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JASO BULLETIN BOARD |
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PORTLAND, ORE. (May 11, 2010) New Transpacific Service to Carry Oregon
Exports to Japan |
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Portland
Youth Philharmonic Winter Concert will feature "For Our Children's
Children" by its alumnus Kenji Bunch. JASO members will receive a special
discount. Please contact us at 503.552.8811. |
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2010 Invitation Program for Japanese
American Students - Sponsored by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan,
this program Provides Japanese American students with an opportunity to
learn various aspects of Japan including politics, economy, society,
history, culture, language, etc. -
Read more |
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Portland Community Mediaia charts a new
direction to meet the needs of a new economy -
Read more |
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Tokyo International University of America
celebrates its 20th anniversary - More information available here |
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A book:
70 Japanese Gestures available through Pacific Dreams |
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Aerotek is currently seeking a Quality Director for one of their clients
in the Silicon Manufacturing Industry. Fore more information contact Kevin
Sullivan at ksulliva@aerotek.com or by calling 503.403.1931. |
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NAJAS （National Association of Japan America Societies) seeks new
president -
more information |
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JETRO
ZONE at MECT2009 - Invitation
- If your company is thinking about taking
advantage of the rapidly expanding business opportunities in Japan,
interested in setting up an office in Japan or is currently seeking Japanese
partners to establish a business with in the Japanese market, you are
invited to apply for the JETRO ZONE at MECHATRONICS TECHNOLOGY JAPAN 2009 (MECT
2009). |
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Oregon Economic & Community Development and
the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank - a federal agency)
Have Signed a Partnership Agreement
- The Ex-Im Bank's City/State Partners Program
is a national marketing initiative that brings export financing services to
small and medium-sized U.S. companies through cooperation with state and
local government offices and private sector organizations. |
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Portland State University
- offering Japanese Interpretation Workshop -
call 503.869.3531 for information |
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International School
- Language Immersion Summer Camp
Now
open for enrollment - Read more |
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Portland-Sapporo Sister City Association
celebrates 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship by welcoming a
delegation of Sapporo officials (June 5-8) -
Read more |
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Sanyo Solar Oregon
is seeking bilingual Accounting Manager -
Read more |
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Imperial Hotel Tokyo - Special rate for NAJAS members
- effective December
2, 2008 through March 31, 2009 - Read more |
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Internship available at Oregon Nikkei
Legacy Center's Collections and Exhibits Department -
Read more |
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Japan Tour - November 2008 - Read more |
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Gresham Japanese Garden Needs Help! -
The Portland and Gresham-Troutdale JACL chapters are organizing a one-day
garden restoration project and are looking for willing participants. Date
TBD.
- Please contact Jim Kennedy at member-JK@pdxjacl.org |
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United States Youth For Understanding
is seeking host families for their Japanese students. |
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WABC Japan 2008 in Nagoya, Japan - November 21-22, 2008
World Aquatic Babies & Children is Oregonfs
first swim school, which is internationally known as developmental educator
that specializes in aquatic education and safety skills for infant and
toddlers. This year, they will have an international workshop event in Nagoya, Japan. For
more details, please visit their website at
http://www.wabcswim.com/H_WABCJapan2008.htm.
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Rogue Ales Brewery is 3-time Grand Champion at the United States Beer
Tasting Championships -
Read More! |
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Taisei Juku - Taisei Center for Learning is
now open!
- visit their website for more information:
www.taiseicenter.com |
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The Japan Foundation Seeks Applicants
for Performing Arts Japan -
Read More |
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National Association of Japan-America
Societies (NAJAS) 30th Anniversary! - NAJAS celebrates its 30th
anniversary in 2008. There will be many special events throughout the year.
For more information, please visit their website at
www.us-japan.org. |
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Oregon-based Nonprofit Organization,
Human Solutions, has launched new fully interactive website! |
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Wells Fargo History Museum -
www.wellsfargohistory.com
Free guided
tours Monday - Friday: Enjoy display of original Concord Coaches, Wells
Fargofs Banking and Express documents, artifacts, early photos, gold coins,
mining tools, ore, balance scales, working telegraphs, western fine art, and
more! |
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Pacific Dreams Institute - Series of
seminars offered by Pacific Dreams, Inc.
Details are available here
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The
International School is enrolling for Japanese Immersion Summer & School
Year Programs |
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Aquila
Glass School Supports Organizations to Help Children with Cancer and Other
Life Threatening Diseases |
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Kurisu Apprenticeship Program -
Kurisu International |
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Seeing America from Portland perch
- an article by Richard Read (Oregonian, 01/02/06) |
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Richmond Japanese Immersion Preschool Program |
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PDXposed - Portland-Sapporo
Sister City Association Press Release
(more info available at the association's website
www.pssca.org) |
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Pacific Dreams, Inc. Online Bookstore - a great selection of
Japan-related books |
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Reischauer
Scholars Program - opportunitis for high school juniors and seniors
to engage in an intensive study of Japan |
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Oregon Economic and Community Development Department
Oregon International Trade Developments -
Visit OECDD website |
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U.S. Japan Tax Treaty Revision |
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The Japanese Language Proficiency Test - The
Japan Foundation Language Center |
Last Updated: 12/19/07
Richmond Japanese Immersion Preschool Program
"Language and communication are at the heart of the human experience. The
United States must educate students who are equipped linguistically and
culturally to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and
abroad. This imperative envisions a future in which all students will develop
and maintain proficiency in English and at least one other language.
