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Paula lives in the vortex of academic life. She studies medieval Japanese history.

Job Opening: Pre-modern Japanese Literature and Culture, College of East Asian Studies, Wesleyan University

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Paula

Effective July 1, 2016. Assistant professor (tenure-track) in Japanese. PhD in hand or near completion by time of appointment. We seek a colleague with a broad foundation in pre-modern Japanese literature and culture and have a particular interest in candidates whose research and … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources (7)

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Paula

In eight previous articles, we introduced a number of sites that are helpful for finding Japan-related jobs. The Job Hunt: Getting Started: The Job Hunt: Resources The Job Hunt: Resources (2) The Job Hunt: Resources (3) The Job Hunt: Resources … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor East Asian History, Appalachian State University

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Paula

For full details, see: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=51244 ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EAST ASIAN HISTORY: The Department of History at Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track nine-month faculty position at the rank of assistant professor in East Asian History beginning August 2016. Applicants must … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Carved Pearl Skulls

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Paula

We often feature unconventional artists and artwork for our Fun Link Fridays, and who can blame us? This week check out the artist Shinji Nakaba, who was featured on Bored Panda for his fantastic work carving miniature skulls out of … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: (Workshop) Place, Space, and Time in Japanese History”

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Paula

Call for Papers: February 13-14, 2016 We are delighted to announce that a workshop, “Place, Space, and Time in Japanese History” will take place on Saturday-Sunday February 13-14, 2016, at the University of Chicago.  This two-day workshop proposes to explore how … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: “Ocha Zanmai”お茶三昧: 2016 San Francisco International Conference on Chanoyu and Tea Cultures

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Paula

Call for Papers Date:  May 1, 2016 Location:  California, United States Who: All are invited to apply, including (but not limited to) scholars, students, artists, museum curators, tea practitioners, and tea manufacturers. What: Any subject matter related to the Japanese … Continue reading →

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Funding: Weatherhead Initiative on Global History Fellowship

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Paula

The Weatherhead Initiative on Global History (WIGH) at Harvard University identifies and supports outstanding scholars whose work responds to the growing interest in the encompassing study of global history. We seek to organize a community of scholars interested in the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Professor in Anthropology [Asia focus welcome]

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Paula

Aarhus University, The School of Culture and Society, Professor in Anthropology 758885 The School of Culture and Society, Aarhus University, invites applications for a permanent professorship within the field of anthropology. The position is available from 01 February 2016 or as soon … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Ukiyo-e animated gifs

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Paula

Just last month we posted on an artist’s rendering of 8-bit Japan nostalgic in GIFs, and lo and behold, this month we stumble across Edo-period early modern nostalgia in GIFs that bring ukiyo-e to life! The artist, who goes by … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources (6)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Paula

In six previous articles, we introduced a number of sites that are helpful for finding Japan-related jobs. The Job Hunt: Getting Started: The Job Hunt: Resources The Job Hunt: Resources (2) The Job Hunt: Resources (3) The Job Hunt: Resources … Continue reading →

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