Natsukashii Corner: Train “Easy Transfer and Exit Guides”

Train “Easy Transfer and Exit Guides”

Train Easy Transfer and Exit Guides

This is one thing that I really miss about Japan (although I only remember seeing these in Tokyo). My job in Tokyo demanded that I go to different stations everyday for work. The train network alone is already a crazy nightmare to the inexperienced traveller (JR, Metro, and a hundred other private lines all weaved together), and nothing’s worse than getting off the train and not knowing which direction to go next, especially when you’re pressed for time. But once you get used to it, it’s not so bad. (more…)

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Job Opportunity at the Embassy of Japan: Paper Selection Committee Member

The Embassy of Japan is hiring for the position of JET Programme Paper Selection Committee Member. This is a full-time two-month contract at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa. The successful candidate will play an important role in the processing and evaluation of applications from across Canada for the JET Programme, a long-running international programme run by the government of Japan. (more…)

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Job Opening: Consulate General of Japan

The Consulate-General of Japan in Toronto is seeking an individual for the position of Clerk in the Economic Section. This is a full time job starting in late October, 2014. The term of the contract is for two years, and may be renewable depending on merit/success.

Applicants must submit a detailed résumé with the name and contact numbers of two references to rsvp@to.mofa.go.jp by September 26th, 2014.

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