{"id":10405,"date":"2010-01-30T16:12:53","date_gmt":"2010-01-30T20:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=10405"},"modified":"2010-01-30T16:12:53","modified_gmt":"2010-01-30T20:12:53","slug":"brainstorm-crew-request-for-article-writers-from-jq-editor-justin-tedaldi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2010\/01\/30\/brainstorm-crew-request-for-article-writers-from-jq-editor-justin-tedaldi\/","title":{"rendered":"Brainstorm Crew: Request for article writers from JQ Editor Justin Tedaldi"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest issue of JQ (JETAA NY Quarterly) Magazine<\/a> has hit the stands, and now Editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2000-01) working on the next issue and seeking writers.\u00a0 Read on for more info.\u00a0 (It also actually stands on its own as a great list of JET-relevant things and interesting JET alums.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Hi, Brainstorm Crew<\/span>! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hope everyone’s enjoying the start of the new year (a link to JQ\u2019s current issue is here<\/span><\/a><\/strong> in case you haven’t seen it yet, thanks always for your contributions and ideas and feel to link the new issue to your own sites\/blogs to promote us).\u00a0Below are the story ideas needing takers for our March 2010<\/span> issue and beyond. De wa<\/em>\u2026<\/p>\n

Deadlines are as follows:<\/p>\n

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong> Registering a story assignment with me at magazine@jetaany.org<\/span><\/span><\/a>, or pitching an idea of your own for approval. <\/span>All suggestions are welcome. <\/span>We’ve been picking up more new writers with each issue, and I encourage all first-timers whether you consider yourself a seasoned writer or not. (Just mind the deadlines!)<\/p>\n

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14<\/span>:<\/span><\/strong> Deadline for submitting\u00a0a final draft of your story. Extensions will be granted on a case-by-case basis, less\u00a0so for\u00a0new writers.<\/p>\n

I would also greatly appreciate added assistance\u00a0with the following:<\/p>\n

AD SALES CALLS:<\/span><\/strong> More sales means more JETAANY-sponsored events.\u00a0 It takes under two minutes to get an answer in most cases.\u00a0 Write for more info.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nCOPY EDITING\/PROOFREADING:<\/span><\/strong> For those of you who like reading this thing cover to cover. Multiple times. <\/span><\/p>\n

YOUR OWN STORY IDEAS: <\/span><\/strong>Anything\u2019s fair game! Some of our most interesting material comes from suggestions from our more dedicated readers.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Now the fun stuff. Below are the story ideas.\u00a0Thanks for reading and providing your support, and e-mail at magazine@jetaany.org<\/span><\/a> with any other questions\/ideas.<\/p>\n

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CONSULATE GENERAL JAPAN CARAVAN<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This is a decade-plus program run by New York<\/span>\u2019s Consulate General of Japan<\/span> that sends consulate staff (American and Japanese) to New York high schools and junior high schools to introduce students to Japanese culture. Earlier this month, I participated as a volunteer and enjoyed taking part in a Q&A with a very enthusiastic anime\/manga club and faculty. The purpose of this article will be to increase awareness of the program so more JETAA members can get involved. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ASIA<\/span><\/span><\/strong> SOCIETY<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Earlier this month NYC\u2019s Asia Society held a concert called \u201cHogaku,\u201d or Japanese folk instruments played with modern flair. We\u2019ve never profiled Asia Society, so this would be a great time to find out more about how they select their Japanese attractions and exhibitions. www.asiasociety.org<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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TENRI CULTURAL INSTITUTE<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tenri Cultural Institute is a non-profit organization with a mission to promote the study of Japanese language<\/span> and the appreciation of international art forms. Based in Greenwich Village<\/span>, it also houses the Tenrikyo Church, which has its own interesting history. http:\/\/www.tenri.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Japan<\/span> Nite 2010 at Bowery Ballroom<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Annual concert featuring indie acts from Japan. <\/span>This year\u2019s edition will be held Sunday, 3\/21<\/span> at Bowery Ballroom. <\/span>I\u2019m looking for a preview piece con the history of the festival with quotes from either members of one of the groups or the promoters. <\/span>(Info for all acts at ticket homepage below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lineup: Red Bacteria Vacuum<\/span> \/ Omodaka \/ JinnnyOops! \/ Okamato’s<\/span><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.boweryballroom.com\/event\/4053<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Japan Society\u2019s Spring 2010 Performing Arts Schedule<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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This season features kyogen<\/em>, live theater and music. <\/span>Am open to profiles\/reviews of any of the following listed at the page below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.japansociety.org\/performingarts<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Exhibit: Kuniyoshi Monster<\/span> Prints<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u200f<\/span><\/span><\/strong> at Japan Society \u2013 PREVIEW OR REVIEW<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Graphic Heroes, Magic Monsters: Japanese Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi<\/span> from the Arthur R. Miller Collection, March 12<\/span>-June 13, 2010, at Japan Society Gallery<\/span><\/p>\n

