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

Book Announcement: Kyoto: An Urban History of Japan’s Premodern Capital

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Paula

Kyoto: An Urban History of Japan’s Premodern Capital by Matthew Stavros (University of Hawai’I Press, 2014) For more information and to explore the companion web site, visit www.kyotohistory.com Overview Kyoto was Japan’s political and cultural capital for more than a millennium … Continue reading →

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No FLF

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Paula

Post-holiday headcold, everybody. Sorry for the missed Fun Link Friday! Take care of yourselves in the cold weather!

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Job Opening: Japanese literature and culture (two-year appt)

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Paula

Institution: University of Rochester, Modern Languages and Cultures Location: New York, United States Position: Visiting Assistant Professor; 2 Year Visiting Assistant Professor of Japanese (Literature and Culture) The Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Rochester invites applications for … Continue reading →

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Happy New Years!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Paula

Another year comes to an end at Shinpai Deshou! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the blog as either a reader or writer this past year. We could not do it all without your support! A new year … Continue reading →

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Funding: PhD funding at the University of Manchester

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Paula

PhD funding opportunities in East Asian Studies at Manchester University Please note the eligibility restrictions – scholarships 1 and 2 below are only open to those who qualify as UK and EU, while 3 and 4 are open to all. … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Full professor, Japanese Studies, University of Cambridge

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Paula

The Board of Electors to the Professorship of Japanese Studies invite applications for this Professorship from persons whose work falls within any field of the study of modern or pre-modern Japan (humanities and/or social sciences) to take up appointment on … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Post-doctoral research fellow, Japanese studies

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Paula

Graduate School of East Asian Studies The Graduate School of East Asian Studies at Freie Universitaet Berlin (Germany) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship limited to 2 years with a focus on Japan beginning on 1 September 2015. … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Goddess and the Dragon: A Study on Identity Strength and Psychosocial Resilience in Japan

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Paula

The Goddess and the Dragon: A Study on Identity Strength and Psychosocial Resilience in Japan Author: Patrick Hein Book Description: Neoliberal globalization affects the livelihoods and socio-economic conditions of people all over the world. This is also true for Japan where … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Power-Relationships in Court Societies. Marriage, Concubinage, Friendship, Kinship, and Patronage in Historical Perspective

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Paula

International Research Workshop  5-6 March 2015, German Historical Institute Paris  Deadline: 25 January 2015 The GHIP research group “Practices of Power and Interpersonal Relationships at Dynastic Centres (1500-1800)” invites applications for participation in its first workshop. All interpersonal relationships in courtly … Continue reading →

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No Fun Link Friday

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Paula

No Fun Link Friday today, due to running around for the holiday. Everyone enjoy their various holiday celebrations! 🙂 Stay safe and warm!

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