Job: Professional Trainee to join Reinsurance Team (UK)
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Via Willis, an insurance brokerage firm based in the UK:
The opportunity…
We are looking for a Professional Trainee, with fluency in Japanese, to join our Reinsurance team based in our Head Office in the heart of the city. Whatever your career path, you will have every chance to make an impact. The Graduate Program is a 2 year curriculum that consists of on-the-job learning complimented by training courses that are offered via the Willis Academy. Graduates will be given full support to study for the Chartered Insurance Institute examinations leading to the ACII professional qualification. Willis is going through rapid transformation – a process that is presenting tremendous opportunities. If you thrive on change and wish to influence the direction of a globally ambitious organisation, you could not join a better company than Willis.
Where do you get your “Japan fix”?
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This is a call out to JET alumni in chapters everywhere about where you get your “Japan fix,” i.e., where you go in your town or region to feel connected with Japan, whether through food, karaoke, cultural activities or interacting with Japanese people.
The goal is to end up with a collection of “Japan fix” articles from different JET alumni chapters and from JET alumni in different cities and towns throughout the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia and anywhere else. (Well, except in Japan, where you get your Japan fix pretty much every day.)
The purpose is to aid JET alums who live or are planning to move to a certain area. A great way to know where to go for things Japanese in your new home town. And a great way to use our collective JET alum brains to help each other out.
JETAA Montreal is already working on the first one. If you want to write one for your chapter, subchapter, town, state, province, etc., feel free to get in touch. Or just write it and email it to Steven at jetwit [at] jetwit [dot] com and put “Japan Fix” in the subject heading.
Yoroshiku and gambarimashou!
Japan America Society Round-up 6.08.09
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Current Hiroshima-ken JET Gail Meadows, co-editor of the Wide Island View, shines a light on some of the upcoming events of various Japan America societies…
JSNC vs. JETAA Kickball Event – Listen up Northern California JET alumni! The Japan Society will battle the JET Alumni Association of Northern California in the time-honored sport of kickball. So flex those muscles and go kick some … balls! Afterward you can celebrate your victory with BBQ. Sounds like a formula for a kickin’ good time.
- Date: Saturday, July 11
- Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Place: Golden Gate Park, George Washington Grove (25th Ave. & MLK Jr. Dr.)C
- Cost: Free for JSNC members, $5 non-members
- For more information, click here.
JAS of the State of Washington
- Japan Young Professionals Group Business Event – At this dinner and networking event, Takumi Ono, founder and president of Junglecity Network, Inc., will speak about founding her own company and how her experience relates to young professionals. Junglecity.com is a Japanese language portal dedicated to providing the most extensive and up-to-date information on Seattle and Washington State. Junglecity has also just launched in Portland.
- Date: Wednesday, June 24
- Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Place: O’Asian Kitchen & Lounge, 800 5th Ave., Suite Plaza 1, Seattle
- Cost: $25/person for JAS members. $30/person for non-members.
- For more information, click here. To register, click here. Registration deadline is June 22.
Japanese language programs – JASCO has two upcoming programs for adults and children. The first is an intensive Japanese class for Beginners II meeting on Wednesdays from June 17 through Aug. 19. For more information, see this flyer. The second is a Japanese language summer camp designed to provide local children with opportunities to learn basic Japanese language and culture. The camp will run Aug. 3 through Aug. 7. This flyer gives more information.
Does your Japan America Society have an upcoming event that you’d like to share with JetWit readers? Email Gail Meadows the info.
J-News Mini-Roundup: The Economy Continues to Bleed
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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 language learning options.
The news articles this morning had conflicting stories of how the Japanese are being affected by the economic downturn. The Asahi ran a miraculous headline stating “record catches of black tuna found in Ishikawa Prefecture.” They also stated, although not in a headline, that the Nikkei average had bounced back over the past couple days.
Despite some exceptions, the headlines this morning each told of a different part of the economy sputtering. Looks like in Japanese economic news, what still catches reader’s eyes follows the old saying “if it bleeds it leads.”
Yomiuri “Record Bankruptices” …
(CLICK HERE for the rest of the article, that includes Japanese News Summaries)
The June 2009 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:
- The Kome Khronicles
- moto-i in Minneapolis
- Did you Know?
