Job: Shop Attendant – Fukushima Prefecture (New York City, NY)
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Job Title: Shop Attendant
Posted by: Fukushima Prefecture
Location: New York City, NY
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to Aya Ota, a coordinator for the Fukushima Prefectural Government for the following part-time job opening:
Fukushima prefectural government of Japan will establish a Fukushima Sake Information Booth at “Canal Street Market” called “Fukushima Sake Challenge Shop,” and they are now hiring part-time staff members in New York.
Please see the following document (PDF): FUKUSHIMA’S SAKE CHALLENGE SHOP
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Aya Ota <aya@bioartsnyc.com>
Job: Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator – Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
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Job Title: Temporary Assistant to the JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Contract: Full-Time
Here is a job passed along to us directly from The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles:
The Japanese Consulate in LA is looking for a temporary assistant to help with JET interviews early next year from early January until late February. This assistant would be working with successful application candidates and interviewers to put together schedules, prepare documents, and ensure our week-long interviews run smoothly.
Please see attached or the following: https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/2018_JETTempAssistantAdWinter.pdf
WIT Life #330: Japan’s 2018 Buzzwords
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Written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03), WIT Life is 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 shares some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
It’s hard to believe but 2019 is just around the corner, the time when Best of 2018 lists begin to emerge. From Japan, the nominees for this year’s buzzwords have been compiled. The 30 candidates will be whittled down to the top 10 as well as an overall winner, to be announced on December 3 (you can vote for your favorite at the bottom of the link!).
Unsurprisingly, many relate to Prime Minister Abe’s work-style reform initiatives (働き方改革 or hatara
kikata kaikaku). I hadn’t heard of short-time harassment (ジタハラ・ 時短ハラスメント or jitahara・jitan-harasumento), the pressure employers put on their workers to reduce overtime and maximize productivity, but I was familiar with the high-level professional system (⾼プロ・⾼度プロフェッショナル制度 or kōdo puro・kōdo purofesshonaru seido). This allows specialists like financial dealers or analysts with ¥10.75 million plus in annual income to be paid based on work performance, rather than hours worked. They won’t receive overtime pay as a result of being exempt from typical regulations, something the opposition party said would lead to longer working hours. It managed to pass and will go into effect for large companies at the start of the next fiscal year.
In the sports category, I liked the selection of buzzword Naomi-esque (なおみ節 or Naomi-bushi). It refers to the gentle and polite way Japanese-Haitian tennis player Naomi Osaka speaks, in contrast to her on-court tenacity. As reported in this blog, she Read More
Job: Executive Associate to the Director and Projects and Programs Administrative Coordinator – East-West Center (Washington, DC)
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Job Title: Executive Associate to the Director and Projects and Programs Administrative Coordinator
Posted by: East-West Center
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time
Here are two job postings from the East-West Center in Washington, D.C. that might be of interest to JET alumni:
Dear Friends and Colleagues of the East-West Center in Washington, D.C.
We are hiring two positions as detailed below. I would be grateful if you could advise your network about these openings or recommend candidates. Applicants should submit the following
- An expression of interest/cover letter specifically addressed to one or other of the two positions;
- A curriculum vitae or resume; and
- Names and contact information for three references.
Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Application materials should be sent to washington@eastwestcenter.org. Thank you for your continued support to the East-West Center including the search for these important positions to enhance and expand our program.
Job: Educational Director – Brooklyn Aozora Gakuen (Brooklyn, NY)
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Job Title: Educational Director
Posted by: Brooklyn Aozora Gakuen
Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time
Please see below for a JET-relevant job passed along to us:
Brooklyn Aozora Gakuen (Blue Sky Preschool) is a bilingual Japanese preschool in Brooklyn, founded in 2012. We provide a balanced Japanese-English early childhood education for children living in the multicultural, progressive urban environment of New York City. Our emphasis is not only on teaching the children Japanese values, morals and spirit, but also on instilling a world perspective through activities derived from American and international cultures.
