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About Paula

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

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships/Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Paula

Here is some information on two different types of funding for language study- one long-term, one short-term. Below are the criteria for people pursuing Japanese (although many other languages are also supported). Many thanks to Playing with Hire for this … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Playing with Hire

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Paula

The future is about adventure. Without a doubt, people in area studies grab hold of a new language and often immerse themselves in new experiences and foreign lands. Playing with Hire is a site that, much like our own, hopes … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Rice Field Art

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Paula

The harvest season is long gone, but the fun still remains! All across Japan, farmers have been engaging in a form of agricultural art: rice field art. The first to pioneer this scene is the village of Inakadate, which has … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: “In the Mix: Asian Popular Music”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Paula

A call for papers is out for what looks like an incredibly interesting conference to come on Asian popular music. Even if you’re not submitting a paper, save the date and register in the near future! There’s even a performance … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: JETs with J.D.s

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Paula

Using Japanese with a very specific field in mind can be a challenge. Unless you’re pursuing translation or English-teaching positions (the standard answer for most who step out with a Japanese B.A.), it’s likely that you’ll have a difficult time … Continue reading →

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Pacific Spaces: Comparisons and Connections across the Pacific Ocean in Early Modern and Modern Times

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Paula

A west coast conference announcement! — Pacific Spaces: Comparisons and Connections across the Pacific Ocean in Early Modern and Modern Times November 5-6, 2010 Location: Huntington Library, San Marino, CA. The Pacific region has become increasingly prominent in contemporary global … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Sushi Cat and デブ猫

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Paula

Since everybody likes some fun, especially when dealing with the various stresses caused by deciding what to do with your life, every Friday we will be posting something neat related to Japan, just for the heck of it. Fun things … Continue reading →

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Museums Outside of Japan with Japanese Art Collections

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Paula

One of the best ways to become acquainted with Japanese history and culture is through its art. I’m not just saying this because I’m taking an Arts of Japan course right now, but because some of my most exhilarating experiences … Continue reading →

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Teaching Japan Conference: Pedagogical Possibilities in U.S. Higher Education

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Paula

Another midwest conference announcement! — October 29 and 30, 2010 DePaul University in Chicago —- DePaul University’s Japanese Studies Program is pleased to announce the schedule of our 1st Teaching Japan Conference: Pedagogical Possibilities in U.S. Higher Education. http://las.depaul.edu/mol/About/TeachingJapanConference/ConferenceSchedule.asp Thirty-one … Continue reading →

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Blog links

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Paula

In order to bring you more Japan-related information from a variety of perspectives, we are currently sifting through the many blogs out there geared towards people involved in the Japan field. Every few days we hope to be posting a … Continue reading →

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