- Sake Professional Course
- Sake Events
- Learn More About Sake eBooks
- Odds-n-Ends
For more information about John and about sake, go to his website at: http://www.sake-world.com
Job: Kaplan Aspect Part Time and Substitute English Teacher (East Village, NYC)
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A job listing direct from Kaplan Aspect:
English as a Second Language Instructor
Purpose of the Job:
ESL instructors helps international students achieve their personal or academic goals through English language instruction and/or preparation for the TOEFL exam.
Responsibilities:
§ Teach ESL classes Monday-Friday according to Kaplan Aspect curriculum.
§ Prepare daily lesson plans according to established syllabus.
§ Maintain a classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
§ Test, evaluate, and counsel students regarding their academic performance and goals.
§ Maintain accurate record keeping for daily attendance and student performance.
§ Participate in staff meetings and in-service workshops. Read More
Job: Air-Ocean Expert Clerk (OH)
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via Actus Consulting:
Japanese Logistics company seeks an Air-Ocean Export Clerk for immediate hire.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
– Manage assigned accounts by processing export shipments and all related activities for an assigned base of accounts.
– Assist with duties related to document preparaion and traffic coordination required to correctly process goods through customers and effect timely delivery.
– Prepare reports of transactions to facilitate billing of shippers and foreign carriers.
– Coordinate any necessary surface transportation to airports or pier. Read More
Jobs: Several from international companies
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A nice woman named Deborah Yo has shared the following job listings, all with international companies, after seeing an introductory message about JetWit that we posted on the LinkedIn group バイリンガルのためのJob Market News! According to her LinkedIn profile, Deborah is a graduate of Thunderbird School of Global Management and also studied at Kyoto Daikgaku in Japan. (FYI, yes, we noticed that the job listings all mention a preferred age. While that may not be kosher in the U.S., please bear in mind that JetWit is just the messenger and is sharing the info as received.)
“I came across some interesting positions in the Tokyo area and would like to share. Below are a few selected sample of positions. Please e-mail to deborah@global.t-bird.edu if you are interested and bilingual English/Japanese in the business level.”
Company: Global consumer goods Company
Position: Product/Brand Manager
Location: Tokyo
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Age: Up to late 30’s preferred
Requirement: Solid Marketing background in either Retail or consumer Goods
Company: Global Consumer Goods Company
Position: Legal Counsel
Location: Tokyo
Salary: 12-15 million yen Age: Flexible 25-45
Description: Assist Senior Counsel in overseeing the legal aspects of the activities including contracts and other commercial matters, supervision of litigation and compliance matters, compliance with laws applicable to the company’s operations, corporate governance, and monitoring of relevant legislative and regulatory developments. Read More
Latest sign the apocalypse is upon us…
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I just heard from Shannon Quinn, former JETAA USA Country Rep and former JETAA Pacific Northwest president, that green tea Diet Coke is set to hit the shelves on Monday. And that shiso Pepsi is due on the market soon!
If anyone tries these products, please post a comment here and let us know how it is.
JETAA South Carolina Sub-chapter sets up Facebook group
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JETAA South Carolina Sub-Chapter rep Daniel Stone (Saitama-ken, 2004-07) has set up a JETAA South Carolina Sub-Chapter Facebook Group. A great way to connect with the JET alumni community for any JET alums in the South Carolina area or with South Carolina connections, or any JET alums or current JETs who are planning on moving to South Carolina.
Daniel has been doing a great job at getting the JET alumni community moving in South Carolina along with great support from the growing JETAA Southeast chapter based in Atlanta. CLAIR and MOFA made a big push at last year’s JETAA USA Conference hosted by JETAA Pacific Northwest in Seattle to encourage the formation of subchapters and invite subchapter reps to attend the conference. And South Carolina is one of a number of examples where the subchapter movement is really starting to flourish.
Speaking of which, if you’re involved in a subchapter in your area and want to let the JET alum community know more about it, just send an email to Steven at jetwit [at] jetwit [dot] com.