Currently we are seeking an experienced, creative and progressive-thinking educator to lead the growth of our daycare and preschool programs as the Educational Director. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and be a great motivator and supervisor. The Educational Director will be responsible for the continued development and supervision of our educational approach, bilingual curriculum, community outreach, and classroom management. As Aozora Gakuen is a young and growing school, a hands on problem solver with a flexible and creative mindset will be the ideal candidate. Working closely with the Founder/Managing Director, this is an opportunity to use your talent and experience, to help build a school, loved by the students and at the heart of a thriving multi-cultural Japanese community.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Master Degree in early childhood education or related field of study
- Minimum of five years of successful experience as a group teacher in a program for children under six years of age
- New York State Teaching Certification in Nursery – 6, K – 6, Birth – 2 or Special Education
- Excellent communication skill in both English and Japanese
- Computer skill and literacy
- Interpersonal skills
- Full-time
- Knowledge and understanding of bilingual education is preferable
TO APPLY: E-mail a cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position, your resume and salary requirements to School Director, Miho Nishimaniwa (miho@aozoragakuen.com). Please indicate “Educational Director Position” in the subject line of email. Brooklyn Aozora Gakuen is an equal opportunity employer.
Brooklyn Aozora Gakuen
535 Clinton Ave, 2nd Floor, Suite 2, Brooklyn NY 11238
www.aozoragakuen.com
DEADLINE: open until position is filled
JETAA Chapter Beats November 2018
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Chapter Beats November, 2018
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 Rocky Mountain
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- JETAA NY
JETAA NY Fall Photo Walk
DATE: Saturday, November 3rd
TIME: 12:00 – 14:00 EDT
PLACE: Central Park
5 Av to Central Park W, 59 St to 110 St,
New York, New York 10022
Details
Join us for a casual stroll through Central Park while taking some beautiful pictures of the fall colors. Bring your camera / smartphone / Polaroid and let’s capture the signs of the season. Afterwards, we can show off our new pictures over coffee/tea/snacks.
More details including meeting location to come!
Questions? Contact Andy at community[at]community[dot]org
- JETAA NY / Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College
Carnegie Mellon University is a strategic partner of JETAA and are offering opportunities for JET Alumni to learn more about the master’s programs offered at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.
Their partnership guarantees a 30% minimum scholarship award when JETAA alumni enroll in one of their master’s programs.
Prospective graduate students from a wide spectrum of majors and backgrounds will be interested in learning more about our highly ranked master’s degree programs in Information Systems & Management, Public Policy & Management, and Arts & Entertainment Industry Management.
Please find more information about their Fall Visitation Weekend below:
- Our Fall Visitation Weekend will take place on Friday, November 9th and Saturday, November 10th. Attendees will meet faculty, administrators, and current students to learn about our curriculum, career development, internship opportunities, scholarships, the city of Pittsburgh, and much more. Your students and alumni are eligible for up to a $250.00 travel stipend to attend. Follow this link to Register.
- We will be hosting Online Information Sessions throughout the fall semester. Learn about our master’s programs without leaving your desk! Each session includes a presentation by the admissions team and features the program director and/or current students. For the upcoming schedule of live events, or to view a recorded session, CLICK HERE
- Members of the Heinz College attend conferences, graduate school fairs and other events around the country. We hope you can meet us on the road! Check our Travel Schedule
- Prospective students may also schedule a campus visit or connect with a student.
- JETAA Ottawa
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- JETAA SC
Nihongo Dake Dinner (NDD)
Save the Date! November 10th will be another great opportunity to catch up with alumni while also brushing up on those Japanese skills. Don’t worry if you’re Japanese isn’t perfect because all levels are welcome! Come as you are and enjoy some good food. More details about location will be coming in future newsletters and on our FB page.
- JETAA Cape Town
Japanese Film Festival, Cape Town
DATE: 2nd – 4th November
VENUE: V&A Nouveau
PRICE: Free
The Japanese Film Festival is one of the oldest foreign film festivals in South Africa and has been continuing every year since 1994. Free screenings at V&A Nouveau 2 – 4 November, check it out!
