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![Amber Liang and Sean Harley explain the art of getting a job without ever asking (i.e., informational interviews). (Steven Horowitz)
By Carolyn Brooks (Ishikawa-ken, 2006-11) for JQ magazine. Carolyn is co-author of the blog MadSilence–a cross-cultural blog written with her father–and a current culture/education related job-seeker in the New York area available for full-time or consulting [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/AmberSean-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Exploring Occupations at the JETAANY Career Forum")
JQ Magazine: Exploring Occupations at the JETAANY Career Forum
Posted on November 14, 2011 | No CommentsAmber Liang and Sean Harley explain the art of getting a job without ever asking (i.e., informational interviews). (Steven Horowitz) By Carolyn Brooks (Ishikawa-ken, 2006-11) for JQ magazine. Carolyn is co-author of the blog MadSilence–a cross-cultural blog written with her father–and a current culture/education related job-seeker in the New York area available for full-time or consulting [...] -
![By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here for related stories.
On Nov. 10 a one-time theatrical screening was held for a new concert film from virtual pop phenom Hatsune Miku. Entitled Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 39′s Live in Sapporo, the film—captured in August at the 2,000 capacity Zepp Sapporo—is Miku’s [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/miku-flyer-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: Film review – ‘Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 39′s Live in Sapporo’")
Justin’s Japan: Film review – ‘Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 39′s Live in Sapporo’
Posted on November 14, 2011 | No CommentsBy JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here for related stories. On Nov. 10 a one-time theatrical screening was held for a new concert film from virtual pop phenom Hatsune Miku. Entitled Hatsune Miku Live Party 2011 39′s Live in Sapporo, the film—captured in August at the 2,000 capacity Zepp Sapporo—is Miku’s [...] -
![If you are currently living in Philadelphia or the surrounding areas, keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming event this fall. In the meantime, make sure to join the Facebook group and read about our Philly Subchapter Representative, Rashaad Jorden, at http://jetaany.org/about/contacts/ (scroll to the bottom).
If you have ideas for events, feel free post on the Facebook group and/or email [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/556_I_Love_Philadelphia-115x115.jpg "New Philadelphia Subchapter Rep and Facebook Group!")
New Philadelphia Subchapter Rep and Facebook Group!
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsIf you are currently living in Philadelphia or the surrounding areas, keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming event this fall. In the meantime, make sure to join the Facebook group and read about our Philly Subchapter Representative, Rashaad Jorden, at http://jetaany.org/about/contacts/ (scroll to the bottom). If you have ideas for events, feel free post on the Facebook group and/or email [...] -
![When: Saturday, November 12th, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Where: Nippon Club (145 West 57th St)
Cost: No cost - open to any JET Alum
RSVP/Questions: Email Pamela Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org
Did you just return from Japan or move to New York and are looking to start your career? Or perhaps have been back for a while and are looking to transition into a new position or field? [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/career-ladd2-115x115.jpg "(11/12) JETAANY Career Forum – Open to All Job Seeking JET Alums!")
(11/12) JETAANY Career Forum – Open to All Job Seeking JET Alums!
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsWhen: Saturday, November 12th, 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm Where: Nippon Club (145 West 57th St) Cost: No cost - open to any JET Alum RSVP/Questions: Email Pamela Kavalam at secretary@jetaany.org Did you just return from Japan or move to New York and are looking to start your career? Or perhaps have been back for a while and are looking to transition into a new position or field? [...] -
![Kirsten Phillips strikes a Yosakoi pose.
By Sierra Soleil (Fukushima-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Sierra works at an ESL school in Manhattan. He enjoys teaching, writing, and riding his bike.
