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Fun Link(s) Friday: Halloween Bento

Posted on October 28, 2011 by LM

In Japan and missing Halloween? Celebrating Halloween and missing Japan? Why not combine the two with a delicious Halloween bento? Makiko Itoh of Just Bento and Just Hungry has featured a variety of Halloween-themed bento art from bento bloggers across … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 3

Posted on October 26, 2011 by LM

Part 1: What is a Coordinator for International Relations? Part 2: The Application Process Part 3: Life as a CIR Placement Positions for CIRs are extremely varied in terms of location, duties, and expectations. ALTs know from the start that … Continue reading →

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Call for Volunteers: TEDxTohoku

Posted on October 23, 2011 by LM

Information via Nick Kaufmann. Contact him at nkauf87[AT]gmail[DOT]com for more information. The theme of the TEDxTohoku conference is “Asking the 3.11 Generation,” and it will focus on 12 speakers who are doing relief and revitalization projects in the region. Right … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Yôkai Train

Posted on October 21, 2011 by LM

As many of my fellow expats and I are gearing up for Halloween here in Japan, Japan’s native season of ghosts, ghouls, and things that go bump in the night is in late summer, around Obon. At the risk of … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: World Learning Youth Program Associate, Visitor Exchange Program

Posted on October 20, 2011 by LM

Position Title: Youth Program Associate, VEP Position Grade: G-5 Reports to: Youth Programs Manager, VEP Location: Washington, D.C. Deadline: October 28, 2011 The International Development & Exchange Programs of World Learning has an immediate opening for a Youth Program Associate, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: LEO Lecturer I, Political Science

Posted on October 20, 2011 by LM

Job Opening ID: 62758 Job Title: LEO Lecturer I Work Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Full-Time Regular Deadline: Review will begin immediately, a decision will be made by Nov. 4 Responsibilities The Department of Political Science s seeking … Continue reading →

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Internships at the Japan America Society of Washington, D.C. (Winter/Spring Semester)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by LM

Interning at a Japan America Society is a great way to prepare for a job in the field of cultural exchange. The Japan America Society of Washington, D.C., has five internships open for the winter/spring semester (minimum of 10 weeks). … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Cabin Crew Japanese-Language Speakers, British Airways

Posted on September 28, 2011 by LM

For our readers who hold European Economic Area (EEA) passports or are authorized to live and work in the UK. For more information and to apply, see British Airways’ official website. Mixed Fleet Cabin Crew Japanese Language Speakers Ref UKLHR1385 … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunity: Capacity Building Services Program Internship, Intern #2

Posted on September 24, 2011 by LM

Via the World Learning mailing list. World Learning does not service Japan, but this internship may be of interest to those planning to work in study abroad, international education, and international development. Capacity Building Services　(CBS) Program Internship Deadline: Dec. 10, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: LEO Lecturer II, Japanese Language

Posted on September 24, 2011 by LM

Job Title: LEO Lecturer II Work Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Campus Full-Time Department: LSA Asian Languages & Cultures Posting Begin/End Date: 9/21/2011 – 10/06/2011 Responsibilities Responsible for 10-12 instructional hours per week at any assigned levels of Japanese … Continue reading →

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