- JETAA UK
JLPT Bootcamp Retreat
| Date | 16th November 2018 – 18th November 2018 |
| Time | Friday evening, All day saturday, and return to Edinburgh on Sunday afternoon |
| Price | £300 |
An weekend of Japanese lessons, meals, games, films and fun at Gorton House (a short drive from Edinburgh)
The weekend aims to be immersive – i.e. we’ll be conversing in Japanese as much as possible, even whilst eating and socialising! However, the emphasis is on fun for ALL LEVELS, so don’t let the immersive aspect scare you! This will be about practising the skills you have in a relaxed atmosphere outside lessons, should you want to.
This retreat is run by JETAA members and and supported by JETAA funds to keep the cost as low as possible for attendees.
More information and register your interest at : https://nihongoscotland.com/index.php/jlpt-bootcamp-language-retreat/
- JETAA Prairies
JETAA Prairies Japan Trivia and Networking Night
Date: Saturday, December 1st
Time: 18:00 – 22:00 UTC
Venue: Garbonzo’s Pizza Pub
471 Portage Avenue, Unit 2,
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E3
Do you like trivia? Are you knowledgeable about Japan? Do you want to test your knowledge in a fun environment? Are you a Japanese national who loves trivia? Are you a current university student who is thinking of applying for the JET Programme?
This event is OPEN TO ALL who are interested in Japanese culture (and not just JET alumni). We will ask questions from a variety of topics including (but not limited to) Japanese history, pop culture, sports, news, geography, and film. Questions will be answered in a team/table format. Don’t worry if you don’t have a team: we will create the teams.
To reserve your spot(s), please send your rsvp (name and number of guests) to rsvp@jetaaprairies.ca by Friday, November 16th, 2018.
- JETAA ABC
DATE: Saturday, November 17th
TIME: 14:00 – 20:00 PST
VENUE: A-maze-ing Laughter
Morton Park, 1800 Morton Ave,
Vancouver, BC V6G加拿大, Vancouver
Please RSVP with the following Link by November 14th, 2018
(https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Ts_7OBkoK33jJ0nO9TUu2-6D1yAl5PuuHmka1wgZrNI)
Come out and join us for an epic downtown-wide scavenger hunt! The JETAABC Amazing Race 2018 will be a video/photo scavenger hunt where participants compete in teams of 2 to 4. Friends of JET alumni are welcome to join!
The theme of our Amazing Race will involve Japanese culture and its history in downtown Vancouver: since the beginning to the present day.
On the day of, you will receive A Hit List of Tasks for which the locations and methods will range widely but can primarily be performed within downtown. For each completed task, teams will be awarded points of varying degrees – depending on difficulty of the task. The teams with the highest points at the end wins! The race itself will run from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. We will be meeting at the A-Maze-ing Laughter Statues near Stanley Park at 2:00 for to start the race at 2:30pm sharp!
From 6:00pm to 8:00pm, an after-party will be held and all participants are encouraged to come. We will be showcasing the goods of our photo hunt as well as announcing the winners of our competition over food and drinks. If you cannot make it for the Race itself, we highly recommend that you join us for the after-party!
More details of the event to come!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ian Fan at ian@jetaabc.ca.
- National AJET
ATTENTION JET ALUMNI
An exciting opportunity for bilingual Japanese speakers to make extra income has been shared with National Ajet. Please see details below.
JeenieTM is a mobile app that connects travellers on demand via video/audio with LIVE linguists who can help them with language and cultural issues (think “Uber” for languages). Linguists can sign up at absolutely no cost and then decide how much, how often and where they would like to work. It all takes place in cashless transactions, worldwide, 24/7, via smartphone. More information is at www.Jeenie.com.
We have significant opportunities for Japanese speakers to earn extra income right now, and we think JET alumni would be ideal candidates for providing services on our platform. They can work on their own schedule from home (or almost anywhere) and get paid for their valuable language skills. We would be delighted to welcome them to our community of Language Jeenies!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Joe Hisaishi, Anime NYC, ‘Shoplifters’
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By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.