(National Standards in Foreign Language Education Project, 1999, P.7)
Program Overview:
The Richmond Japanese Immersion Preschool Program provides a rich bilingual and
bicultural experience that plays upon the natural ability of children to acquire
multiple languages through meaningful and developmentally appropriate
communication. Through well researched and carefully implemented early childhood
learning practices children in the Japanese Immersion Preschool Program will:
* acquire Japanese and English through meaningful and developmentally
appropriate activities such as story time, music, arts & crafts and games.
* experience Japanese language and culture in a positive and supportive
environment
* gain both Japanese and English oral language skills and important early
literacy skills
Benefits of Starting Early:
Learning two languages from an early age, especially in a long well sequenced
program such as the JMP, allows children to develop high levels of proficiency
and more native-like pronunciation (e.g. Strozer, 1994). Furthermore studies
clearly indicate that learning a second language benefits children academically,
cognitively and in developing positive multicultural attitudes. (e.g. Myriam
Met, 1998)
Transition to the JMP Kindergarten:
The Richmond Japanese Immersion Preschool Program provides a solid foundation in
both oral and early literacy skills in both English and Japanese that articulate
well into the K-12 Japanese Magnet Program. Children enrolled in the Japanese
Immersion Preschool Program and completing one year on either a full day or
half-day basis receive automatic placement in the Japanese Magnet Program fee
for service kindergarten in the PPS School Choise lottery process.
As a part of the regular lottery process, children with older siblings currently
enrolled in the JMP K-12 Program receive priority for placement in the preschool
program.
Staffing:
Staffing Ratio: 12:1 teacher student ratio
Projected Staffing for 2006/2007: One full time Certified English teacher
One half time Certified Japanese teacher
One half time Bilingual Educational Assistant
One full time Japanese Intern
Enrollment Options:
Full Day: Monday through Friday, 8:45am-3:00pm
Half Day: Monday through Friday, 8:45am-11:30am
Tuition:
Full Day: $650 per month
Half Day: $400 per month
($150 deposit due with the application)
Enrollment Process:
Application forms should be completed and returned to PPS Enrollment & Transfer
Office by March 24th, 2006. Transfer forms and instructions for paper or
electronic submission are also available online from February 1 at
www.schoolchoice.pps.k12.or.us or
www.richmondjmp.org.
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U.S. Japan Tax Treaty Revision
JETRO San Francisco would like to call your attention to some recent and
important revisions to the U.S.-Japan Tax Treaty that can improve your bottom
line beginning this summer.
According to Lillian Nakagawa of Coudert Brothers LLP, the U.S. and Japan
exchanged new instruments of ratification for the new U.S.-Japan Tax Treaty on
March 30, 2004. Accordingly, the reduced withholding tax provisions in the new
Treaty become effective for amounts paid or credited on or after July 1, 2004.
This revision reduces the withholding rate on royalties for use of intellectual
property from 10% to zero effective July 1, 2004!
Provisions reducing withholding taxes on other payments are also included in the
new Treaty.
The other provisions of the Treaty become effective January 1, 2005 (i.e., for
taxable years commencing on or after January 1, 2005). There is, however, a
transition rule that allows taxpayers to continue to take advantage of the old
Treaty for an additional year if this would benefit them.
The Treaty contains many other provisions and companies with existing
withholding tax issues should consult their attorneys for financial benefit.
Companies without attorneys specializing in Japan should contact the JETRO San
Francisco office for referrals.
These tax treaty revisions present a tremendous savings for U.S. companies and
the time is right to consider opening an office in Japan if you have not already
done so. The San Francisco office expects an increase in new offices this year
because of this revision. This is big news! Do not underestimate the savings you
can gain from this revision.
If you need information on opening an office in Japan, please contact the
appropriate person below at 415-392-1333:
Information Technology: Makoto Abe, Rene Hinojosa or Ritsuko Matono
Biotechnology: Brandon Boyle
Medical Devices: Matt Stephens
Environmental Technologies: Tani Nagaoka
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The Japanese Language Proficiency Test
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is an internationally accredited
language examination designed to measure a person's Japanese skills. Last year
those who applied for the JLPT numbered 286,172 in as many as 100 cities in 38
countries.
Those who pass the JLPT receive certificates of proficiency and, as a result,
are better able to market their certified Japanese skills in order to further
their careers and educational pursuits.
The test has four different levels (Level 1 being the most difficult, while
Level 4 the easiest); the examinee can choose the level that best suits his or
her ability and training. Each test consists of three sections:
character-vocabulary; listening; and reading-grammar.
About The Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 as a special legal entity under the
auspices of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the purpose promoting mutual
understanding and friendship on the international scene. Its activities are
financed by operation profits on government endowment (106.2 billion yen), aid
from the government, and funding and donations from the private sector.
The Japan Foundation opened its first office in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, as
the Japan Foundation Los Angeles Office in February 1983. The office later moved
to Santa Monica in April 1992, and changed its name to the Japan Foundation Los
Angeles Office & Language Center. At that time, it expanded its facilities and
activities to include a library and Japanese language support service.
Since opening in April 1992, the Japan Foundation Los Angeles Language Center
has provided comprehensive assistance throughout the United States for Japanese
language education, especially intended for teachers of the Japanese language at
the pre-collegiate levels. It also conducts the annual Japanese Language
Proficiency Test in cooperation with Columbia University, University of Chicago,
and University of Hawaii at Manoa.
For more information visit The Japan Foundation's website at
www.jflalc.org.
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