The first weekend of November marked the ninth annual Japan Arts Matsuri (JAM) in New York, this year at the Theater for the New City in the [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_2471-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: JET Alum’s Dance Troupe Wins Big at Japan Arts Matsuri 2011")
JQ Magazine: JET Alum’s Dance Troupe Wins Big at Japan Arts Matsuri 2011
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsKirsten Phillips strikes a Yosakoi pose. By Sierra Soleil (Fukushima-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Sierra works at an ESL school in Manhattan. He enjoys teaching, writing, and riding his bike. The first weekend of November marked the ninth annual Japan Arts Matsuri (JAM) in New York, this year at the Theater for the New City in the [...] -
!["In the end, Sono really does ask us about our humanity, and what life is about. Sure, he takes the bloody, abusive, rape-filled path, but he does touch on some solid stuff. It's a lot of big questions wrapped in a gory, misogynistic, boob-exposing gift box." (Courtesy Salient Media)
By Rick Ambrosio (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08) for JQmagazine. [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/IMG_0865_-courtesy-salient-media-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Film Review – Sion Sono’s ‘Cold Fish’ an Antisocially Acquired Taste")
JQ Magazine: Film Review – Sion Sono’s ‘Cold Fish’ an Antisocially Acquired Taste
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No Comments"In the end, Sono really does ask us about our humanity, and what life is about. Sure, he takes the bloody, abusive, rape-filled path, but he does touch on some solid stuff. It's a lot of big questions wrapped in a gory, misogynistic, boob-exposing gift box." (Courtesy Salient Media) By Rick Ambrosio (Ibaraki-ken, 2006-08) for JQmagazine. [...] -
![[ November 14, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ]
When: Monday, November 14, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Japan Local Government Center (3 Park Avenue at 34th St, 20th Floor)
Cost: No charge
RSVP/Questions?: Email Amber Liang at liang-dot-yxamber-at-gmail-dot -com and via Facebook
Are you interested in a career in International Education or Higher Education? Thinking about a career change? Just want to network with other industry professionals? Come to this industry panel headed by [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/globe-115x100.jpg "(11/14) International & Higher Education Panel and Networking Session")
(11/14) International & Higher Education Panel and Networking Session
Posted on November 6, 2011 | No Comments[ November 14, 2011; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] When: Monday, November 14, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Japan Local Government Center (3 Park Avenue at 34th St, 20th Floor) Cost: No charge RSVP/Questions?: Email Amber Liang at liang-dot-yxamber-at-gmail-dot -com and via Facebook Are you interested in a career in International Education or Higher Education? Thinking about a career change? Just want to network with other industry professionals? Come to this industry panel headed by [...] -
![[ November 10, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] When: Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Solas (232 E 9th St between Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave)
Cost: $10 in advance via Paypal, $12 at the door
RSVP/Questions?: Email reunion@jetaany.org for more information and for Paypal link.
It is reunion season for colleges everywhere and JETAANY is getting in on the action with an event specifically for people who left for JET [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Reunion4-115x115.gif "(11/10) JETAANY 10+ Year Reunion")
(11/10) JETAANY 10+ Year Reunion
Posted on November 5, 2011 | No Comments[ November 10, 2011; 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. ] When: Thursday, November 10, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Where: Solas (232 E 9th St between Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave) Cost: $10 in advance via Paypal, $12 at the door RSVP/Questions?: Email reunion@jetaany.org for more information and for Paypal link. It is reunion season for colleges everywhere and JETAANY is getting in on the action with an event specifically for people who left for JET [...] -
![[ November 19, 2011; 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] When: Saturday, November 19, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Where: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church (351 East 74th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, 5th Floor, New York, NY)
Cost: $20 RSVP via Paypal HERE
Application deadline: November 17
Questions?: Email Mie at JETAANY@mieinc.net
Kendo means “the way of the sword.” It is the oldest and most respected Japanese martial art. Modern Kendo [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/kendo-115x115.jpg "(11/19) Let’s Experience and Learn Kendo!")
(11/19) Let’s Experience and Learn Kendo!
Posted on November 2, 2011 | No Comments[ November 19, 2011; 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. ] When: Saturday, November 19, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Where: Jan Hus Presbyterian Church (351 East 74th Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, 5th Floor, New York, NY) Cost: $20 RSVP via Paypal HERE Application deadline: November 17 Questions?: Email Mie at JETAANY@mieinc.net Kendo means “the way of the sword.” It is the oldest and most respected Japanese martial art. Modern Kendo [...] -
![Miwa Yoshida, center, and Masato Nakamura, right, of DREAMS COME TRUE at New York's Highline Ballroom Oct. 9, 2011. (Mark Higashino)
By David A. in Virginia, special to JQ magazine.
Japanese mega-band DREAMS COME TRUE (ドリームズ・カム・トゥルー a.k.a. ドリカム) made a very rare U.S. appearance at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on October 9, the first [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Dreams-Come-True-Chimera-R.-Productions-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Concert Review – DREAMS COME TRUE in New York City")
JQ Magazine: Concert Review – DREAMS COME TRUE in New York City
Posted on October 31, 2011 | No CommentsMiwa Yoshida, center, and Masato Nakamura, right, of DREAMS COME TRUE at New York's Highline Ballroom Oct. 9, 2011. (Mark Higashino) By David A. in Virginia, special to JQ magazine. Japanese mega-band DREAMS COME TRUE (ドリームズ・カム・トゥルー a.k.a. ドリカム) made a very rare U.S. appearance at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on October 9, the first [...] -
![As the year winds down, JETAA New York’s JQ magazine continues to provide weekly content with an ever-expanding array of articles, interviews and features (for our recent stories, click here). Following our quarterly meeting in Manhattan this week, we’re now looking for new writers from all JETAA chapters worldwide to write and share more material [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/JQ-2011-Logo-Final-LS-Version-copy8-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine Is Looking for Writers for Fall 2011!")
