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Job Opening: Administrative Assistant II, MIT

Posted on September 1, 2012 by LM

Title: Administrative Assistant II Institution: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department: Research Laboratory of Electronics Location: Cambridge, MA Education: not listed, experience and fluency in Japanese preferred Deadline: not listed (posted on 8/29 to HigherEdJobs.com) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II, Research Laboratory of … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Minimalist Miyazaki Film Posters

Posted on August 31, 2012 by LM

As seen on The Mary Sue. Ramón García, who runs the tumblr The Art of Animation, has created ten minimalist redesigns of posters for eight of Miyazaki Hayao’s animated films. I’m personally fond of the Mononoke mask one, though I … Continue reading →

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JFTC Essay Competition 2012: “Strategies for a Depopulating Japan”

Posted on August 28, 2012 by LM

Deadline: Sept. 15, 2012 1. Essay Topic The population of Japan peaked at 127.79 million people in 2004. According to the medium-variant projection of the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, by 2030 it will decrease to 115.22 … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Bilingual Product Specialist (Japanese/English), Nintendo

Posted on August 26, 2012 by LM

Company: Nintendo Location: Redmond, WA Education: BA and JLPT 1 Posted: Aug 2 (Aug 8 to LinkedIn) Description of Duties Translates game text, scripts, manuals and other text as requested Provides input regarding localizing game content Translates in-game text, voice … Continue reading →

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Japan ICU Foundation Fundraising Dinner for Tohoku

Posted on August 26, 2012 by LM

Via JETWit.com On Friday, September 14, the Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF) will hold a special Fundraising Dinner in Washington, DC to support ICU’s ongoing programs for earthquake relief in Japan. The Tohoku Earthquake moved us all in its devastation and … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Director of Admissions/International, Monroe College

Posted on August 25, 2012 by LM

Institution: Monroe College Location: New Rochelle, NY Posted: 08/23/2012 Application Due: Open Until Filled Education: BA required, MA preferred SUMMARY Monroe College seeks outcomes-focused Assistant Directors to plan, coordinate, and supervise international enrollment initiatives directed at audiences in Asia, Latin … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

Posted on August 23, 2012 by LM

Institution: Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco Location: San Francisco, CA Deadline: Sept. 5, 2012 Education: Bachelor’s degree Established in 1870, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is Japan’s chief diplomatic mission covering Northern California and Nevada. … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: Habitat for Humanity, Miyagi, September 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by LM

Apply to Volunteer in Tohoku (Miyagi, September 2012) Location： Ishinomaki city and Higashimatsushima city, etc Miyagi prefecture Deadline: recruitment will be closed seven days before the program day or if and when the target is met. Dates: A. Sep 1st … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Student Support/ Translator, University, Tokyo

Posted on August 21, 2012 by LM

Via Tempstaff Universal Office Job Update mailing list. New Contract (direct hire) Position for Native English Speakers Job Title: Student Support/ Translator (University) === Conditions === Dates: ASAP-long term Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 08:50-17:20 (1hr break) Salary: 400-500万/year Contract: … Continue reading →

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Denver Film Society Presents Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata and the Masters of Studio Ghibli

Posted on August 16, 2012 by LM

Aug. 17 – Oct. 4, 2012 Join us as we celebrate the magic of famed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli with an enormous retrospective of their greatest works presented in 15 BRAND NEW 35mm prints. All films presented in Japanese … Continue reading →

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