2021年07月号ニュースレター
In This Issue
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Letter From The Chair
Masami Izumida Tyson
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Dear JAST Members and Friends,
As is true on the national level, the strong ties Tennessee enjoys with Japan encompass many areas including economy, business and culture. Among these is the common thread of personal relationships which are formed and cherished along the way. And so it is with JAST: whether it is the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival which showcases culture, arts and food or the annual Southeast U.S.-Japan Conference which focuses on business ties and opportunities, we value first and foremost the friendships which hold together every event and program we offer. Indeed, JAST exists to build, support, and enhance the Japan-Tennessee relationship which began many decades ago. That is why with every activity and program, we celebrate this strong and special bond, and we are grateful to every Japanese company and person that calls Tennessee “home.” Thank you also to all Tennesseans who welcome them and support JAST’s endeavor.
It is against this backdrop that I am honored to serve as Chair of JAST, with the generous support of Honorary Co-Chairs Governor Bill Lee and Consul General Kayoko Fukushima, to further the work that the previous Chair, Bob Booker of DENSO, and others, have built over the last two decades.
Sincerely yours,
Masami Izumida Tyson
Global Director of FDI and Trade
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
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Masami Izumida Tyson joined the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development in 2018 as the Global Director of FDI and Trade. Her primary duties include: managing the international offices which identify companies from around the globe interested in doing business in Tennessee; supporting the business development team to recruit international companies to Tennessee and cultivating relationships with such companies; and developing relationships with various international agencies, diplomatic channels and organizations in order to promote economic development in the State of Tennessee. She is also the State’s contact for any issues relating to trade.
Masami was born and raised in Yokohama, Japan and has lived in Nashville, Tennessee for most of her adult life. Prior to holding her current position, Masami held various attorney positions at global companies including Nissan North America as well as at a law firm. She has her B.A. and M.A. from Johns Hopkins University and her J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School. She is married to Dr. Rich Tyson, a native of the U.K., and they have three children, Joel, Julia and Mei.
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. You can find them on the web, Facebook, and Twitter and Instagram at @tnecd. |
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The Memphis Japan Festival Returns on November 7th
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We are excited to announce the return of the Memphis Japan Festival at Memphis Botanic Garden on Sunday, November 7th! The Japan-America Society of Tennessee is honored to work with Memphis-area companies and organizations to bring a taste of Japan to Memphis with this fun, family-friendly celebration of Japanese culture and the close bonds between Japan and the Greater Memphis Region. Local performers, martial arts groups, artists and vendors with a connection to Japan and a passion for Japanese culture will have the opportunity to showcase their talents and products once again.
Highlights will include drumming by St. Louis Osuwa Taiko, performances by the Kent Family Magic Circus, tours of the Japanese Garden, presentations and exhibits of Japanese culture, traditional martial arts demonstrations and the experience of modern, youthful Japanese culture with anime, cosplay and children’s activities.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Memphis Japan Festival on November 7th!
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ビュー・フロム・日本 Erik Castor and Linden Eftink |
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テネシー州在住の日本にゆかりのある方や、日本在住のテネシー州にゆかりのある方をゲストライターとしてお迎えし、それぞれの考えや感情、経験を語っていただきます。 今回は、メンフィス出身で現在JETプログラムに参加しているエリック・キャスターさんとリンデン・エフティンクさんの記事をご紹介します。二人は現在、神戸市に住んでおり、小学生に英語を教える仕事を始めて4年目を迎えようとしています。
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Four Terms 4学期
2021年7月20日12:10 チャイムが鳴り、小学生たちが歓声を上げました。授業が終わり、１学期が終了しました。神戸の街中で、100人のJET参加者が一斉に安堵した瞬間でした。この学期は決して楽なものではありませんでした。何千人もの2020年度JET参加者がそれぞれの国で足止めを食らったことで教師が不足し、多くのALT（Assistant Language Teacher-外国語指導助手）が学校を掛け持ちし忙しく授業をこなしていましたが、それも終わりました。学期末の宴会や夏の英語祭りなどの予定はありませんでしたが、テキストを送りあい一緒に励まし合いました。
夏になるとコロナ対策に基づいた在宅ワークが始まります。私たちは、教科書や仕事用のノートパソコンを片付け、エアコンを全開にしたフロアソファで快適に秋の準備をします。市内のLINEグループのALTは全員経験者となった為、チャット機能を使ってブレインストーミングや授業の共有をします。コロナの規制により、授業計画が生徒との絆を深めるための主要な手段となっています。そのため、多くのALTは面白いアクティビティを作成し、神戸在住の仲間で共有することを誇りとしています。
パンデミックが始まってから、4学期が経過しました。「新しい日常」への適応は決して止まることはありません。これまでの授業は、うるさすぎたり、近すぎたり、ワイルドすぎたりして行われなくなりました。クラスは（陽気に）興奮しすぎていると叱られてしまいます。子供たちは、学校から支給された新しいノートパソコンを使い自宅で英語の問題に答えます。読み書きのスキルの優先順位がようやく高くなりました。経験を共有することで友達グループの繋がりはより強くなります。
「ESID」（Every Situation is Different―全ての状況は異なる）は、JETプログラムでよく使われる言葉ですが、トラブル時の仲間意識は、自分の試練が他の人と本当に同じなのか、また、その違いが日本のALTの共通点と同じくらい重要なのかを考えさせてくれます。
4学期が終わりますが、5学期目に向けて一緒に頑張っていきます。
(オリジナルの文章は英語版をご覧ください。)
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今月はテネシー州についての知識を試してみましょう！
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テネシー州が「ボランティア・ステート」と呼ばれる理由は？ |
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The JAST Pick for July is Naomi Osaka, a limited series on Netflix focusing on tennis player Naomi Osaka. This documentary is an intimate look inside the life of one of the most gifted and complex athletes of her generation. It offers insight into the tough decisions and ecstatic triumphs that shape Naomi Osaka as a superstar and a young woman. The show also explores here biracial roots and her struggles as she fights for her aspirations. Whether you are a long time follower, or your first exposure was her lighting the cauldron at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony, you will enjoy this real look into this inspiring woman. |
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Join Japanese Kokeshi doll maker, Naomi Umeki, live from Japan, in a bilingual conversation about the art and craft of producing traditional wooden Kokeshi dolls. The conversation will be conducted in Japanese and translated into English. |
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While Chanoyu, the Japanese Tea Ceremony, has been alive and well for over 500 years, it remains a mystery for many both inside and outside of Japan. Join the Japan-America Society of Chicago as Francis-sensei sheds some light on Chanoyu’s origins, philosophies, and culture. |
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JASTのテネシー州生活ガイドのご紹介です。テネシー州に来られる前に居住していた国、日本との、日常生活面においての様々な違いなどを集めた情報を記載しております。日本からいらしたばかりの方、そして長期移住の方々の為のガイドです。日本人のお知り合いやお友達にもご紹介下さい。このガイドサイトが州内の日本人コミュニティーにお役に立てれば幸いです。 https://www.jptnguide.org/ |
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テネシー日米協会は下記の素晴らしいパートナーの皆様から多大な サポートを受けています。
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Austin Peay State University
Baker Donelson
BB&T now Truist
Jack and Barbara Bovender
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc.
Humanities Tennessee
Clay and Cathy Jackson
Komatsu America Corp.
The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation T-Mobile |
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