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Author Archives: LM
Internship: British Embassy Tokyo and British Consulate-General Osaka, Autumn 2014 [unpaid]
Via JETWit Jobs Mailing List. Institution: British Embassy Tokyo, British Consulate-General Osaka Location: 4 positions in Tokyo; 1 in Osaka, Japan Duration: 14 weeks, ~28 hours/week; 1 Sept. – 1 Dec. 2014 Language requirements vary by position Type: Unpaid but … Continue reading
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Tagged Consulate-General, embassy, Great Britain, internship, Japan, unpaid
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Fun Link Friday: All About Tsukemono
Miki Kawasaki just published a gorgeously photographed guide to tsukemono (漬け物) on Serious Eats. The article covers the history and purpose of tsukemono as well as the how they’re made and how to serve them. Japanese pickles—known collectively as tsukemono—can easily go unnoticed as … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, food, fun link friday, Japanese culture, Japanese food, pickles, tsukemono
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Internship: Shelter Manager, Japan Cat Network [Fukushima] [unpaid]
Employer: Japan Cat Network Location: Inawashiro, Fukushima, Japan Type: unpaid Visa support for working holiday visa Posted June 11, 2014 Our small animal shelter in a safe and beautiful resort town in northern Japan is looking for a new shelter … Continue reading
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Tagged animal rescue, Fukushima, internship, Japan Cat Network, unpaid
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Internship: Finance Intern, Japan Society [unpaid]
Institution: Japan Society Location: New York, NY Time Frame:Summer – Fall 2014 Start date: July 1 Type: unpaid, school credit available Finance Department Intern – 2014 The internship will provide an opportunity to assist in financial and administrative functions. The intern … Continue reading
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Tagged finance, internship, Japan society, New York
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Fun Link Friday: Meine Meinung
Meine Meinung, a 4-person musical group consisting of Eriko Iwasawa, Kenta Sato, Makoto Suzaki, and Hiroyuki Kato, love recording covers of anime and video game music and playing concerts, many of which they Ustream for free. If you like Studio … Continue reading
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Tagged animation, anime, fun link friday, Japan, music, video games
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Job Opening: Reservations Sales Consultant at Niseko Alpine Developments (NISADE) [Hokkaido]
Company: Niseko Alpine Developments (NISADE) Location: Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan Education: n/a, 1-2 years experience Posted 28 May 2014 Via JETWit.com. Overview We are looking for a Reservations Sales Consultant to join our team of driven professionals and live by the … Continue reading
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Tagged customer service, Hokkaido, hotel, Japan, job, job opening, NISADE, Niseko, Niseko Alpine Developments, Reservations Sales Consultant, tourism
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Job Opening: Education Abroad Coordinator, Georgia Institute of Technology
Institution: Georgia Institute of Technology Location: Atlanta, GA Posted: 05/20/2014 Type: Full Time Education: BA Description: Job Purpose: Coordinate and deliver administrative and operational support for Education Abroad programs and staff. Major Responsibilities: Coordinate events and meetings for Education Abroad … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlanta, BA, education abroad, Georgia, Georgia Institute of Technology, job, job opening, student exchange, study abroad
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Job Opening: Program Associate, Corporate Programs, Japan Society [NY]
Institution: Japan Society Location: New York, NY Education: BA Posted May 12, 2014 The Program Associate will work with the Corporate Program Officer on managing logistical and administrative aspects of approximately three programs per month. He/she will also assist in … Continue reading
Fun Link Friday: All About Netsuke
For the kogei- and fashion lovers, Collectors Weekly interviewed Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) director Christine Drosse back in 2011 about netsuke. The link includes links to LACMA’s online collections of Edo- and Meiji Period netsuke as well as to the International … Continue reading
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Tagged art, collectors weekly, craft, Edo period, fashion, fun link friday, kogei, LACMA, Meiji period, Netsuke, 根付け
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Job Opening: Student Programs Coordinator – Asia/Pacifica, University of South Florida
Institution: University of South Florida Location: Tampa, FL Posted: 05/07/2014 Type: Full Time Education: BA required, MA preferred Duties: The mission of the USF World Education Abroad Office (EAO) is to provide to the USF community high quality educational experiences … Continue reading
What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 