Category Archives: embassy

Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 – The Last 10 Years

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Paula

For the fourth article in our Japanese Studies: 5-10-20 series, today we will hear from Abigail MacBain, a Ph.D. student in the East Asian Languages & Cultures department at Columbia University who went the indirect path to graduate school, gaining experience through a … Continue reading →

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Internship: Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Paula

Internship Opportunity The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan is seeking unpaid, part to full-time interns (12-35hrs/week) for Summer 2013. Internship start/end dates and hours are customized with the academic schedule of the chosen candidate.   The JICC … 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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JET Recruiting Sessions 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by LM

Thinking of applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR)? Check out the Consul-General of Japan in Miami’s JET calendar for recruiting events and information sessions near … Continue reading →

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Job openings: Japanese embassy in Washington DC

Posted on July 6, 2011 by reedda02

There are two full-time positions available at the Embassy of Japan in DC and one unpaid internship available at the Japan Information and Culture Center (JICC). Economic Section Administrative Assistant: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/econopen062711.html Political Section Administrative Assistant: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/politicalopen062911.html JICC Internship: http://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/english/html/Summer%202011%20Internship.pdf If … Continue reading →

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JET Application The Sequel: The Interview Strikes Back

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Hakuba Jen

Long time no see guys.  Sorry about the radio silence. However, my sources (and by sources I mean Facebook) tell me that the results for JET interviews have been released and those chosen are beginning to freak out a bit. … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C.

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Paula

There is currently an open Administrative Assistant position in the Economics Section at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC. If you live in the MD, NOVA, DC area (or are willing to relocate) and have a background in Japanese … Continue reading →

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Working in a Japanese Work Place

Posted on October 18, 2010 by reedra01

My first priority after college was to get a job. I was fresh out of school and it was not very difficult to keep my resume to a page in length. At times, I felt ANY job would be great … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt – Getting Started

Posted on October 7, 2010 by reedda02

My name is Danielle and senior year of college I was a Japanese 101 tutor and that was the only job that I had at Gettysburg College. I did not do any sort of internship. Over my summers I worked … Continue reading →

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Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese Work Environment

Posted on September 28, 2010 by reedra01

Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese work environment. Hello!! My name is Rachel and I am back to write about my personal experiences with the interview process for a position in a Japanese work environment. This entry is a … Continue reading →

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