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

Kuzushiji Reading Resources

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Paula

If you are researching premodern Japan or simply pursuing calligraphy for fun, you should become familiar with kuzushiji 崩し字, or cursive characters, in your primary resources. This is a highly specialized skill that takes a great deal of time to … Continue reading →

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Workshop: 2016 Kambun Workshop: Reading Tōji Hyakugō Monjo

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Paula

The Project for Premodern Japan Studies in the History Department of the University of Southern California announces this summer’s Kambun Workshop, which will focus on a selection of sources taken from the Tōji Hyakugō Monjo, an archive recently designated as an … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Fellowship Applications, Center for French-Japanese Advanced Studies in Paris

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Paula

※本メール下部に記載の公募（日本語）も合わせてご覧下さい※ Open Call for 2017 Fellowship Applications, Center for French-Japanese Advanced Studies in Paris Dear colleagues and friends, The Fondation France-Japon de l’EHESS is presently recruiting Senior and Junior levels researchers in the framework of its newly established Centre for French-Japanese … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Director of Japan Programs, Earlham College

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Paula

Earlham College invites applications for a director of Japan-related programs. Earlham is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges dedicated to furthering education and scholarship about Japan. The Director of Japan Programs is responsible for administering Earlham’s study abroad … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Long Defeat: Cultural Trauma, Memory, and Identity in Japan

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Paula

Akiko Hashimoto, The Long Defeat: Cultural Trauma, Memory, and Identity in Japan Oxford University Press 2015. cloth, paperback, and eBook. ISBN: 9780190239169 (paper) From the publisher: In The Long Defeat, Akiko Hashimoto explores the stakes of war memory in Japan after its … Continue reading →

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Funding: Freeman-ASIA Scholarship for Study Abroad

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Paula

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is now accepting applications for summer 2016 Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA). The student deadline for summer 2016 is March 1, and the adviser deadline is March 8. To access the application, and to … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: One Year Appointment in Buddhist and Asian Religious Traditions

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Paula

The Department of Religious Studies at Vanderbilt University seeks to hire a sabbatical replacement for Buddhist Traditions and Asian Religions. The rank is Non-Tenure-Track Assistant Professor for a terminal one year appointment, for academic year 2016-17. All requirements for the … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: magnetic air bonsai

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Paula

This week we have a pretty rad invention you may have seen on Spoon & Tamago: magnetic floating bonsai trees! A small company in Kyushu called Hoshinchu has developed bonsai tree bases with magnets and ceramics that create little floating gardens that … Continue reading →

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Workshop: 12th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Paula

Call for Applications: 12th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students Venue: EHESS (École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales/School of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences), Paris, France Date: 4-7 July 2016 Project director: Dr Sébastien Lechevalier (EHESS) Language for applications and during … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Traditional Theater Training, Kyoto (summer 2016)

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Paula

Want to train with real masters in Kyoto this summer? The 32nd annual Traditional Theater Training (T.T.T.) 2016 will be held at the Kyoto Art Center. T.T.T. is a three-week summer intensive training program that introduces the traditional arts of noh, kyogen, … Continue reading →

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