Jobs: School for International Training (Vermont)
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Via the Chronicle of Higher Ed international jobs page:
1/28/2009
- World Learning (Vermont) : Associate Dean of Student Affairs, SIT Study Abroad
- World Learning (Vermont) : Director of University Relations, SIT Study Abroad
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I recently learned of the existence of the Society for Writers, Editors and Translators (SWET) (www.swet.jp), a Tokyo-based group that seems to share a lot in common with JetWit and the Writers Interpreters Translators (WIT) Group–except that SWET has been in existence for 25 years! (Read the full history of the group here.)
In 1998 SWET members collaboratively published the Japan Style Sheet as a guide for professional translators
The other day I had the pleasure of meeting Ruth Stevens, one of the founders of SWET who now lives in the NY area. She introduced me (via email) to Lynne Riggs, the co-founder and current organizer of SWET, who in turn introduced me to SWET webmaster Sako Eaton.
Needless to say, we were all happy to learn of each others’ existence, and I wanted to make sure to let all the JET alumni and Friend of JET readers out there know about SWET (which, amusingly, has “SWET Shirts” for sale on their website).
In addition to a terrific website, SWET also has an e-mail list and RSS feed that are free. You can also sign up for SWET membership for 5,000 yen or $50/year which entitles you to receive their newsletter containing various info and articles that do not appear elsewhere.
I look forward to future collaboration with the SWET folks. (You’ll notice there’s already a sidebar widget for SWET with the RSS feed from their site.) And I encourage any readers to suggest and help implement additional ideas to help foster collaboration as well.
Job: Interpreter (E->J) for Outdoor Research (Seattle area)
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Via JETAA Pacific Northwest:
Needed: (Must fill ASAP)
Interpreter (English- Japanese) – familiarity with the garment industry a plus but may not be required! Must be fluent in both Japanese & English to act as interpreter for business meeting between Outdoor Research (www.outdoorresearch .com) staff and their Japanese contact to explain new line of products for sale & distribution in Japan.
Dates: February 2nd & 3rd – if available please provide full day, 8 hour & 12 hour rates
Contact: Mr. Alex Kutches 425-345-9554 / alexk @outdoorresear ch.com
Job: Program Officer – Pacific Forum CSIS (D.C.)
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This listing was included in the JETAA NY weekly email but is located, I think, in Washington, D.C.:
The Pacific Forum Center for Strategic and International Studies is seeking a program officer to help manage grants and foundation relations and the Pacific Forum Young Leaders Program. Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills. BA required, MA preferred, 2-4 yrs experience and interest in Asia a plus. Salary: $28,000-32,000. Start date: March 1, 2009 (flexible). Send Cover Letter and CV to: Pacific Forum CSIS, pacforum /atto/ hawaii.rr.com
JETAA Pacific Northwest Bounenkai Photos
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JETAA Pacific Northwest recently held its bounnenkai which apparently included a trivia game contest. Photos from JETAA PNW’s Treasurer/Webmaster Shun Endo can be seen on the JETAA PNW site at the link below.
Hi Alumni,
I hope everybody is staying positive in this unstable economy. Reach out, get support, and maintain hope! You’re not alone.
I finally got around to posting the pictures that I took at the PNW JETAA Bounenkai. There are a lot of fun pictures, including a nice group shot! check them out!
http://www.pnw. jetalumni. org/?p=549
Shun
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JETAA NY Magazine Editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) has apparently just landed a phone interview with Hikaru Utada to run in a future issue, and he’s looking for good questions to ask her. E-mail responses to Justin at magazine /atto/ jetaaany /dotto/ org.
Hi everyone,
I just received an e-mail saying that Utada Hikaru will call me tomorrow (Fri. 1/30) afternoon to do an interview with JETAA NY Quarterly about her forthcoming English studio album, which will be released in the U.S. at the end of March.
I thought it would be cool to put out a request to the JET Alumni community for any questions you’d like to ask her. I’ll do my best to include as many as I can.
Please e-mail your questions to Justin Tedaldi at magazine /atto/ jetaany /dotto/ org no later than 1:00 p.m. this Friday.
Official release info for the new album appears below. Yoroshiku! Read More
Some upcoming Japan-related music events courtesy of Adren Hart, organizer of the JETAA Ongaku Connection google group.
Jazz and Poetry Evening
My Floating Mother, City: An Evening with Kazuko Shiraishi
http://info.japansociety.org/site/R?i=hk2e7JZ6mgiK1BYYpr3vtw..
Friday, January 30
6:30 pm
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NIPPON JAZZ NYC
February 1, 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Erika Matsuo
Blue Owl Cocktail Lounge
New York, NY
$5 cover
http://www.meetup.com/Nippon-Jazz-NYC-Meetup-Group/calendar/9445145/
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Pop the Rock Japan Music Showcase
http://www.afxakibafest.com/
April 4, 2009
University of Maryland
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Check out the J-Rock & Punk Meetup group GENKI SHOCK
Site: http://www.meetup.com/GENKI-SHOCK/
Mar. 22, 2009 – JAPAN NITE~ AUDREY BENTEN PRESENTS!!
