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

Resource: Japan Foundation Directory of Japanese Studies

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Paula

Although we have a number of articles about whether or not graduate school is right for you (maybe it’s not!) or how to choose a program, often the first question is simply where programs in Japanese Studies are. Even as … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Visiting Assistant Professor of East Asian History

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Paula

The Department of History at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor of East Asian History starting in fall 2018. Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Priority will be … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Midwestern Japanese Studies Graduate Student Workshop

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Paula

Call for Abstracts 3rd Annual Midwestern Japanese Studies Graduate Student Workshop The Ohio State University April 7th, 2018 Graduate students (MA or PhD) in Japanese Studies at Midwestern universities are invited to submit abstracts for the 3rd Annual Midwestern Japanese Studies Graduate … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Merchant’s Tale

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Paula

The Merchant’s Tale: Yokohama and the Transformation of Japan Simon Partner Columbia University Press In April 1859, at age fifty, Shinohara Chūemon left his old life behind. Chūemon, a well-off farmer in his home village, departed for the new port … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Traditional Indigo Dyeing

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Paula

A quickie Fun Link Friday today for those of you slogging your way back from the holidays! Great Big Story recently posted a video on traditional indigo dyeing in Japanese culture. Did you know that indigo is fire-retardant? Or even … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Workshop – Reproductive Labor and Gynocentric Technologies in East Asia, 1800s-2000s

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Paula

CALL FOR PAPERS – EARLY CAREER SCHOLAR WORKSHOP “Reproductive Labor and Gynocentric Technologies in East Asia, 1800s-2000s” ORGANIZERS: Jacob Eyferth (Chicago), Suzanne Gottschang (Smith), Gonçalo Santos (HKU) Date: October 12-14, 2018 Venue: Smith College INTRODUCTION TO GYNOCENTRIC TECHNOLOGY WORKING GROUP The … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor of Asian History, Georgia College & State University

Posted on January 3, 2018 by Paula

The Georgia College Department of History and Geography seeks to hire a tenure track assistant professor of Asian history with specialties in China, Japan, India and/or the Indian Ocean World. Desirable thematic sub-fields include religion, migration, gender, environment, and imperialism/colonialism. … Continue reading →

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Funding: Visit and Study Japan Program (VSJapan)

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Paula

Visit and Study Japan Program (VSJapan) The America-Japan Society (AJS) is a long-standing private organization based in Tokyo for the promotion of relations between the U.S. and Japan. Earlier this year we celebrated our centennial anniversary. In order to commemorate … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: History Lecturer (Asia), University of Florida

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Paula

The University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track appointment in modern Asian history at the rank of lecturer to begin August 16, 2018. Area of specialization/region is open, but the candidate will be expected to teach regional … Continue reading →

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Summer program: Buddhist East Asia: The Interplay of Religion, the Arts and Politics

Posted on December 27, 2017 by Paula

NEH Summer Institute ~ May 28 to June 22, 2018 This multidisciplinary program, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, will offer four weeks of context-rich engagement with Buddhist teachings, practices and primary texts (in translation), examining how they have … Continue reading →

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