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Job Title: Administrative Assistant, Economic Section
Posted by: Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant. This individual is primarily responsible for secretarial work: assisting and supporting a wide range of activities of diplomats in the Economic Section. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation and sick leave. Working hours are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with lunchtime receptionist duty once a month and the occasional weeknight and/or weekend event (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The minimum basic monthly salary for this position is USD 3,000.

Please note: Candidates must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. green card holder. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Successful candidates will be requested to submit their background check information.

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Chapter Beats June, 2019

 

JETAA Chapter Beat is a periodic mosaic of events taking place in the JETAA sphere. Compiled by AJET‘s Director of Alumni Relations Megan Buhagiar (Ishikawa Prefecture, 2017- Present)

 

 

• JETAA UK

Visit the UK’s First Sake Brewery

In 2017 Tom and Lucy Wilson started a sake revolution in Peckham – bringing Kanpai to life: the UK’s very first brewery championing Japan’s national drink.

We have space for up to 20 people to come along and learn about how they’ve bought this amazing part of Japan to London. We’ve reserved a private space for JETAA (plus friends), but head to the link and sign up as spaces are limited and fill quickly!

Date: 8th June 2019
Time: 14:00 – 17:00
Location:      Kanpai London Sake Brewery &

Taproom, Unit 2A-2, 133 Copeland

Rd, Peckham, London SE15 3SN

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jetaa-london-visits-kanpai-brewery-tickets-61893110961

Want to learn more beforehand? https://www.jetaa.org.uk/news/the-uks-first-sake-brewery/

 

 

 

 

• JETAA Ottowa

Hanami

Our hanami flower-viewing picnic has moved to June 1 due to the unfortunate forecast this weekend. On the plus side, that means extra time to let us know you’re coming through Eventbrite and/or order a Sushi Fresh bento lunchbox.

Eventbrite

Join us in this long-term Japanese tradition of having a picnic under the beautiful blossoming trees during spring! Everyone is welcome, including friends and family of JET alumnus.
Date And Time

Saturday, 1 June 2019

12:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

 

Location

Dunton Tower

917 Sherwood Drive

Ottawa, ON K2C 3R6

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Since Carleton University is close to the Arboretum, we will be meeting at the university campus at Dunton Tower and then walk over to the area we’ll be using for our hanami and bento picnic.

For those of you who don’t know, the Arboretum is a large 26 hector park, located between Prince of Wales Drive and the Rideau Canal, with a lot of open space. It has over 1,700 of different kinds of shrubs and trees from all over the world – including the famous Japanese cherry blossom trees!

 

 

 

 

• US JETAA

Clean Up For Sarah

This event was created to honour Sarah Auffret, who was tragically taken from this world she so loved on March 10, 2019.

Since Sarah has left an impression on people across the globe, let us remember and honour her together.

Sarah was passionate about her job and keeping this wonderful world free from our own rubbish that has affected the environment. Please join us in a big clean up that will happen annually on her Birthday 16th June. It doesn’t matter what part of the world you’re from let’s clean it together!

Please share and invite your friends that knew Sarah. Comment where you’re from, as we all know Sarah has touched so many lives across the globe.

 

Date:      June 16th

Time:      09:00 – 12:00 UTC+08

 

 

 

 

 

• JETAA Queensland

Seminar: Cycle Around Japan – Brisbane

Date: Monday, June 17th

Time:     14:00 – 16:30

Venue:   Dexus Place, L31, Waterfront Place,

1 Eagle Street, Brisbane

 

Join us at the ‘Cycle Around Japan’ seminar in Brisbane, where NHK World-Japan television presenter and cyclist Michael Rice will recount his cycle touring experiences in Japan and offer advice on the opportunities available and waiting for the intrepid explorer—where all roads lead to the heart and soul, to the essence of Japan.

From winding coast to snow covered mountains, from the boundless horizons of Hokkaido to the ancient forests of mythology in Miyazaki prefecture, from well-loved destinations to the next new discovery awaiting around each bend of road, cycling in Japan offers a total immersion into the atmosphere of Japan – a unique way of experiencing the natural and cultural wonders of this country in a way like no other.

Register your interest by clicking “Going” on this page or by contacting the Consulate-General of Japan, Brisbane –
phone: (07) 3221-5188
email: culture@bb.mofa.go.jp

*The seminar will be followed by networking with refreshments.