Apr. 2, 2009 – ASOBI SEKUSU
Lend a hand for the JETAA NY Quarterly Magazine Stuff ‘n Mail
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Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) is about to publish the first issue of the JETAA NY Quarterly Magazine (f/k/a the “Newsletter”) under his new tenure. Come out and help, hang with other JET alums and support a JETAA NY activity.
WHAT: JETAA NY Stuff n’ Mail for the winter 2009 “New” issue of JETAA NY Quarterly
WHERE: Japan Local Government Center, 3 Park Ave. (at 34th Street), 20F
WHEN: Wednesday, Feb. 4, after 6:00 p.m.
WHY: Officially, to help stuff envelopes and mail them to your fellow JETs. But also…
-To get a first-hand look at our “New” issue, now rebranded as a magazine
-To enjoy free free pizza and drinks at the JLGC’s new location
-To chill out with other JETs and take the party over to Caliente Cab Co. for an informal nomikai (488 Third Avenue and corner of 33rd Street). Margaritas and Central American beer the house specialty.
-For the truly dedicated, a chance to hear about potential assignments already planned for our next spring issue, so you can write the really cool stories!
HOW?
RSVP with Justin at magazine /atto/ jetaany /dotto/ org before the end of Tuesday, Feb. 3 to ensure the right amount of pizza for all.
SEE YOU THERE!
Japan Society: An Incisive Afternoon with Director Takashi Miike
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Via Japan Society (NY):
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JapanInfo e-Newsletter – January 2009
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The January 2009 edition of JapanInfo is now available. 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.
Highlights include:
Statistical Overview on Americans and Foreigners Living In Japan
According to recent statistics from the Ministry of Justice, there are over two million foreigners living in Japan, or 1.69% of the total population (approximately 130 million). Compared to ten years ago, the number of foreign residents increased 45.2%, while the total population of Japan (including foreign residents) showed only a 1.3% increase. 
Read more…
Happy New Year! I hope that 2009 will be a good one for us all.
The start of the New Year is the perfect time to take stock of the past and reassess the future. Since I took office, I have put my energy into changing the mindset of our staff, and providing better service,… With an ear for our visitors’ suggestions, all of us at the Consulate are determined to continue our efforts, so that the Consulate is even more accessible to everyone.
JETAA NY Shinnenkai Photos
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Last Friday, January 23, JETAA NY hosted yet another terrific shinnenkai at Naniwa, the only place in town we know of that has a big tatami room. 34 people gathered for tabehodaishabu-shabu and nabe along with nomihodai beer, sake and shochu. Old JETs, new JETs and everywhere in-between JETs were all represented. O-tsukare sama to JETAA NY Social Coordinator Monica Yuki for organizing the whole shebang. Also, special thanks to professional translator Kia Cheleen (CIR, Aichi-ken 1996-98, ALT 1998-1999) for providing yummy baked goods for everyone to take home with them.
*Special post-party treat: Seeing Cindy Hoffman looking fabulous in her gown at the nearby Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for a high-falutin’ Australia Day event.
See all of Monica’s photos here. Samples are below.
17th Annual JET Programme Essay Contest (reminder)
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Via Sacha Battrick, the JET Liason at CLAIR-Tokyo.
CLAIR is now taking submissions for the 17th Annual JET Programme Essay Competition. We welcome submissions from both current and former JET participants, and there are some great prizes up for grabs.
Full details here: http://www.jetprogramme.org/e/news/essay%2009.html
There’s an article in today’s NY Times on increased availability and usage of self-publishing/print-on-demand companies such as iUniverse, Blurb, Lulu Enterprises and CreateSpace. Something for all the writers out there to be aware of.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/28/books/28selfpub.html?th&emc=th
WIT Life #23: Oyaji Bentos
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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.
One segment of today’s news went into a lunchroom where a group of men sat around with their bentos. The announcer assumed that they had been made for them by their beloved wives (愛妻弁当), but it turned out the men had made them themselves. They profiled several of these groundbreaking pioneers, all in their 30s. 
One bachelor had been cooking for himself the past year, explaining that each morning he simply put together leftovers from the night before to make his lunch. However, he confessed that he would like to “find someone who could do this for me.” Another single bento-maker revealed his secret to be Read More
Job: Bilingual Proofreader – Japanese (NYC)
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Via Craigslist New York. I’m posting this, though I’ve grown cynical enough to think it might be a sketchy post. Maybe b/c there’s too little information in the post. If anyone does pursue it, please share your experience.
Bilingual Proofreader **Japanese** (West Village)
Reply to: job-1008867982@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2009-01-26, 5:37PM EST
If you are a seasoned(2-3 years) proofreader and are fluent in Japanese, please send in your resume for immediate consideration and start working asap.
