits at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
to Oct. 12 – Kazuyoshi Ehara is one of the photographers featured in RESPECT a photo exhibit at Harbourfront Centre which takes an innovative and thought-provoking look at Canada’s Boreal Forest.
Aug. 19 – The Japan Foundation, Toronto‘s Summer Movie Screenings features the celebrated work: Oriume.
Aug. 21 to 23 – The Shinsedai Cinema Festival at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre introduces the newest wave of young Japanese filmmakers and offers Canadian and International premieres of many of their films.
Aug. 27 – The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre is proud to announce its August movie is Departures, winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, as well as 10 Japanese Academy Awards.
Aug. 27 (deadline – extended) – The Thunder Bay International Fine Arts Association together with the Lakehead Japanese Canadian Cultural Association takes great pride in presenting The Summer Haiku Contest.
WITLife is a periodic series written by professional Interpreter/Translator/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.
As we get further into August, the weather is not the only thing heating up in Japan. People are greatly anticipating the national elections to be held at the end
of the month, as many expect that at this time Prime Minister Taro Aso’s Liberal Democratic Party will lose its grip on power for only the second time in over half a century. Voter surveys show that the Democratic Party is favored to beat the LDP. This largest opposition party vows to put more money in the hands of consumers, and support has soared for them and their ambitious election platform which includes Read More
Japan Society (NY) weekly e-Newsletter (Aug 17-23)
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The Japanese Proficiency Exam – How to sign up and secure a seat
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The Japanese Doctor 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. Their main service is private one on one language lessons in the NYC area.
So here’s the scenario, you’ve been studying for the Japanese Proficiency Exam. Maybe you need it because you’re interested in pursuing a job with Japanese and you want to communicate to employers that you have Japanese ability. Maybe you’re a prospective student trying to enter university in Japan, and doing well on the Japanese Proficiency Exam is your ticket to a good scholarship. Or probably it’s just a personal goal of yours to get official recognition for your Japanese abilities. At any rate, the secret to securing a seat on the Japanese Proficiency Exam is signing up in a timely and organized manner, don’t put it off.
Don’t believe me? Here are some examples…
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Job: Attorney who is fluent in Japanese (Northern Virginia)
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Great opportunity for an attorney who is fluent in JAPANESE!
A hi-tech company in Northern Virginia needs an attorney with at least four years of experience who can modify and negotiate contracts in Japanese. The contracts include content licensing, distribution and other technology related agreements.
The position is expected to begin in Mid-September and should last for at least six months. The work must be done on-site. Please apply on-line at www.AssignedCounsel.com. If you have any questions, please call Alisa Austin of Assigned Counsel at 301-924-0368. Thank you very much!
See the direct job posting on Assigned Councel HERE.
Job: Garden Instructor at the Redwood Heights Parent Fund Assoc. (Oakland, CA)
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Via JETAA Northern California:
Position: Garden Instructor (Independent contractor)
Employer: The Redwood Heights Parent Fund Association
Location: Redwood Heights Elementary School, Oakland, CA
Salary: $16 hr. 15-20 hrs. per week for the 2009-10 school year.
(No benefits, must have TB test and fingerprinting completed. Currently we have funding for approximately 40 weeks to be spread throughout the school year.)
Starting date: As soon as possible (school starts 8/31/09)
Position Details:
The Garden Instructor will be an integral part of the students’ and teachers time in the Redwood Heights outdoor classroom. Weekly, standards based garden curriculum will be designed and implemented with teacher oversight. The instructor will help to instill a sense of teamwork, responsibility, organization and overall care for the garden area with groups of students. The Garden Instructor supervises general care and maintenance of the Outdoor Classroom, communicates with teaching staff throughout the year and with the principal and Garden & Ecology Committee on a weekly basis. Read More
Japan America Society Roundup 8.16.09
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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 various Japan America societies…
- JASCO Business Seminar — JASCO presents a business seminar titled “4 Behavior Styles of People” designed to help those who are challenged with Japan-U.S. cultural differences or those who wish to improve relationships with customers. The seminar will explain reasons why people act in a certain way and give you the ability to slightly modify your approach to different people for much better results. This seminar has been a vital part of the core management training program for many years at Honda companies throughout North America.
- Date: Friday, Sept. 11
- Time: 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- Place: Offices of Corna Kokosing Construction, 6235 Westerville Road, Westerville, Ohio
- For more information: http://jasco.osu.edu/events/2009/NDiSCflyer_E.pdf
Greater Kansas City Japan Festival — Enjoy performances of taiko and other Japanese instruments, J-bands, cultural exhibits, martial arts demonstrations, kimono workshops, anime vendors and much, much more.