Thrashing sea creatures, samurai warriors, and a giant, looming skeleton are among the distinguishing subjects of the brashest of Japan\u2019s Ukiyo-e masters, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797\u20131861), whose populist oeuvre is to be presented by Japan Society Gallery from March 12 to June 13, 2010<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fresh from its spring 2009 showing at London<\/span>\u2019s Royal Academy of Arts<\/span>, where it was the surprise smash hit of the season, Graphic Heroes, Magic Monsters: Japanese Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi from the Arthur R. Miller Collection<\/span><\/a> marks the first major exhibition of Kuniyoshi\u2019s work in the United States in nearly 30 years.\u00a0 The exhibition has been organized by the Royal Academy<\/span> in collaboration with Arthur R. Miller and The British Museum.\u00a0 The vast majority of the 150 color woodblock prints on display are from the Arthur R. Miller Collection, New York, generously loaned to Japan Society by the American Friends<\/span> of the British Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ISSHONI LONDON \u2013 JET Alum Vanessa Villalobos<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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London JET alum\u2019s blog: events, news, review and interviews. I met her back in December and this would be a good Q&A piece for any JETs wanting to learn more about how our alumni groups operate overseas.<\/span><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.isshonilondon.co.uk\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Isshoni-London\/119415767689<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/twitter.com\/IsshoniVanessa<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SAMURAI BEAT RADIO<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This site deals with J-pop and culture in the U.S. They hosted this neat event at Kinokuniya in December. Profile.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rate J-Pop Christmas Songs at Kinokuniya: Sat. Dec 19th! <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Samurai Beat Radio<\/span> will be participating in Kinokuniya Bookstore\u2019s big Christmas<\/span> Raffle event on Sat. Dec 19 starting 1pm.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s \u201cSamurai Beat Radio presents Rate the J-Pop Christmas Songs!\u201d.<\/p>\n

Vote online now! Find and hear the selections here on SBR blog!!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/blog.samuraibeatradio.co<\/span>m<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

info@samuraibeatradio.co<\/span>m<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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JAPANESE HIP-HOP IN NY<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anyone know of Japanese hip-hop groups or amateur dancers here in New York? <\/span>I\u2019d like to do a profile on this growing scene.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SUPERGLORIOUS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Superglorious is an NYC based event producer that produced the FETES \u201909 rock concert following last September\u2019s New York Anime Festival<\/span>.\u00a0 They live events with music lovers in mind with a Japanese twist.\u00a0 From their homepage: Music is energy, music is spiritual.\u00a0 Our goal is simply to push the limits of what is being done live and blow minds\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hayden Brereton<\/span><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.superglorious.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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BAND: THE HEIZ (ERIC BRESLER, TOKYO NO RECORDS)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hayden\u2019s friend runs a label, and he’s doing a tour for a Japanese punk band called the Heiz: http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/theheiz<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Open to a profile.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A CRITICAL JAPANESE ASSESSMENT OF \u2018HEROES\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve never seen the hit show, but I understand that it\u2019s featured several prominent Japanese and Japanese American actors who speak plenty of Nihongo as the scenes call for it. Any fans of the show out there who care to do a commentary of whether or not it\u2019s authentic and\/or a good example of \u201ccool Japan\u201d\u2019s soft power in the American mainstream?<\/span><\/p>\n

