Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Funding: Japanese Studies Fellowship Program

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Paula

This program provides support to outstanding scholars in the field by offering the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. 2013-2014 Fellowship Categories Scholars and Researchers (Long-Term) (2-12 months): Scholars and researchers in the humanities or social sciences. Applicants must hold Ph.D. or … Continue reading →

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No Fun Link Friday Today

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Paula

Sorry guys, I’m out of town and internet is sporadic, so no Fun Link Friday this week. But I’m sure you can find something out there on the web to brighten up your weekend, if you’re not tackling our long … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern Japanese History

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Paula

Institution: International Christian University, Department of History Location: Japan Position: Associate Professor, Full Professor Department of History, International Christian University Field: Modern Japanese History The College of Liberal Arts, International Christian University is pleased to announce an open … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Language, Instructor, Leiden University

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Leiden University, Japanese Studies Location: Netherlands Position: Japanese Instructor Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime position as Japanese Instructor. Appointment will be fixed-term from January 2013 through December 2015, with the possibility of extensions of … Continue reading →

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Funding: Sumitomo Foundation Protection and Preservation Grants

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Paula

http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan Purpose of the Program: The program is offered so that cultural properties outside Japan, the common heritage of human, be handed down to future generations. … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: The Design Journal 16:4 (‘Dezain no genjo: Design in contemporary Japan’)

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Paula

Deadline: 1 August 2012 Few nations have seen the public image of their design and manufacturing sector change so quickly and drastically as Japan since 2000. Postwar Japan’s manufacturing-intensive economy and promotion of private consumption fostered the development of design … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Asian Studies, Research Fellowships

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Paula

Institution: National University of Singapore, Asia Research Institute Location: Singapore Position: Fellow, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Professional; Research Fellowship at Asia Research Institute , National University of Singapore (Senior) Research Fellowships, One-Year Visiting (Senior) Research Fellowships and Postdoctoral Fellowships … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies, Lecturer (equivalent Assistant Professor)

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Newcastle University, School of Modern Languages Location: United Kingdom Position: Assistant Professor, Lecturer in Japanese Studies (equivalent Assistant Professor tenure-track) Lecturer in Japanese Studies (equivalent Assistant Professor tenure-track) Ref B511A (SML) Faculty/Services Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences Department … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Haruki Murakami bingo

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Paula

Although the internet works faster than our Fun Link Fridays, maybe some of you haven’t yet come across this gem, an illustration of Haruki Murakami Bingo, that appeared in the New York Times recently: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/06/01/books/review/03snider.html Even if you’ve only read … Continue reading →

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