Author Archives: Nyssa

Blog Review: Gaikokujin to Noh, My Journey into Noh Theatre

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Nyssa

Thanks to Professor Yip’s course on Japanese Traditional Theatre at Gettysburg College, I have become a casual appreciator of noh theatre. Today’s featured research blog deepens my interest in dedicated international people engaged in the practice and study of noh. … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs, culture, useful links | Tagged blog, blog review, culture, Japan, Japanese culture, kyogen, noh, performance, performance art, theater, theatre | Leave a comment

Fun Link Friday: Oshibori (hot towel) Art

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Nyssa

It is bounenkai 忘年会 season yet again, so why not take a look at the popularity of oshibori お絞り (hot towel) art and add another “talent” to your party repertoire? Check out Kyushu-based youtuber Bobby Judo’s how-to series on well-known oshibori art, … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad | Tagged art, culture, fun, fun link friday, Japan, Japanese culture, new year's, oshibori | Leave a comment

Fun Link Friday: Roudoku Podcasts

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Nyssa

Today’s fun link features the Ohanashi Pod website, listing hundreds of pod-casters and groups engaged in the art of roudoku, reading aloud from literature. Live roudoku circles are a fairly regular occurrence in Japan, but enthusiasts are also active online … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs, culture, fun links, study tools, useful links | Tagged aozora bunko, audio, blogs, classical Japanese, fun link friday, Japanese, Japanese literature, podcasts, reading aloud, roudoku | Leave a comment

Intrax International Internships in Tokyo (Undergraduate)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Nyssa

Undergraduates searching for an internship opportunity may be interested in Intrax International’s 8-week summer internship program in Tokyo. The program is designed for university students and recent graduates, 18-25 years old. The Japan-Tokyo page lists over 20 summer internship opportunities … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, study abroad, summer program, undergraduate, useful links | Tagged business, business culture, finance, global skills, internship, Intrax, Japan, job skills, marketing, networking, NPO, recent graduate, summer, Tokyo, tourism, training, undergraduate | Leave a comment

Resource: Japanese Law Translation

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Nyssa

Do you need an easy way to find Japanese laws in English? While working in Japan this past year, I had a vague idea of the Alien Registration Act (which the government is looking to change soon) from my general … Continue reading →

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Funding: ATJ’s Bridging Scholarships for Undergraduates

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Nyssa

The Bridging Scholarship program will award 20 scholarships to American students participating in study-abroad programs in Japan that begin in Spring 2012. Undergraduate students majoring in any field of study and attending any recognized exchange or independent program in Japan … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Tohoku University International Department Support Staff (Short Term)

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Nyssa

Tohoku University’s International Exchange Department is looking for temporary support staff. Be sure to visit the employment section of Tohoku University’s website to see the original job posting in Japanese, available here. The following announcement is a completely unofficial translation. … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: TEDxTokyo 2011

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Nyssa

Are you looking for a stimulating discussion of Japan from leaders in the here and now? Check out this week’s FLF–TedxTokyo. TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) is a nonprofit making innovate content from thinkers, professionals, and artists around the world … Continue reading →

Posted in fun links, useful links | Tagged art, artists, Design, diversity, entertainment, nonproft, technology, TEDxTokyo, Tokyo | 2 Comments

Resource: National Diet Library Online Services

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nyssa

The National Diet Library (NDL) in Tokyo is an undeniably large resource with every new publication in Japan required by law to be stored there. While anyone over the age of 18 can apply for user registration and gain access … Continue reading →

Posted in fun links, graduate school, study tools, undergraduate, useful links | Tagged archives, art, exhibitions, history, music, national diet library, online resource, research, resources, web archiving | 1 Comment

Funding Opportunity: The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Nyssa

http://www.rotary-yoneyama.or.jp/overseas-s/index_english.html Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation, Inc.（RYMF) will start a new scholarship program for overseas students scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school under Japan’s pre-arrival University Admission System. The Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Applicants Residing Abroad, or … Continue reading →

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