Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Call for Papers: Mechademia: Second Arc, Vol. 1 “Childhood”

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Paula

“Childhood” As the inaugural issue of this “second arc” of the narratives initiated by the Mechademia book series, the topic of “childhood” seems appropriate and timely, for several reasons. Primarily, this new book series expands the vista of the Mechademia series to encompass not … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Non-Latin Type Design and Human-Computer Interaction

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Paula

FACE/INTERFACE Type Design and Human-Computer Interaction Beyond the Western World December 1-2, 2017 Stanford University In connection with the Fall 2017 Stanford University Libraries exhibition, “Facing the World: Non-Latin Type Design, 1450 to Now,” we will be holding an international … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Pop-up Kirigami

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Paula

Though I don’t speak French, I couldn’t resist posting this as a fun link when I came across the video online at golem 13: Nakamura Haruki, an expert in kirigami (paper cutting), has come up with incredibly adorable animal creations that literally … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Critical Language Mentor Research Associate

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Paula

EXIGER DUE DILLEGENCE Exiger assists organizations worldwide with practical advice and technology solutions to prevent compliance breaches, respond to risk, remediate major issues and monitor ongoing business activities. Exiger has a current need for Hebrew, Korean, Dutch and Japanese proficient candidates. Reading comprehension … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Japan in the Digital Age

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Paula

Date: Saturday 28th October, 2017 Venue: The Shed, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester Keynote Speakers Prof. Ian Condry, Professor of Japanese Cultural Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mr. Kazuhito Gen-I (源井和仁), award-winning media practitioner, working on 2.5 Dimension project (theatre adaptation … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2017 Abe Fellowship Program Competition

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Paula

Deadline: Sep. 1, 2017 Webpage: https://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/view/abe-fellowship/ Overview The Social Science Research Council (SSRC) and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP) announce the annual Abe Fellowship Program competition. Funding for the Abe Fellowship Program is provided by CGP. The Purpose of … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Individuality in Early Modern Japan: Thinking for Oneself

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Paula

Individuality in Early Modern Japan: Thinking for Oneself By Peter Nosco Two of the most commonly alleged features of Japanese society are its homogeneity and its encouragement of conformity, as represented by the saying that the nail that sticks up … Continue reading →

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Internship: IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Paula

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is accepting applications for summer internship positions. Economist intern: One position Ph.D. or Master student in economics or related fields • Language skill: Fluent English reading and writing … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Cold War Encounters in US-Occupied Okinawa: Women, Militarized Domesticity, and Transnationalism in East Asia

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Paula

Cold War Encounters in US-Occupied Okinawa: Women, Militarized Domesticity, and Transnationalism in East Asia Mire Koikari Cambridge University Press. 235 Pages. Paperback Publication Date: June 1, 2017. ISBN-13: 978-1107438811. Cold War Encounters recasts the US occupation of Okinawa as a … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Postdoc – Japanese Studies, Freie Universität Berlin – GEAS

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Paula

Institution: Freie Universität Berlin, Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS) Location: Germany Position: GEAS PostDoctoral Position, Japanese Studies (Social Sciences) The Graduate School of East Asian Studies at Freie Universitaet Berlin (Germany) is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship … Continue reading →

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