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About Paula

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

How to Change to a Cultural Activities Visa (in Tokyo)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Paula

This guide was written from my own experience changing from a student visa to a cultural activities visa in Tokyo after switching research fellowships in 2015. The Shinagawa office, which is the main immigration office for the Tokyo area, recently changed … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Paula

Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship in the Department of Social Sciences: Oxford Brookes University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Deadline: 29th February 2016 The Department of Social Sciences, Oxford Brookes University is pleased to invite applications for the Sasakawa Postgraduate Studentship in Japanese … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Myōtei Dialogues: A Japanese Christian Critique of Native Traditions

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Paula

The Myōtei Dialogues A Japanese Christian Critique of Native Traditions http://www.brill.com/products/book/myotei-dialogues The Myōtei Dialogues is the first complete English translation one of the most important works of early Japanese Christianity. Fukansai Habian’s Myōtei mondō (1605) presents a sharp critique of … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Koi sushi

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Paula

Happy New Year, everyone! While you’re making your resolutions and reflecting on how to make this the best 2016 ever, don’t forget to treat yourself to some delicious food! I bookmarked this amazing sushi from Earthables earlier in the year … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Tenured position at Kyushu University

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Paula

Department: International Student Center (ISC), Kyushu University (KU) Position: Professor (Tenured) or Associate Professor (Tenured) Job description The ISC position includes the following responsibilities regarding study abroad (includes accepting students to Kyushu University [KU] and sending students from KU): 1. … Continue reading →

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End of Year Cleaning and Suggestions

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Paula

As the end of the year rapidly approaches, we’re taking stock of things here at Shinpai Deshou– we’ve updated all of our links on each page and are tweaking things here and there in our layout to make accessibility easier … Continue reading →

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Call For Papers: Constructing Masculinities in Asia

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Paula

The University of San Francisco Center for Asia Pacific Studies is pleased to announce the call for papers for “Constructing Masculinities in Asia” a conference to be held at the University of San Francisco on Thursday, November 3 and Friday, November 4, 2016. … Continue reading →

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Funding: Graduate Student Grants at Kyushu University

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Paula

Please see below for a scholarship opportunity for 3 months to 12 months study at either the graduate or undergraduate level at Kyushu University. http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/admission/scholarship-e a partial summary of the information on the webpage: 1) Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate students … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Paula

Happy holidays from Shinpai Deshou! Things are finally getting chilly here in Tokyo, but we hope you’re having a safe and warm holiday season wherever you are! 🙂

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Call for Papers: Conference Visualization of Japanese History

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Paula

Call for Papers Conference, University of Oslo, 10-11 March 2016 Every Picture Tells a Story: The Visualization of Japanese History In modern and contemporary Japan we have seen how mass media such as historic novels, film and television, but nowadays increasingly … Continue reading →

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