Author Archives: LM

Fun Link Friday: Twin Peaks Bento

Posted on August 11, 2017 by LM

Let’s learn how to make a Twin-Peaks themed bento with Twin Peaks star Kyle Maclachlan! Did you know that Twin Peaks was a hit in Japan? Here’s a vintage New York Times article from 1992 about the show’s popularity, and a Food52 article about … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Program Coordinator: Japan and International Programs, NorthWest Student Exchange

Posted on June 16, 2017 by LM

Employer: NorthWest Student Exchange Location: Seattle, WA Education: BA/BS Language: JLPT N2 or equivalent Open until filled, hiring immediately DESCRIPTION Position: International Program Coordinator: Japan and International Programs Type: Full-time, Location: Seattle, Salary: DOE Start Date: Immediately Join the NorthWest … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Pigeon Heels

Posted on June 9, 2017 by LM

If you haven’t seen the Pigeon Heels posts going around in English-language media semi-uncredited, you’re in for a treat. Here are the original Japanese posts by Keiko Otsuhata (as known as Keiko Ohata), who created a pair of shoes that looked like … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Imagination and Narrative: Lexical and Cultural Translation in Buddhist Asia

Posted on June 4, 2017 by LM

Via University of Washington Press. Imagination and Narrative: Lexical and Cultural Translation in Buddhist Asia EDITED BY PETER SKILLING AND JUSTIN THOMAS MCDANIEL $32.50S PAPERBACK (9786162151354) hardcover not available PUBLISHED: October 2017 SUBJECT LISTING: Asian Studies BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: 308 pp., … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Down with Traitors: Justice and Nationalism in Wartime China

Posted on May 28, 2017 by LM

Via University of Washington Press: Down with Traitors: Justice and Nationalism in Wartime China YUN XIA $30.00S PAPERBACK (9780295742861) $90.00X HARDCOVER (9780295742854) PUBLISHED: December 2017 SUBJECT LISTING: Asian Studies / China; History; Law BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: 344 pp., 1 bandw illus, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Study Abroad Coordinator, Temple University Japan Campus

Posted on May 15, 2017 by LM

From JETWit jobs  Facebook group. Please note, TUJ is able to sponsor a visa for this position. Employer: Temple University Japan Campus Location: Tokyo Education: not listed Type: Full time To be filled immediately, desired start date is June 2017 … Continue reading →

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Funding: Asia New Zealand Foundation Postgraduate Research Grants

Posted on April 10, 2017 by LM

Via JETWit Jobs Mailing list. Each year the Asia New Zealand Foundation offers three grants of $5,000 to support postgraduate research into contemporary issues in the Asian region. The 2017 application period closes 31 May. These grants are intended for new research that will promote … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Education Program Coordinator, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (FL)

Posted on April 8, 2017 by LM

Employer: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Location: Delray Beach, Fl Education: BA EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR Position reports to: Curator of Education (40 hrs/week) Position Description: The Education Program Coordinator reports to the Curator of Education, and will manage the coordination … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Manager of Box Office and Administrative Services, Japan Society (NY)

Posted on April 6, 2017 by LM

Employer: Japan Society Location: New York City Posted: March 22, 2017 Education: BA/BS This position manages three critical organizational functions: Box Office and Visitor Services/Welcome Desk, program operations, and office services. The position interfaces with the public, vendors and staff. … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Office Services Coordinator, East Asian Studies Center, Indiana University Bloomington

Posted on March 25, 2017 by LM

Institution: Indiana University Bloomington Location: Bloomington, IN Application Due: 03/23/2017 Type: Full Time Education: BA preferred Position Title: Office Services Coordinator Department Information The East Asian Studies Center (EASC) strives to build networks of knowledge, practice, resources, and discovery that … Continue reading →

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