*You can view Michael’s NHK World programmes on demand at:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/program/video/cycle/?type=tvEpisode&

 

 

 

 

• JETAA ABC

Pre-Departure Meeting

Date:     June 22nd

Time:     15:30 PDT

Venue:   Downtown Vancouver

 

The newest group of JET participants are preparing for life in Japan! We are looking for energetic and committed JET alumni to facilitate the passing of the torch. Consider sharing your expertise and enthusiasm with the next generation.

Below you will find details on Pre-Departure Orientation and a full description for each volunteer position. Most volunteers are not required to attend the full day but you may sign up for multiple positions. We want to provide new JETs with the best possible head start so there will be some preparation required for workshop presenters.

Register for your desired position(s) at https://forms.gle/bnrYo7xoFCA6LEX46
by Sunday, May 26th.

SCHEDULE

Pre-Departure Orientation – Day 1 (Saturday, June 22nd)

BCIT Downtown Campus, 555 Seymour St, Vancouver

Reception Dinner & Social Event, Free for JETAABC Members (details TBA)

Pre-Departure Orientation – Day 2 (Sunday, June 23rd)

Wosk Centre for Dialogue, 580 W Hastings St, Vancouver

 

 

 

 

• JETAA NY
  1. Rock Climbing Night!

Date:     Tuesday, 4^th June

Time:     18:00 – 21:30

Venue:   Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge

23 – 10 41^st Avenue,

Long Island City 11101

Join Princeton in Asia and JETAANY for our first ever Rock Climbing Night! Experienced and first time climbers welcome! We’ll be meeting up at Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge at the registration dest at 18:00 to climb, mix and mingle. Or, drop by anytime and look for folks wearing “Princeton in Asia” t-shirts. If you’re new to climbing there’s a free orientation and those who want pizza, bring or Venmo $5 for pizza to be delivered to the climbing gym at 19:30.

RSVP by June 2^nd here

https://form.gle/TV3JYcKAAmnpsbXQ7

 

 

 

 

• JETAA FL

1. SWFL Area Meet Up for Ramen

Date:     Saturday, June 15^th

Time:     18:00 EDT

Venue:   NAMBA Ramen and Sushi

8847 Tamiami Trail North,

Naples, Florida, 34108

 

If you are in the SWFL area and are available – please join us for a get together for some excellent ramen. Get ready to experience a little 懐かしい for Izakaya dining!

 

 

 

 

• JETAA Heartland

1. KC JET Q&A

Date:     Saturday, June 8^th

Time:     09:00 – 17:00 CDT

Venue:   Kansas City Art Institue

4415 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City,

Missouri 64111

 

The new JETs are about to ship out to Japan! Let’s send them off as prepared as possible. It will still be at the Batty House across the street from Nelson Atkins Art Museum.

 

JET Alumni are welcome to attend the Q&A to help support or watch the sessions. We will also be streaming the sessions to the Heartland JETAA Facebook Group if you want to watch there.

 

Dress-code:    Business Casual

Schedule is being finalized.

 

 

 

 

 

• JETAA Rocky Mountain

1. JLPT Study Group

Date:     Sunday, 9^th June

Time:     12:00 – 14:30 MDT

Venue:   Stellas Coffee

              1476 S Pearl Street,

Denver, Colorado, 80210

Friendly reminder that December’s JLPT is only 6 months and some days away! Let’s start studying hard so we can all 合格する!

 

I am starting a study group in June for anyone who is interested in studying for the JLPT together. The first meeting will be sometime during the first week of June.

 

All levels are welcome!

 

If you are interested in joining please comment.

 

UPDATE: Let’s meet June 9^th since Denver Pop Culture Con is the first weekend in June and the 8^th is the Q&A session for departing JETs.

 

I’ll be at Tokyo Premium Bakery around 11:30 then head over to Stellas around 12:00 to grab a couple of tables. Feel free to drop in and out at anytime!

 

 

 

• JETAA Music City

1. 6^th Annual JETAA Yakiniku BBQ

Date:     Sunday, 2^nd June

Time:     12:00 – 15:00 CDT

Venue:   Shelby Park, Shelby Ave & S 20^th St,

              Nashville, TN 37206

 

Your favorite summertime event is back!

