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Job Opening: English Page Editor, Shukan New York Seikatsu Press [part-time]

Posted on August 13, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com Position: SNYS English Page Editor Posted by: New York Seikatsu Press Type: part-time Location: New York, NY Posted Aug. 5, 2013 Overview: New York Seikatsu Press is looking for an English page editor. The Shukan NY Seikatsu (週刊NY生活) paper has broad … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Political Researcher, Embassy of Japan, Washington D.C.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Position: Political Researcher Posted by: Embassy of Japan Location: Washington, D.C. Education: BA Language: English fluency, Japanese proficiency Deadline: Aug. 20, 2013 Overview: The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of Political Researcher. The Embassy offers group … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2014-2015 International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paula

PROGRAM Founded in 1997, the International Affairs Fellowship in Japan (IAF-J), sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the rising generations of leaders in the United States and Japan. The program provides a selected group … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Bilingual Project Assistant, Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] [Sapporo]

Posted on August 11, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Position: Bilingual Project Assistant Posted by: Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] Location: Sapporo Start Date: N/A Posted Aug. 5, 2013 Overview: Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] is the largest fully integrated property specialist delivering design, construction and hotel operations for luxury accommodation in Niseko. … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Paula

Leslie Helm Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan Publisher: Chin Music Press Inc. (March 12, 2013) Paperback: 384 pages ISBN-10: 0984457666 ISBN-13: 978-0984457663 Leslie Helm’s decision to adopt Japanese children launches him on a personal journey … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Staff Assistant, Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages & Literatures, Tufts University

Posted on August 10, 2013 by LM

Institution: Tufts University Location: Medford, MA Posted: 08/02/2013 Deadline: not listed Type: Full Time Education: Associate’s required; BA preferred The Department of German, Russian & Asian Languages & Literatures at Tufts University offers two master’s degrees in German (M.A. in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Asian History, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Paula

Institution: University of Saskatchewan, History Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Position: Assistant Professor, Asian History The Department of History in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track position at the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Staff Reporter/Researcher, Tokyo-Chunichi Shimbun

Posted on August 9, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Position: Staff reporter/researcher Posted by: Tokyo-Chunichi Shimbun Type: Full-time Location: Washington, D.C. Start Date: As soon as possible Application Deadline: August 12, 2013 Overview: Tokyo-Chunichi Shimbun, Japan’s largest regional daily newspaper, is seeking a full-time staff reporter/researcher for its Washington D.C. Bureau. The … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Librarian, The Japan Foundation Los Angeles (JFLA)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by LM

Institution: The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) Location: Los Angeles, CA Education: BA or BS degree required + experience; MA/MLS preferred Deadline: Aug. 16, 2013 Language: Native English, Business-level Japanese The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA), seeks a friendly, innovative … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Language Coordinator, The Japan Foundation Los Angeles (JFLA)

Posted on August 8, 2013 by LM

Institution: The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) Location: Los Angeles, CA Education: MA required Deadline: Aug. 16, 2013 Language: Business-level English, business-level Japanese The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA), seeks a friendly and enthusiastic Japanese Language coordinator to be responsible for … Continue reading →

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