From the silver screen to the stage to J-pop, November is just as colorful as the autumn leaves drifting through the air. Add these live events to the mix and you’ve got an irresistibly epic rundown.
This month’s highlights include:
FUNimation
Nov. 3, 5
Dragon Ball Z: Saiyan Double Feature
Regal E-Walk 42nd Street 13, 247 West 43nd Street
AMC Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street
$12.50
Catch these two DBZ films back-to-back for the first time in U.S. theaters—fully remastered! In Bardock: The Father of Goku, a low-class Saiyan soldier unexpectedly inherits the ability to see into the future. Haunted by visions of his own end as well as the destruction of his entire planet, Bardock sets off on a nightmarish race with fate to advert the impending disaster. Then, in Fusion Reborn, an industrial disaster in Other World unleashes the monstrous Janemba, a beast who grows stronger with each passing minute. While Goku and Vegeta fight for Other World’s survival, Goten and Trunks confront a ghoulish army of the undead back on Earth, where only an unprecedented act of teamwork can save the universe! Presented in English.
© SUSIE/© Takao Iwasawa
Saturday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.
Akiko Yano + Seiho: Unusual Pairings
Japan Society, 333 East 47th Street
$38, $30 members
Beloved pianist/singer-songwriter Akiko Yano returns to Japan Society for a U.S. premiere collaboration with rising Osaka-based electronic sound artist/DJ and ikebana enthusiast Seiho. This one-of-a-kind concert mixes the singular stylings of Yano’s piano and singing with Seiho’s thumping, atmospheric beats, and flower arranging! Join us on this moody trip into the soundscapes of these two formidable artists as their music melds, merges and even takes shape in floral form.
Courtesy of Willow Arts (Shanghai)
Sunday, Nov. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Joe Hisaishi and David Lang: Music Future Vol. 5
Zankel Hall, 881 Seventh Avenue
$59-$99
Music Future is a concert series started in 2014 by Studio Ghibli film composer, conductor, and pianist Joe Hisaishi. Intended to introduce the latest in contemporary classical music, Music Future includes works from composers Arnold Schoenberg, John Adams, David Lang, Philip Glass, and Bryce Dessner performed by the Future Orchestra. In addition, Hisaishi presents a newly composed work each year. This year, David Lang will join Music Future at Carnegie Hall to present his latest work, Increase.
Job: Language Instructors for CIEE – Council on International Educational Exchange (Tokyo, Japan)
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Job Title: Language Instructors for CIEE Tokyo High School Summer Abroad Programs, 2019
Posted by: Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Darren Biggs (Okayama-ken) for the following job opening with his organization:
Position: Language Instructors for CIEE Tokyo High School Summer Abroad Programs, 2019 (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced levels)
Reports To: Director, CIEE Tokyo
Program Description: CIEE is offering two four-week long language and culture summer programs in Tokyo for US high school students. Through language study, interacting with locals and peers, and participating in organized cultural activities and excursions, students will have an unforgettable and potentially life-changing study abroad experience.
Program Location: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, Japan.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete the curriculum training prior to the program start date, learning the curriculum’s concepts as well as how to use the Canvas platform (online system for managing assignments, grades, communication, and other learning components).
- Teach Japanese language to US high school students for approximately 3 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 4 weeks, using CIEE’s language curriculum.
- Plan and prepare for each day including development of task-based activities that help students meet learning objectives (“can do” statements).
- Work with CIEE Program Leaders and onsite staff to ensure effective communication and curriculum integration into the overall program. This includes coordinating with Program Leaders on “Into the Community” communication activities with locals.
