Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Call for Papers: International Conference on Gender and Sexuality in Asia

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Paula

CALL FOR PAPERS: INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN ASIA (COGEN 2018) Dates: November 12-14, 2018 | Venue: Monash University Malaysia | Abstract deadline: April 30, 2018 Theme Contemporary religious actors and their significance in gender and sexuality justice in Asia The continuous reification … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Research Analyst in the Political/Economic Affairs Section, Consulate General of Japan in Detroit

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Paula

The Consulate General of Japan in Detroit is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the Research Analyst in the Political/Economic Affairs Section at the Consulate office in the GM Renaissance Center, Downtown Detroit. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen … Continue reading →

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Funding: Harvard-Yenching Library 2017-2018 Travel Grant

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Paula

The Harvard-Yenching Library is pleased to announce its Travel Grant Program for the 2017-2018 academic year. The purpose of the grant is to assist scholars from outside the Boston metropolitan area in their use of the Harvard-Yenching Library’s collections for … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Waka and Things, Waka as Things

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Paula

Waka and Things, Waka as Things Edward Kamens A challenging study offering a new perspective on classical Japanese poems and how they interact with and are part of material culture This generously illustrated volume offers a fresh perspective on classical … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Academic Translators and Editors (Freelance)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Paula

Academic Language Experts Academic Translators and Editors (Freelance) Academic Language Experts is a company dedicated to helping academic scholars publish their research in prestigious academic fora around the world. We help scholars translate, edit and format their research for publication in academic journals, books, conferences, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: University of Mississippi, Assistant Professor of History, East Asia

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Paula

Institution: University of Mississippi, Department of History Location:Mississippi, United States Position: Assistant Professor of History, East Asia East Asia. The Arch Dalrymple III Department of History at the University of Mississippi (http://history.olemiss.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track position of assistant professor in East … Continue reading →

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Resource: Visualizations and Digital Analyses on Modern Japan

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Paula

Much is presently being made of the digital humanities, that is, how we can use digital tools to engage, answer, or facilitate humanities study. From this marriage of tech and humanistic thought, a number of fascinating projects related to Japan … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Iwashimizu Hachiman in War and Cult (Fourteenth-Century Voices) (Volume 3)

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Paula

Iwashimizu Hachiman in War and Cult (Fourteenth-Century Voices) (Volume 3) Royall Tyler Here are three works from 14th c. Japan. MEITOKUKI narrates a failed rebellion against the shogun in 1391. OEIKI narrates another failed rebellion in 1399. The third work … Continue reading →

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Workshop: University of Michigan Medieval Komonjo Workshop 2018

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Paula

University of Michigan Medieval Komonjo Workshop 2018 “Commoners and Authority in Medieval Japan”, July 9 to August 3, 2018 We are delighted to announce the University of Michigan Medieval Komonjo Workshop 2018, a month-long intensive summer program in medieval historical materials, the theme of which … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Mediatised images of Japan in Europe: Through the media kaleidoscope

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Paula

Europe and Japan are geographically far removed from one another. However, and increasingly, Japan is also present in a variety of public venues and forms travelling on multiple distribution platforms: print, television, and online media. Inevitably, all these sources provide … Continue reading →

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