Chicago JETAA

Beginning February 15, the Japan Information Center will show four recent Japanese films to Chicago. With the assistance of Columbia College and its wonderful theater, we are proud to present a series that illustrates the many ways man deals with nature. All screenings will be held at Film Row Cinema, Columbia College Chicago, 1104 S. Wabash Ave, 8th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605. Doors will open at 6:00 PM, with screenings to begin promptly at 6:30 PM.

eatrip
Monday, February 15
http://eatrip.jp/ (Japanese)

Miyori in the Sacred Forest (Miyori no mori)
Thursday, February 18
http://www.fujitv.co.jp/miyori/index2.html

The Summit: A Chronicle of Stones
Friday, March 5
http://www.tsurugidake.jp

School of Nature: The Children of the Satoyama
Friday, March 12
http://www.sakuraeiga.com/satoyama.html

The Japan Information Center (JIC) at the Consulate General of Japan (737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Illinois) is hosting, “Advertising Photography in Japan: APA Award 2009 International Exhibition”. The exhibition will feature 63 award-winning posters selected by the Japan Advertising Photographers’ Association APA. Each year, the APA recognizes outstanding photographic works in the field of advertising on the basis of their artistic style and aesthetic values. The award-winning works include promotional posters and magazine advertisements that were used widely in the media and in public campaigns in trains and city streets. They depict topics such as the beauty of Japanese nature, cutting edge technology, and facets of the contemporary Japanese lifestyle. This exhibit is open to the public and will run through February 4. The JIC is open Monday through Friday from 9:15 AM – 5:00 PM.

The Japan Information Center in Chicago has an opening for a part-time position that will run from the end of January through the beginning of March. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist with JET Interviews in February (Feb. 15th – 20th), but other responsibilities pertaining to the JET Program and other JIC activities will also be assigned. The pay is $15 an hour for up to 200 hours. The work schedule is somewhat flexible and before and after JET Interviews can be done in half-days. During the interview week (Feb. 15th – 20th), however, you must work full days.

Applicants must be alumni of the JET Program and have excellent organization and communication skills. Applicants must also be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.

If interested, please send your resume to Yoshiko Kono at ykono@japancc.org by Monday, January 18th. After reviewing resumes, you will receive an e-mail or call from us letting you know if you have been granted an interview.

On Saturday, January 30th, please join the Chicago’s JET Program Alumni Association (JETAA) for its 7th Annual Shinnenkai. This celebration of Japanese culture will be held the Unitrin Building, (1 E Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL), from 6 pm – 8 pm. The 2010 shinenkai will feature Japanese food & drinks, games & contests, Japanese music, traditional gyotaku fish painting, a Wii tournament and more! It promises to be a great opportunity to meet others who share an interest in Japan.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 13 & under. All proceeds will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Bring a non-perishable food item (no glass containers) and receive a $5 discount off the adult ticket price.

To RSVP or for more info, contact Rob Corder at President.JETAAChicago@gmail.com.

Saturday, January 16, 6:30PM

You’re invited to the JETAA Nabe Party at Parry’s apartment!
Come warm up with a hot bowl of nabe on January 16th.
JETAA will provide the food and have some drinks, but please BYOB and $10.
Please come anytime, starting at 6:30 PM.
Parry’s apartment is located at 1319 W. Early Ave, Apartment #2.
There is often ample street parking right in front and along Early avenue.

To get there by public transportation:

1. Get off at the CTA Red Line Bryn Mawr stop.
2. Walk west on Bryn Mawr.
3. Take a soft right at the 5-way intersection onto Ridge Avenue.
4. Turn right onto Wayne Avenue
5. Turn left onto Early Avenue.
6. 1319 is a 3 story red brick building on your left.

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If you have any questions, please give Parry a call or Email anytime.

Parry Koriath
pkoriath@gmail.com
(765)749-7694

We look forward to seeing you there! Happy Holidays!