- Meet with co-Instructors and Program Leaders periodically to ensure the students are meeting goals and the program standards are being met
- Serve as the primary contact regarding any curriculum-based matter for the level you teach
- Provide CIEE with valuable feedback in English on the curriculum at the end of each session of the program in a format agreed upon before the start of the program
- At the end of the program, participate in program de-brief, safety assessments, curriculum assessments and evaluations
- Complete CIEE’s training course on Health, Safety, and Security prior to the program start. Abide by CIEE’s policies and expectations regarding the health, safety, and security of students.
Job: English Teacher – International Charter Academy of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
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Job Title: English Teacher
Posted by: International Charter Academy of Georgia
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job passed along to us:
International Charter Academy of Georgia, a new K-5 Japanese English dual immersion charter school in Atlanta, is hiring an English teacher to start immediately.
ICA Georgia seeks qualified and passionate educators to teach students in grade K-5. All employees and volunteers work together to fulfill the ICA Georgia’s mission statement. The thoughts reflected in this description provide structure to the responsibilities and account abilities for this position; however, ICA Georgia expects to employ professionals who will work beyond job descriptions, creating both a fulfilling career environment and very successful outcomes for our students.
The curriculum.at ICA Georgia is based on current Georgia education standards with each student receiving instruction in English and Japanese. As a result, teachers work collaboratively in teams of two to ensure that students learn all required standards. A student’s exposure to each language will vary based on grade level: (K will be 80/20 (Japanese/English); 1st and 2nd Grade will be 60/40; 3rd through 5th will be 50/50). Details can be found here.
Information on the school can be found here: https://www.internationalcharteracademy.org/
Job: Bilingual Administrative Assistant – CSI (Lexington, KY)
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Job Title: Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Posted by: CSI
Location: Lexington, KY
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a JET-relevant job with CSI:
We’re looking for a full-time bilingual (Japanese) administrative professional with a great attitude, in-depth knowledge of office procedures, expert communication skills, and the utmost discretion. We’re looking for someone with strong language skills and a genuine interest in bridging the cultural challenges associated to working regularly with multi-nationals. Our ideal candidate will be committed to doing whatever it takes to get the job done right.
As an office administrator, you will:
- Perform light interpretation/translation
- Support immigration and travel logistics
- Support project scheduling
- support IT network competencies
The successful candidate with have:
- Business-level English/Japanese
- Proven ability to organize mountains of data
- Sensitivities to deadlines
- Familiarity with standard office applications
Additional skills that will be valued are:
- Familiarity with and/or eagerness to learn about Japanese-American manufacturing
- Solid and strategic communication
This position is an entry level position with options for future advancement in a dynamic and growing company. If you’re a consummate professional with a passion for communication and a love of challenges, come join our successful team.
Key Words: Automotive, Manufacturing, Bilingual (Japanese / English), Office, Administration, Operations, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Scheduling, Travel, Sage, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Quicken, Immigration, Translation, Interpretation
Application Process and More Information: http://csi-ky.com/pup/indeed-jobs/ce8e434487b1ebe54ebb/bilingual-administrative-assistant/
Job: Sales Promotion Supervisor – YKK (Marietta, GA)
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Job Title: Sales Promotion Supervisor
Posted by: YKK
Location: Marietta, GA
Contract: Full-Time
Here’s a job received directly from the company:
YKK is looking for a sales promotion (marketing) supervisor who can speak Japanese. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please have them send a resume to Jessica Cork at <JessicaCork@YKK-USA.COM>.
The job description is here: Sales Promotion Supervisor – Job Description (it is active even though it says 2012. You would be replacing that person who started in 2012 and has since been promoted.
Job: Senior Placement Assistant – New York University (New York, NY)
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Job Title: Senior Placement Assistant
Posted by: New York University
Location: New York, NY, US
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Clara Solomon (Tottori-ken) for the following job opening that will work directly for her at New York University:
Detail oriented individual with strong technical skills and a can-do attitude sought to provide critical support for career services for over 400 LLM (Master of Laws) students and alumni annually. This position supports LLM related career events, which includes more than 20 in-person events every academic year and the International Student Interview Program (ISIP). The position also updates and maintains all job search materials, including the LLM career website and 200+ page LLM career handbook along with numerous tip-sheets and other handouts.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.
