Thanks to JET alum and professional translator Joel Dechant (CIR Kagoshima-ken, 2001-04) for sharing this link to the jobs page for the International Association of Business Communicators, which can also be found on the Job Site Links page in the Job Searching section on JetWit.
Bonus link: On a somewhat related note, Joel also shared a useful link to the Social Science Japan forum of U of Tokyo: http://forum.iss.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
North Korea Missile Launching: Different Reactions from Different Perspectives
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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.
Nikkei (Business Perspective) – The Ministry of Finance is discussing decreasing the maximum value of money allowed to be sent into North Korea. Currently transactions totaling over 1 million yen are prohibited. Businesses take note: if any transactions are not reported fully, financial penalties will incur.
NHK (Scientific Perspective) – NHK this morning interviewed experts on missile behavior to analyze exactly what type of missile was launched by North Korea. If the missile was designed for launching satellites, as claimed by North Korea, then the missile would have to have gone much farther and straighter than had occurred.
Asahi (Comical Perspective) – Prime Minister Aso was asked “The long range missile fired from North Korea today traveled further than the one previously. Do you think this shows that North Korea’s ability to develop technologically is progressing? ” Aso replied: “You’re speaking to the wrong person. You should ask a technology expert.”
Job: News Assistant/Staff Reporter at The Asahi Shimbun – Washington, DC
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Via the JETAADC jobs yahoo group:
News Assistant/Staff Reporter
Organization: The Asahi Shimbun
Location: United States (Washington, DC)
Contact Information: Hiring Manager
Email: asahidc at nationalpress dot com
Description:
Duties include assisting our Washington-based political correspondent with articles by conducting thorough background research, attending press briefings, gathering news and views, arranging interviews, and closely following developments in the area of U.S. domestic politics. Some administrative support, such as transcribing interviews and other assignments, is also required.
This is a reporting position with no article-writing or byline opportunities. Salary is $32,000 to $35,000. Compensation includes overtime pay, excellent medical/dental benefits, and 401(k).
Please email cover letter and resume. No clips or phone calls, please.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferable). Background in U.S. politics is highly desirable. Japanese language is helpful but not required. U.S. citizenship is required.
2010 Japanese Government Scholarships
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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:
Subject: 2010 Japanese Government Scholarships
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2010 Japanese Government Scholarships
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The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle is now accepting applications for the following 2010 Japanese Government Scholarships for studying in Japan.
U.S. citizens living in the states of Washington, Montana, and Northern Idaho are eligible to apply at our office.
The application forms are available on our website at: http://www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Job: Executive Director at Volunteers in Asia – San Francisco, CA
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Via the JETAA Northern California jobs yahoo group:
Volunteers in Asia (VIA) is dedicated to increasing understanding between the United States and Asia through public service and service learning programs promoting cross-cultural education.
VIA is seeking an Executive Director who is a strategic manager with a strong personal and/or vocational commitment to expanding global cooperation and understanding through service learning and/or international education. Candidates should also be able to blend effective business methods with the mission of the organization.
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Japan Local Government Center (JLGC) Newsletter – #65
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The Japan Local Government Center (JLGC) Newsletter (Vol. 65) is now available online (PDF). Make sure to check out the page-3 feature on the always ganbatte-ing JETAA USA Liaison Taichi Hanzawa entitled appropriately enough: “A Year in My Life as the Liaison for JETAA America.”
FYI, The JLGC (also known as CLAIR New York) is essentially JETAA’s headquarters and also where JETAA NY holds most of its meetings.
A JET alum translator e-mailed with the below questions. Feel free to share your response in the comments section of this post, or e-mail to jetwit at jetwit dot com if you’d prefer your comment to remain anonymous.
1) At the moment, the Japanese economy is doing just terribly. Has anyone seen declines or reductions in the amount of work they are receiving?
2) In the longer term, as well, the economy doesn’t look like it is going to improve much, either. How do they feel about the prospects for making a business out of translating, are they feeling pessimistic for the future?