JETAA Chicago to host JETAA US national conference August 21-23
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This just in from JETAA USA Country Reps Ryan Hart, Randall Crowder and Shreek Kurlekar:
Hello JETAAers, On behalf of US-7 JETAA Chicago and JETAA USA, we are pleased to officially announce that the 2009 US National Conference will be held in Chicago over August 21-23. Emi Fukuda, President of US-7, and the rest of the Chicago chapter are working very hard to make the preparations for a wonderful conference. We all owe Chicago our gratitude and a big collective otsukare sama de gozaimasu on behalf of JETAA USA!
- Here’s the link for conference info on the JETAA Wiki site (Betcha didn’t know there was a JETAA Wiki site, deshou.): http://jetaa.wikidot.com/2009-national-conference
- To read the latest version of the JETAA Chicago Newsletter put out by Editor Elizabeth Friedman (Shimane-ken, 2003-04), go here: http://www.chicago.jetalumni.org/files/8fc7cc5351c8126b6bc4dd416e79939d-12.html
- Notably, Chicago is the home chapter of some great JET alum writers, including James Kennedy (Nara-ken, 2004-06), author of The Order of Odd-Fish, and poet James Shea, author of Star in the Eye.
Job: Japanese Teacher at Einstein High School (Maryland)
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Montgomery County Public Schools are seeking a part-time Japanese language Teacher to work at Einstein High School. Einstein is located in the Wheaton/Kensington area of Maryland. They are looking for someone to work a 0.6 (24 hours/week). Medical/retirement benefits are included. The applicant must be authorized to work in the United States.
If you are interested, please forward a resume or contact Rochelle Kraus at RochelleKraus[at] mcpsmd[dot]org.
For further information, please refer to the MCPS Office of Human Resources website where you can find details on the requirements to apply to MCPS, as well as an online application.
Job: U.S.-Japan Council Office Manager (D.C.)
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via JETAA DC:
Employer: The U.S.-Japan Council
Title: Office Manager
Responsibilities: The Manager will be an integral part of a small team of people in a new nonprofit membership organization focused on U.S.-Japan relations. The Manager will have primary responsibility for Council office administrative operations and provide some communications and program support. The position requires an individual who is flexible, able to multi-task and prioritize, proactive, organized, able to plan and meet deadlines and comfortable working independently and as part of a team. The Manager’s duties include but are not limited to the following: Read More
JETAA DC Book Club to meet in SpaWorld
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Check this out. The JETAA DC Book Club is not only reading a book about Japanese baths for its next meeting (Getting Wet: Adventures in the Japanese Bath by Eric Talmadge), it’s actually planning on holding the discussion at SpaWorld, the Korean spa chain that has a location in the D.C. area.
According to JETAA DC book club organizer Daniel Knowlton:
It’s a great non-fiction tour of the public baths and hot springs around Japan – their history and their culture – told through personal anecdotes of an American who has lived in Japan for 20+ years straight. For those who loved the public baths, it will bring up fond memories, and for those who haven’t, you still have the chance to try out an Asian-style bath here in the DC area…
…Because we’re meeting at Spa World to talk about the book! This place is the real deal. It’s run by a Korean family, and they’ve done the Asian-style bathing just right. That means gender-separated baths with no clothes allowed! After you bathe, you can put on Spa World’s yellow pj’s and try out the many sauna rooms. The common room also has lounging chairs, free wireless internet, snacks, and drinks.
Please RSVP to Dan by June 21st if you want to go.
Date: Sunday, June 28th
Time: Morning-ish
Price: $35 (gets you in to all rooms/baths, and lets you stay for 24 hours!)
SPA World website: http://www.spaworldusa.com/index.html
This is actually the old, PDF version of The Wide Island View. Click this image to go to the new website and prepare to be suitably impressed.
Hiroshima-ken’s Gail Cetnar Meadows and Joshua Zimmerman have announced the launch of Wide Island View, their super-sweet online prefectural newsletter (though “newsletter” doesn’t really do justice to what they’ve put together).
Featured articles include:
- Diving with Sharks in Palau
- JetWit.com: Bringing the JET alumni community together
- Fukuyama Let’s Film Festival 2009
- Homemade Sanuki Udon Recipe
- A Night of Pachinko
- And much much more.
To put it in perspective, when A.J. the JetWit mascot goes to bed at night, this is what he dreams about. :-)
Keep up the good work, Hiroshimites (or whatever the proper term is)!