JQ Magazine Is Looking for Writers for Fall 2011!
Posted on October 25, 2011 | No CommentsAs the year winds down, JETAA New York’s JQ magazine continues to provide weekly content with an ever-expanding array of articles, interviews and features (for our recent stories, click here). Following our quarterly meeting in Manhattan this week, we’re now looking for new writers from all JETAA chapters worldwide to write and share more material [...] -
![Yu Sakai brought his ecclectic talent to Japan Society Oct. 20. (Vlad Baranenko)
By Vlad Baranenko (Saitama-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Vlad is an avid photographer.
On Oct. 20, New York’s Japan Society held a sold out co-headlining performance by hometown heroes Cibo Matto and the Japanese singing sensation Yu Sakai in his international debut. Whether an aficionado of jazz, [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Yu-Sakai-Vlad-Baranenko1-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Japan Society Hosts J-Pop Showcase with Yu Sakai and Cibo Matto")
JQ Magazine: Japan Society Hosts J-Pop Showcase with Yu Sakai and Cibo Matto
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No CommentsYu Sakai brought his ecclectic talent to Japan Society Oct. 20. (Vlad Baranenko) By Vlad Baranenko (Saitama-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Vlad is an avid photographer. On Oct. 20, New York’s Japan Society held a sold out co-headlining performance by hometown heroes Cibo Matto and the Japanese singing sensation Yu Sakai in his international debut. Whether an aficionado of jazz, [...] -
![One down, six to go: Voice actors Christopher Sabat, Justin Cook, and Sean Schemmel of 'Dragon Ball Z.' (Justin Tedaldi)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here for related stories.
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of its English-language debut, Dragon Ball Z is coming to Blu-ray for the first time in America. [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Christopher-Sabat-Justin-Cook-Sean-Schemmel-Justin-Tedaldi1-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: Interview with the English Dub Cast of ‘Dragon Ball Z’ at New York Comic Con")
Justin’s Japan: Interview with the English Dub Cast of ‘Dragon Ball Z’ at New York Comic Con
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsOne down, six to go: Voice actors Christopher Sabat, Justin Cook, and Sean Schemmel of 'Dragon Ball Z.' (Justin Tedaldi) By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here for related stories. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of its English-language debut, Dragon Ball Z is coming to Blu-ray for the first time in America. [...] -
![Peelander-Yellow, center: "I don't care about Band!!!!! We never 'play' music!!!!! We just want to 'play' with youuuuuu!!!!! Come to see our show then check it yourself!!!!!!!!" (Whitney Lee)
By Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) and Vlad Baranenko (Saitama-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine.
Psychedelic, seizure inducing, and fantastically successful in their ability to cause absolute sensory overload [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/peelander-z-Whitney-Lee1-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Peelander-Yellow of Alien Punk Band Peelander-Z")
JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Peelander-Yellow of Alien Punk Band Peelander-Z
Posted on October 17, 2011 | No CommentsPeelander-Yellow, center: "I don't care about Band!!!!! We never 'play' music!!!!! We just want to 'play' with youuuuuu!!!!! Come to see our show then check it yourself!!!!!!!!" (Whitney Lee) By Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) and Vlad Baranenko (Saitama-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Psychedelic, seizure inducing, and fantastically successful in their ability to cause absolute sensory overload [...] -
![[ October 22, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, October 22 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Where: D2NY Design (213 E. 11th St., New York NY)
Cost: $35, prepay on PayPal
Must bring: 4 old T-shirts and a pair of scissors (to cut fabric)
Application deadline: October 20
Participant number: Minimum is 2 and maximum is 6.
Zori are flat and thonged Japanese sandal made of rice [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/zoriClass-115x115.jpg "Let’s make Eco Zori")
Let’s make Eco Zori
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No Comments[ October 22, 2011; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] When: Saturday, October 22 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Where: D2NY Design (213 E. 11th St., New York NY) Cost: $35, prepay on PayPal Must bring: 4 old T-shirts and a pair of scissors (to cut fabric) Application deadline: October 20 Participant number: Minimum is 2 and maximum is 6. Zori are flat and thonged Japanese sandal made of rice [...] -
![[ October 19, 2011; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Zeppelin Beer Hall (297 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ)
Cost: Everyone pays for their own food and drinks- no prepay!