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 19
- Time: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: The Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas
- For more information: http://kcjapanfestival.com/
- Post-Election Political Update — At this luncheon titled “Political Change Comes to Japan: What Lies Ahead”, Professor Gerald Curtis will discuss the results of the elections and what lies ahead for Japan and the United States. He will have just returned from observing the elections and meeting with key political figures in Japan. Register online by 5 p.m., Sept. 8.
- Date: Friday, Sept. 11
- Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
- Place: Capital Hilton: South American Room, 1001 16th St. NW, Washington, DC
- For more information: http://www.us-japan.org/dc/
Happy 15th Sake Tasting and Beer Garden Party — Get ready to bend your elbows at two upcoming JASGC events. Register online.
- Event: Beer Garden Party
- Date: Thursday, Sept. 10
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Road
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- Event: 15th Sake Tasting
- Date: Friday, Oct. 9
- Time: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: Sawyer Point Building Atrium, 720 E. Pete Rose W.
- For more information on both events: http://www.jasgc.org/sake_tasting_flyer.pdf
Tsugaru Shamisen Concert — JASGA invites members to enjoy the unique sound of the traditional Japanese Shamisen during this performance by Toshie Suzuki of Oita, Japan. In 2003, she won the National Tsugaru Shamisen contest in Japan, the youngest winner in the competition’s history, and in 2008 she was the first winner of the women’s Tsugaru Shamisen in Kobe and Osaka. See a video of her performance.
- Date: Wednesday, Sept. 16
- Time: 7 p.m.
- Place: Casa de Luz Auditorium, 1701 Toomey Road, Austin
- For more information, click here.
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
Japan-America Society (Seattle): “Challenges of Banking in an Economic Crisis”
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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:
Friday, September 25, 2009
“Challenges of Banking in an Economic Crisis”
Speaker : Masamichi “Mitch” Yasuda
Senior Executive VP/Deputy CFO, Union Bank
The Japan-America Society is pleased to announce Mr. Masamichi “Mitch” Yasuda as our featured speaker for a September 25 lunch program titled “Challenges of Banking in an Economic Crisis.” Mr. Yasuda will speak about the state of the economy in Japan today compared to its post-bubble years, and the economic challenges facing U.S. bankers. He will also touch on how Union Bank has been able to stay successful during these difficult economic times. Read More
Job: English Conversation Teacher in Sapporo
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Via the Hokkaido JETs Yahoo group:
From Oct 1st, there will be a position available in Sapporo for an English Conversation teacher. Classes are maximum 20 students and conducted solo. Maximum 18 class hours scheduled per week (1 class hour = 45 minutes)). Hours 08:30-16:30. Generous winter, spring and summer holidays. Salary 300,000/month. University graduate and teaching experience in Japan essential (preferably in a Japanese high school). Applicant must be in Sapporo by start date.
If you are interested, please send your CV by e-mail to:
Applications should be sent no later than September 5th. Only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview in mid-September.
Job: Website Content Manager at Senior Services (Seattle, WA)
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Via JETAA Pactific-Northwest:
Website Content Manager at Senior Services
OPENING DATE: August 12, 2009
CLOSING DATE: August 24, 2009
POSITION: Website Content Manager
HOURS: Full-time, exempt
SALARY RANGE: $24.85 – $26.90
PROGRAM: Information Technology
LOCATION: 2208 2nd Ave, Seattle 98121
Job Summary:
The Website Content Manager is responsible for planning, designing, creating, enhancing, and maintaining all agency web sites. The primary agency web site (www.seniorservices.org) is built on the DotNetNuke CMS platform. The position is responsible for managing the DotNetNuke system and for researching, purchasing, and documenting new modules. The position will be expected to guide different levels of staff in the planning of web pages and then implementing those pages independently, obtaining or creating all graphics required, assisting in the creation and processing of video, and building the web pages within DotNetNuke. The Website Content Manager is responsible for training staff in the use of DotNetNuke modules to allow other departments to manage their web sites and pages. The position is responsible for gathering and reporting web stats and for search engine optimization. The Website Content Manager is responsible for managing, enhancing, and promoting the agency Intranet – also on the DotNetNuke platform. Read More
BAPCPA Man #4 – The Battle of BAPCPA
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APCPA 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.
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: Part Time Grant/Proposal Writer (D.C.)
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Via JETAADC :
Position: Part-Time Grants/Proposal Writer
Location: Washington, DC; or telecommute opportunity
Job Category: Editing & Writing, Fundraising & Development
Area of Focus: International Medical Relief
Type: Contract, Part Time
Salary: Competitive depending upon experience
Last day to apply: September 4, 2009
As a result of its growth, Merlin USA is seeking an experienced proposal writer to join its expanding team on a part-time, contract basis. The proposal writer will have primary responsibility to write and submit letter of inquires and proposals to private and corporate foundations as well as assist with research. The ideal person for this position will be comfortable juggling multiple writing and editing projects against tight deadlines with minimal oversight. The proposal writer will work closely with the development team and reports to the Director of Merlin USA. Read More
