Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Fun Link Friday: Musical Kitchenware

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Paula

Maybe this fascinated me even more because it was so late at night when I stumbled across it, but these guys Sou and Kumama in Tokyo are making music with everyday kitchenware like spoons and cheapo dishes, and it is … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conf Buddhist Studies

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paula

Charlottesville, VA, February 28-March 2, 2014 The Buddhist Studies Group at the University of Virginia is pleased to announce an interdisciplinary graduate student conference to be hosted on the University of Virginia Grounds in Charlottesville, VA, from February 28 to March … Continue reading →

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Conference: Performance and Japanese Literature

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paula

Registration is now available for PERFORMANCE AND JAPANESE LITERATURE the 22nd annual Association for Japanese Literary Studies conference hosted by the Japan Studies Committee of the University of Chicago October 18-19, 2013 at International House (1414 E. 59th St. Chicago, … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan Foundation grant programs

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Paula

Please find below information on Japan Foundation’s grant programs in Japanese studies: Japan-America Collegiate Exchange Travel Program – Call for Applications (First Deadline: Jul. 1, Second Deadline: Sep. 30) This program is designed to facilitate exchange and understanding between Japan and … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Hachi: The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Paula

Hachi: The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan a Kindle e-book by Mayumi Itoh, 2013, ASIN: B00BNBWDQ4 at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BNBWDQ4 Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Birth and Adoption of Hachi Chapter Three: … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, culture, Uncategorized | Tagged book announcement, books, culture, Hachi, Hachiko, Japan, Japanese culture | 1 Comment

Job Opening: Modern Japanese History in relation to Asia, Associate or Full Professor

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paula

Institution: Nagoya University Location: Japan Position: Associate or Full Professor, Modern Japanese History in relation to Asia Nagoya University Global 30 International Programs Nagoya, Japan http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/global-info/employment/ The Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program in the Nagoya University Global 30 … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, job openings, jobs | Tagged asian history, associate professor, full professor, Global 30 International Programs, Japan, job opening, modern, modern Japanese history, Nagoya, Nagoya University | Leave a comment

Job Opening: Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies, Assistant Professor

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paula

Institution: Princeton University, East Asian Studies Location: New Jersey, United States Position: Assistant Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies Princeton University, East Asian Studies Assistant Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies The Department of East Asian … Continue reading →

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Exhibition: Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paula

The Toledo Museum of Art has a free upcoming exhibition on Japanese art. From October 4 to January 1, 2014, the TMA is proud to offer Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints, which will feature an exquisite collection of 343 woodblock prints in pristine … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, culture, events | Tagged art, early modern, early modern arte, early modern prints, exhibition, Japanese art, Japanese print, Ohio, prints, Toledo Museum of Art | Leave a comment

Call for Submissions: Forum for the History of Science in Asia Essay Prize

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paula

The Forum for the History of Science in Asia is proud to announce a competition for a best essay prize, to be awarded at the annual HSS meeting. Through a generous donation of an anonymous donor, the Forum will award … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2014-2015 International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paula

PROGRAM Founded in 1997, the International Affairs Fellowship in Japan (IAF-J), sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the rising generations of leaders in the United States and Japan. The program provides a selected group … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, financial assistance, funding, graduate school | Tagged fellowship, funding, Hitachi, International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, international relations, Japan, US-Japan relations | Leave a comment