 

Meet us at Mission Shelter in Shelby Park for our Yakiniku grill-out. Tickets can be pre-purchased online (portal will be posted closer to the date) and pricing is as follows:

 

JET Alumni, departing JETs, and children: $5/person

Everyone else: $10/person

 

Tickets are available for purchase at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/6th-annual-jetaa-yakiniku-bbq-tickets-62084528496

 

We ask that you buy your tickets no later than Friday, May 31^st, so we know how much meat and vegetables to purchase. Any last-minute guests will need to bring exact change to participate. Food, soft drinks, plates and plastic-ware will be included, so please come hungry!

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to comment below. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

• JETAA MN

1. Nihongo Dake Dinner

Date:     Wednesday, 5^th June

Time:     17:30 – 19:30 CDT

Venue:   Saji Ya,

695 Grand Ave, Saint Paul,

Minnesota 55105

Come join us for food, drinks and some conversation in Japanese!

 

This is a great way to meet new people, practice your Japanese skills and just have fun!

 

Hope to see you there!

Interpreter/Translator/Writer Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03) presents WIT Life, a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here she offers some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.

The weather is getting warmer by the day, and soon we’ll be seeking air-conditioned movie theaters to escape the heat.  Here are some Japan-related films in June that you might want to check out to stay cool and entertained!

Earlier this month I enjoyed Metrograph’s Ryusuke Hamaguchi series.  I was able to finally catch Asako I & II (寝ても覚めても), after having the chance to interpret for Hamaguchi several years ago when his epic Happy Hour (ハッピーアワー) came to MoMA.  This month the theater will feature Kon Ichikawa’s Alone Across the Pacific, based on the eponymous non-fiction book about the first successful transpacific solo sea voyage from Nishinomiya, Japan to San Francisco, California.

If short films are more your thing, don’t miss Asia Society’s New York Japan CineFest next week.  This two-night program features a diverse lineup of shorts, as well as Read More

Check out AJET’s Connect Alumni Spotlight featuring JETwit’s own, Steven Horowitz: http://connect.ajet.net/2019/05/30/alumni-spotlight-steven-horowitz/

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Shukan NY Seikatsu. Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.

Returning to New York in June for its 15th annual celebration, The Joy of Sake hosts the world’s largest sake tasting outside Japan, with a record 513 competition-level sakes and 19 top restaurants serving the best in traditional and contemporary Asian cuisine.

While statistics show that sake is losing ground to beer in Japan, it continues to make inroads in the U.S., especially among drink-savvy New Yorkers.

“The best showcase of this in the U.S. is The Joy of Sake,” said Joy of Sake board member Chris Johnson (Oita-ken, 1992-95), an experienced sommelier and restauranteur whose time in Japan began in the early ’90s as a participant of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. Also known as the Sake Ninja, Johnson adds, “As a JET alum, having the opportunity to work with the national beverage of Japan is an honor and truly important.”

A beverage that can be paired with foods as diverse as sushi, chocolate and even pizza, sake lovers will also be able to sample exclusive appetizers at the event from some of New York’s most distinguished eateries, including Morimoto, Sakagura and Momofuku Ssäm Bar, enhancing the appreciation of the luster that fine sakes add to a meal.

A brewer’s technique and commitment help determine a great sake, and over 200 sakes not available in the U.S. are featured in this year’s lineup, including more than 100 gold award winners from the 2019 U.S. National Sake Appraisal.

“It’s safe to say,” said Joy of Sake founder Chris Pearce, “that New York has never seen a sake event like this.”

Experience The Joy of Sake Friday, June 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street. For more information and tickets, visit www.joyofsake.com.

Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email

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Job Title: Operations and Program Coordinator 
Posted by: Japan-America Society of Tennessee
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Jennifer Butler (Shizuoka-ken) for passing along the following job opening. Additionally, the CEO is specifically looking for a former JET for this position she said due to our unique experience and background. (And because a former JET she’s hired worked out very well.)