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STUDYLINK<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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From Australian JET Josh Flannery:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi. I have actually been including Japanese universities and language schools in our e-newsletter each month. This is actually in line with part my own business (StudyLink) where we promote universities from around the world – including Japan.<\/p>\n

For example:
\nhttp:\/\/studylink.com\/display\/provider\/provider-info.html?pid=pid-mm-01-iujapn<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n


\nProfessors can be helpful however they are often not always the decision makers and most universities large enough to offer quality programs targeting foreigners have their own advertising\/marketing offices. Its a case of knocking on alot of doors and talking to alot of people.<\/p>\n

Is your idea to sell some form of advertising and promotion to Japan based universities?<\/p>\n

About StudyLink:<\/p>\n

– established in Australia<\/span> in 1991
\n– now in the US, UK, India and Japan (I set up the StudyLink K.K. in Osaka in 2005) but real reach is in its network of 150+ education agent companies world wide
\n– StudyLink powers a suite of websites which are the most used resource for students during the decision making process
\n– Besides the web portals which offer a research tool to students, we have developed a online application system specifically for students, student recruitment companies and universities\/colleges to use <\/span><\/p>\n

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JETLOG: LAURA POP (PROFILE) <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Laura is a current JET (Mie-ken 2008-) who writes fantasy and science fiction for children and young adults, and is an occasional playwright\/film maker. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s one of her short stories titled \u201cIn theShadow Realm\u201d \u2013 http:\/\/www.viatouch.com\/learn\/Storystation\/Stories\/in_shadow_realm.jsp<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a documentary she made in Malawi (on YouTube<\/span>):\u00a0 http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ApdQpfi4i7E<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

To read about her amazing adventures all over Japan, check out her her blog:\u00a0 http:\/\/laurajanepopp.livejournal.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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JET ALUM IN JAPAN STEPHEN PALANIK<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephen (Fukushima-ken, 2004-08) is currently living in Japan post-JET, and has helped JetWit.com<\/span><\/a> honcho Steven Horowitz in posting jobs that are currently up for grabs in Japan. Would make a nice JETlog profile.
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MATT SCHLECHT, EDITOR OF NYABlog<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt (Akita-ken, ’98-’99) is the editor of online art listings and reviews site\u00a0NY Art Beat (www.NYArtBeat.com<\/span><\/a>).\u00a0Even though\u00a0it covers the NYC art world,\u00a0it has a strong connection to\u00a0Tokyo<\/span>.\u00a0Profile.
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TEAMTEACHERS.COM<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

An innovative telecommunications site for Team Teaching, founded by a JET. <\/span>http:\/\/www.teamteachers.com<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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JOB PROSPECTS FOR JETS, CIRCA 2010<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m interested in a piece that talks about the challenges new returnee JETs face after coming home and looking for work in this economy, as well as other JET alums\u00a0considering new jobs or just looking for work.\u00a0 This could be as simple as anecdotes (along the lines of our “How’s the Economy Treating You?” feature from fall 2008), but I’d like to turn this into an actual feature story, with at least three volunteers providing the details. And if you happened to have found a job in this economic climate, share the joy to give the rest of us some hope!<\/span><\/p>\n

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JETSET – CANADIAN JETS IN JAPAN<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Melissa C. runs JETset, a site for Canadian JETs in Japan and the\u00a0number one Web site for JET participants.\u00a0Site profile. http:\/\/www.jetsetjapan.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

JET ALUM KIRK AKAHOSHI \/ QUARTERLIFE CRISIS<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Kirk Akahoshi is a life coach and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) pracitioner who is also currently pursuing a marriage and family therapy license. He leads the “Quarterlife Crisis Workshop” and would make\u00a0an interesting subject\u00a0for the self-employed\/entrepreneur JET alum angle. \u00a0www.QuarterlifeCrisisCoach.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

JETlog: DAN DOOHER <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dan is a prefectural advisor in Akita-ken.\u00a0 Would make a good profile (to learn just what a PA does)\u00a0or JETlog piece.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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