Via the Honyaku Group
Marc Adler has just posted some info about a job in Austin, Texas on the Honyaku discussion group. It involves sorting through a large amount of Japanese documents for a law firm and simply sorting them into their different types (invoices, etc.), and may take around two months. For further info you can find his original posting here:
Corrected job description via the Consulate General of Japan in Miami:
Program Coordinator in MIAMI, FL
Description:
The Japan Information and Culture Department of the Consulate General of Japan in Miami has an opening for a program coordinator. This is a full-time contract position. The ideal candidate will be fast-paced, results oriented, creative and flexible. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills in team planning, public speaking and presenting are required.
“Bankruptcy Lover” – by Bankruptcy Bill and The Fresh Starts
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Bankruptcy Bill is a cartoon created by Steven Horowitz (Aichi-ken, 1992-94) and Gideon Kendall. To see more strips as well as original bankruptcy haiku, go to bankruptcybill.wordpress.com.
Ladies and gentlemen, debtors and creditors, we are pleased to share the debut single by Bankruptcy Bill & The Fresh Starts….
“Bankruptcy Lover“
http://bankruptcybill.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/bankruptcylovermp3.mp3
(Click either the link above or the image below to listen.)
Bankruptcy Bill & The Fresh Starts groupies can get their…
Click here for the lyrics and explanatory notes as well as a note on copyright and use restrictions. Read More
WIT Life #32: Hisashiburi Hello
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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.
I have been on a bit of a hiatus as I was traveling around Japan for the last 2 weeks! It’s always great to go back and experience what a wonderful, crazy, beautiful, amazing country it is. This trip was particularly special as I had the chance to visit my JET hometown of Kumamoto where the sakura were in full bloom!
The ones in Tokyo were just starting to bud, but I unfortunately wasn’t able to see them in all their grandeur. I was, however, able to Read More
JET alum Michael Auslin to moderate panel on North Korea missile launching
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Testing the Obama Administration: Implications of a North Korean Missile Launch
Event Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2008
At this event, JET alum and AEI’s Director of Japan Studies Michael Auslin will moderate a panel that will discuss the implications of a North Korean missile launch, including how the launch will affect U.S. relations with other countries in the region, and the future of the six-party …
“Death in a Hole” 3 Takes on the Sad Story of Takae Gasho
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J-News Mini-Roundup is a recurring feature written by Friend Of JET, Jon Hills, founder of Hills Learning (www.hillslearning.com). Hills Learning is a NY-based language learning services company offering customized and personal Japanese language learning options.
Background Story: While golfing i
n Rupetau Golf Course with her two sons and husband, Takae fell into a 5 meter deep, 1.5 meter around hole and died.
NHK Briefly Mentions – NHK News, after the G20 Summit and North Korea, mentioned the story of Taka e ¾ the way into their news broadcast. “We were walking behind Takae when she fell, but we did not see any hole” as reported by a policeman who spoke with the family.
Yomiuri Dramatizes –Yomiuri’s title tells it all: “Woman falls into deep hole and dies before her husband and children’s eyes”. Add the grizzly detail of “when her body was found it was half covered in sand” and you feel like you’re reading a Stephen King novel.
Asahi Accuses – Asahi’s choice of words compared to Yomiuri’s made it clear who’s responsible. Yomiuri tells “workers that morning had surveyed the golf course and found nothing irregular” while Asahi claimed “the manager had surveyed the golf course and found nothing irregular.” Asahi’s closing paragraph stated the golf course could be investigated on “suspicion of professional negligence leading to death.”
Happy Fun Smile, will play at Columbia on April 10.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/japansociety/matsuri.html
Date: Friday, April 10, 2009
Raindate: Friday, April 17, 2009
Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Low Plaza
JETAA Job Fair in Chicago!
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SATURDAY, April 4 – JETAA JOB FAIR!
This Saturday, JETAA Chicago will be hosting its annual JETAA Job Fair. Although the fair is open to everyone, it may be especially beneficial to those with previous experience in Japan or Japanese language skills. Representatives from top Japanese companies and recruiting firms will be on hand to accept resumes and explore job opportunities in Chicago.
The fair will run from 12-4 with a wine & cheese reception to follow from 4-5. This will be a great opportunity for those interested in networking to meet some Chicago-area Japan-related company representatives!
The fair will be held in the Japan Information Center located at 737 N. Michigan Avenue, 10th floor.
For more information or to submit your resume, please contact Rob Corder at chicagojetaajobfair at gmail dot com.