RSVP: Please email Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org or sign up on Facebook!
Questions: Contact Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org
We are excited to have our inaugural NJ subchapter event! Come meet fellow JET [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/zeppelin_620-115x115.jpg "(10/19) First JETAA New Jersey Subchapter Event in Jersey City!")
(10/19) First JETAA New Jersey Subchapter Event in Jersey City!
Posted on October 13, 2011 | No Comments[ October 19, 2011; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] When: Wednesday, October 19th, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Zeppelin Beer Hall (297 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ) Cost: Everyone pays for their own food and drinks- no prepay! RSVP: Please email Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org or sign up on Facebook! Questions: Contact Rachelle de Leon at njrep@ jetaany.org We are excited to have our inaugural NJ subchapter event! Come meet fellow JET [...] -
!["'Aftershock' is supposed to communicate how far-reaching the influence of Japan has been on cartoonists all over the world, and how we feel in a moment like this. I guess more than an open letter, it's a get well card." (Courtesy of Adam Pasion)
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Adam-Pasion1-115x115.jpg "Justin’s Japan: Interview with cartoonist Adam Pasion on ‘Aftershock’ and ‘Sundogs’")
Justin’s Japan: Interview with cartoonist Adam Pasion on ‘Aftershock’ and ‘Sundogs’
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No Comments"'Aftershock' is supposed to communicate how far-reaching the influence of Japan has been on cartoonists all over the world, and how we feel in a moment like this. I guess more than an open letter, it's a get well card." (Courtesy of Adam Pasion) By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here [...] -
!["I assumed a response to the earthquake would be grim. I was, however, relieved to see that there is a nice dose of playfulness alongside the serious, an homage to resilience and the inimitable Japanese sense of humor." (Cover illustration by Skye Ogden)
By Sharona Moskowitz (Fukuoka-ken, 2000-01) for JQ magazine. Sharona works at a literary [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Aftershock-Cover-Skye-Ogden1-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Book Review – ‘Aftershock: Artists Respond to Disaster in Japan’")
JQ Magazine: Book Review – ‘Aftershock: Artists Respond to Disaster in Japan’
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No Comments"I assumed a response to the earthquake would be grim. I was, however, relieved to see that there is a nice dose of playfulness alongside the serious, an homage to resilience and the inimitable Japanese sense of humor." (Cover illustration by Skye Ogden) By Sharona Moskowitz (Fukuoka-ken, 2000-01) for JQ magazine. Sharona works at a literary [...] -
!["As for how being on JET has influenced my writing—definitely, a lot of the fantastical world in my book 'The Order of Odd-Fish' is inspired by what I saw and experienced in Japan." (Courtesy of James Kennedy)
By Renay Loper (Iwate-ken, 2006-07) for JQ magazine. Renay is a freelance writer and Associate Program Officer at the [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/jk_profile_cropped3-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Author/JET Alum James Kennedy on the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival")
JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Author/JET Alum James Kennedy on the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No Comments"As for how being on JET has influenced my writing—definitely, a lot of the fantastical world in my book 'The Order of Odd-Fish' is inspired by what I saw and experienced in Japan." (Courtesy of James Kennedy) By Renay Loper (Iwate-ken, 2006-07) for JQ magazine. Renay is a freelance writer and Associate Program Officer at the [...] -
![Green Tea IPA, one of over 20 beers ready for tasting at Japan Society's Beer Revolution event Oct. 5. (Courtesy Baird Brewery)
By Vlad Baranenko (Saitama-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Vlad is an avid photographer.
With an exploding market for craft beer here in the U.S., Japan’s contribution to the industry, known domestically as ji bīru (地ビール), has seen tremendous [...]](http://jetaany.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Green-Tea-IPA-Courtesy-Baird-Brewery1-115x115.jpg "JQ Magazine: Japan Society Launches Beer Revolution")
JQ Magazine: Japan Society Launches Beer Revolution
Posted on October 11, 2011 | No CommentsGreen Tea IPA, one of over 20 beers ready for tasting at Japan Society's Beer Revolution event Oct. 5. (Courtesy Baird Brewery) By Vlad Baranenko (Saitama-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Vlad is an avid photographer. With an exploding market for craft beer here in the U.S., Japan’s contribution to the industry, known domestically as ji bīru (地ビール), has seen tremendous [...]