The Japan-America Society of Tennessee (JAST) is seeking an Operations Manager and Program Coordinator to handle all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the JAST office including membership management, and event planning and assistance.  The position is 40 hours per week with a traditional schedule and the opportunity to work remotely. The successful candidate will be a disciplined, task-oriented individual who can balance the ongoing activities of JAST in a timely manner. The candidate must have a professional business acumen, strong organizational and administrative skills and experience.  Japanese language ability and experience traveling or living in Japan is a plus for the position.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the JAST office. Operational activities include answering the JAST phone and emails and responding, purchasing supplies, coordinating JAST mailings, and maintaining JAST administrative files. Picks-up mail every week at P.O. Box. Acts as a liaison with outside vendors. The JAST team works remotely but meets as a staff on a weekly basis. Our virtual office uses G-Suite (shared calendar, drive, docs).
• Maintains and utilizes membership database. JAST uses Wild Apricot membership software for its website, contacts, newsletter creation, event announcements and registration. Explores and learns new and effective ways to utilize Wild Apricot as JAST’s overall membership communication system.
• Overseas administration of JAST office such as bookkeeping, pay roll, membership billing, JAST annual subscriptions. Acts as the liaison for JAST’s bookkeeping and pay roll companies. Oversees accurate record keeping, and on-time payment of JAST invoices. Follows-up with the payment process to ensure timely payment of member dues and invoices.
• Overseas website updates. Works with JAST team to make updates of events, membership information, photos, etc. for the JAST English and Japanese website.
• Assists CEO in launching and producing the JAST newsletter. Oversees the administrative production and coordinates development of content for JAST’s new newsletter this fall.
• Provides correspondence to board members regarding board meetings and prepares board meeting materials. Takes minutes for board meetings.
• Assists CEO in creating annual budget and monitoring cash flow. Has a working knowledge of or ability to learn new accounting software to become familiar with QuickBooks Online.  Ability to apply that knowledge when necessary.

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Job Title: Foreign Commercial Service Officer
Posted by: U.S. Department of State
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a JET-relevant job passed along to us:

Foreign Commercial Service Officer

A lesser-known wing of the US Foreign Service is outside of the State Department, in the Commerce Department, promoting international trade. Unlike at the State Department, knowing Japanese is an advantage here, as per the listing.

More Information and Application Process: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/534157700

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Job Title: Sales Account Manager, Sales Specialist, and Medical Advisor 
Posted by: SunJour Healthcare Corporation
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to friend of JET Keng for passing along the opportunity with his company:

Job Title 1: Sales Account Manager

• Sales Account Manager – Job Description: 
  • Deliver sales performance in line with company’s objectives.
  • Develop and Execute sales activities efficiently.
  • Act as an expert of the Company’s products, therapeutic diseases and health enhancement knowledge to boost sales performance.
  • Possess regulatory professional and market information to work and negotiate with distributors.
  • Complete sales reports and send to HQ.
  • Manage sales team and achieve individual sales target.

• Sales Account Manager – Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s degree or above.
  • Over 7 years working experience in sales account officer, familiar with pharmaceutical and/or supplement industry, and/or familiar with channels of hospitals and/or pharmacy.
  • Experience with conducting customer product demonstrations as part of the sales process.
  • Familiar with Physician Practice administration, patient accounting, business development.
  • Mature, self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Management Experience will be a plus.

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Job Title: JET-relevant Job Listings
Posted by: DSA International
Location: Various
Contract: Full-Time

Here are some JET-relevant job listings courtesy of DSA International:

New Job Listings!

Japanese/American Companies seeking candidates nationwide. Japanese language or cultural background is a big plus! All of our positions are direct-hire with company benefits! See below a small listing of some of our urgent job openings!

CALIFORNIA

• Sales Representative (San Francisco, CA) $58K/yr
• Seafood Sales Representative (San Francisco) to $90K
• Process Engineer, Industrial chemistry/Physics  (San Jose, CA) to $160K/yr
• Accounting/Finance Specialist (San Diego, CA) $80K/yr
• Marketing Trainee (San Diego, CA) $50K/yr
• Accounting Manager (Orange County, CA) $120K/yr
• Sales Engineer & Manager (Orange County, CA) $50-120K/yr
• Mechanical/Sales Engineer (Orange County, CA) $50-70K/yr
• Executive Assistant/Translator (Orange County, CA) $45-55K/yr
• Research Assistant /Regulatory &Compliance  (Orange County, CA) $42-50K/yr
• Sales Support & Sales Representative (Orange County, CA) $37-50K/yr
• Accounting Supervisor (Los Angeles, CA) Up to $60K/yr
• Administrative Assistant / Accounting Trainee(Los Angeles, CA) $33-37K/yr
• Accounting Supervisor (Torrance, CA) $60K/yr

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Job Title: Teaching Fellows, Lead Teachers, and Specialists
Posted by: KIPP Careers
Location: Boston & Lynn, MA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to current JET, Yoshika Wason (Aomori-ken) for the following openings with her former employer:

Openings for the 2019-2020 school year include teaching fellows, lead teachers, and specialists.

