Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Fun Link Friday: Bringing the Murakami-style to life in video games

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Paula

Fans of Haruki Murakami know his surreal writing style well, and now there is a Kickstarter out there that seeks to bring these elements to life in the form of a point-and-click adventure game. The studio of artists, game developers, programmers, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern Japanese History, University of Washington

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Paula

Institution: University of Washington – Seattle, Jackson School of International Studies Location: Washington, United States Position: Modern Japanese History, Open Rank, Assistant, Associate or Full Professor The Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and the Department … Continue reading →

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20th Century Japan Research Award for 2015-2016

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Paula

The Nathan and Jeanette Miller Center for Historical Studies and the University of Maryland Libraries invite applications for two $1,500 grants to support research in the library’s Gordon W. Prange Collection and East Asia Collection on topics related to the period of the Allied … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies, New York University

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Paula

Institution: New York University Arts and Science, Department of East Asian Studies Location: New York, United States Position: Assistant Professor of Japanese Studies ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF JAPANESE STUDIES Department of East Asian Studies ARTS AND SCIENCES New … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Japan Digital Scholarship

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Paula

Advancing Digital Scholarship in Japanese Studies: Innovations and Challenges An NCC Workshop Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2015 Belfer Case Study Room, CGIS, Harvard University The goals of this workshop are: To present innovative uses of digital … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian History, Sam Houston State University

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Paula

Institution: Sam Houston State University Location: Texas, United States Position: Assistant Professor, East Asian History The Department of History at Sam Houston State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asia in the World, Murray State University

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Paula

Institution: Murray State University, Department of History Location: Kentucky, United States Position: Assistant Professor, East Asia in the World The Department of History at Murray State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field East … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Teach English in Japan with MeySen Academy

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Paula

Job Title: Teach English in Japan with MeySen Academy Company: MeySen Academy in Japan Are you considering staying in Japan? If you are, you should consider MeySen Academy, in Sendai, Japan! We are interviewing NOW for opportunities that will begin this … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Associate professor and journal editor, University of Tokyo, Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Paula

Institution: The University of Tokyo, Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, the Department of Pioneering Asian Studies：IJAS Location: Japan Position: Associate Professor Academic Recruitment for Associate Professorship (IJAS) Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, the University of Tokyo … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Weird Hotel

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Paula

No, that’s not just my judgment. Apparently a new hotel has opened in Nagasaki, the “変なホテル,” or “Weird Hotel,” which boasts being staffed almost entirely by robots! Ever wondered what it would be like to be checked into your hotel … Continue reading →

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