Job: Multiple Positions – Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia, PA)
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Job Title: Multiple Positions
Posted by: Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia
Location: Philadelphia, PA, USA
Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time
Here are two jobs and a paid internship passed along to us at the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia:
Corporate Relations Manager
JASGP seeks a part-time, exempt Corporate Relations Manager to manage its corporate support program through corporate membership and sponsorships. The Corporate Relations Manager is primarily responsible for advancing the corporate support program, including the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate supporters. This position works closely with the Associate Director of Development & Data Analytics, the Associate Director of Special Projects, and the Executive Director. Upon a six month performance review, this position will be evaluated for conversion to full-time nonexempt status.
Project Manager
The Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia seeks a project manager to lead its Japan 2020 project. The position is a full time, temporary, exempt position with a two year contract beginning February 1, 2019 or after. The Project Manager is primarily responsible for coordinating a week-long grassroots summit, including liaising with venues and hotels, coordinating host families, and developing partnership programs with regional partners. This position reports to the Associate Director of Special Projects and will work closely with the Executive Director and Marketing Manager.
2019 Cherry Blossom Festival Intern
JASGP seeks an intern for the 2019 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival project. The position is a part-time (30hrs/week) four month commitment, January through April 2019. The Festival Intern will lead volunteer coordination and assist with event management, social media marketing, and administrative tasks. There is a $4,000 stipend. This position reports to the Associate Director of Special Projects and will work closely with the Marketing Manager.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.
Job: Staff Assistant – Harvard Business School (Boston, MA)
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Job Title: Staff Assistant, Global Initiative
Posted by: Harvard Business School
Location: Boston, MA
Contract: Full-Time
Thanks to JET alum, Christy Bahr (Aomori-ken) for the following job at her current employer:
The Global Initiative is anchored by a team based in Boston with close to 60 staff sitting in key regions around the world to contribute to the school’s global strategy and research. We play a critical role in the School’s efforts to build a deep understanding of and expertise in global business practice and innovation. Executive Education and Harvard Business Publishing represent nearly 50 additional staff members sitting outside the United States.
The Boston-based Staff Assistant for this dynamic group will provide a broad range of high quality administrative and programmatic support to the core staff on campus as well as the team worldwide. He/she will often serve as the first point of contact to a diverse constituent base including faculty, staff, alumni, board advisors, and other Harvard constituents, and over time will be able to answer and manage a broad range of inquiries connecting people with the appropriate resources or project owners.
Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here.
WIT Life #329: Japan-Related Films for Your Weekend
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Written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03), WIT Life is a periodic series about aspects of Japanese culture such as film, food and language. Stacy starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s Japanese news, and here she shares some interesting tidbits and trends along with her own observations.
This week the Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) hosted the premiere of the 2018 documentary 3100: Run and Become from director Sanjay Rawal. It showcases the Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile Race which takes place in Queens every summer. This elite competition requires participants to run this unbelievable distance within 52 days, which means averaging at least 60 miles per day. Competitors come from all over the world, and some have run it as many as 14 times. Rawal also intersperses stories of other amazing distance challenges, such as a member of the Navaho Nation running 110 miles across the desert in memory of his father’s struggles when young, the Gaolo-San Bushmen running in pursuit of their prey and as part of their lifestyle, and the Tendai-shu monks of Mt. Hiei in Japan who carry out a practice of walking to attain enlightenment.
Spiritual training via walking is called 回峰行 (kaihōgyō), and the monks on Mt. Hiei carry out a version that takes place over 1000 days during a seven-year retreat period, called 千日回峰行 (sennichi kaihōgyō). During this time, the monk must remove himself from all family ties and other worldly distractions. Since this tradition began in 1885, only 50 plus monks have finished this quest, most in their 30s and the oldest in his 60s. The film tells the story of the monk Gyoman-san who is midway through his journey, and examines his mental state as he attempts to accomplish this major feat. He describes a point where you no longer Read More