Full descriptions here: https://kippcareers.secure.force.com/JOBBOARD?SITE=MASSACHUSETTS

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Job Title: Research Analyst
Posted by: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks again to JET alum, Rachel Brisson (Fukui-ken) for passing along the following job opening with her company:

https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/1972/research-analyst%2c-cue-%28job-id%3a-2019-1972%29/job

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Job Title: Program Coordinator, Global Economy, and Development
Posted by: Brookings Institution
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to JET alum, Rachel Brisson (Fukui-ken) for passing along the opportunity with her company:

Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email

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Job Title: Multiple Listings
Posted by: Tofugu
Location: Portland, OR, USA or Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Here are some jobs passed along to us directly from the company:

“Tofugu is comprised of individuals who are passionate about education, Japan, and the Japanese language. We are a profitable company with ten full-time employees and a large group of part-timers & contractors” -copied directly from the job listing from the link below. Here is the current list of full-time available jobs:

• Customer Support Manager
• Front End Engineer
• Japanese Language Writer and Researcher
• Software Engineer
• Mobile Applications

Application Process: Find more information here: https://www.tofugu.com/jobs/?utm_source=Mailchimp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Email%20Template%20Tofugu%202019%20Jobs%20Header

 

Posted by Tom Baker

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The 13th annual Japan Writer’s Conference will be held on the weekend of Oct. 12-13 at Meiji Gakuin University in Tokyo. The organizers are now seeking writers to give presentations. If you would like to participate, contact details appear at the bottom of this post.

Each year, the Japan Writers Conference attracts English-language writers in a variety of genres and fields to share ideas on the art, craft and business of writing. And each year, a significant number of past and present JETs take part.

At last year’s conference, for example, Holly Thompson spoke about the picture-book market, Suzanne Kamata introduced “The Best Asian Short Stories” anthology, and Tom Baker gave a nuts-and-bolts talk on book reviewing. JET presenters in previous years have included journalist Elaine Lies, textbook author Todd Jay Leonard, travel writer Victoria Vlisides, and novelists Benjamin Martin and Percival Constantine.

Run entirely by volunteers, the Japan Writers Conference is a free event open to all. Details on this year’s event can be found at japanwritersconference.org.

Writers interested in making a presentation at the 2019 conference should first read the “Call for Proposals” and then contact co-coordinators John Gribble at gribblej@gol.com and Karen McGee at karenandcheyenne@hotmail.com. The deadline for presentation proposals is June 1.

Posted by Sydney Sparrow. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email

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Job Title: Senior Analyst
Posted by: Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.
Location: Washington, D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Here’s a job via JETAADC:

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. is currently looking to fill a Sr. Analyst position in their Washington, DC office.

Mitsui’s Washington, DC office was established as a corporate branch in 1979 to monitor U.S. political, economic, legislative, and regulatory issues in Washington with some focus on energy and natural resources business field and on local international institutions such as World Bank, IMF, IDB and so forth. WSHZZ also expanded intelligence field to trade because it became a large political and economic issue between U.S. and Japan as Japanese economy grew fast in 1980s.  U.S. government driven new technologies are also of our interest.

Regionally, we monitor not only U.S.-Japan relationship, but also U.S. and other nations’ relationship on a bi-lateral or group basis while we focus on political and economical information of Latin American nations as Mitsui & Co. (USA) covers Americas in its entirety. With our stock of experience and information as well as good connections to key players in Washington, DC, we would like to be a strong internal business partner providing information and guidance of interest to Mitsui management and colleagues.

Sr. Analyst Position Summary:

This position is responsible for conducting research for Mitsui USA and Mitsui Tokyo. The incumbent will support Washington DC office’s intelligence activities with reports and networking.

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