Author Archives: LM

Job Opening: [temp] Short-Term Customized Program Coordinator, International Student Programs (ISP), Bellevue College

Posted on January 16, 2014 by LM

Via PNWJETAA Transitions. Institution: Bellevue College Location: Seattle, WA Type: temporary, full-time Approximate Starting Date: Around the week of January 27, 2014 to start preparation (Negotiable) Actual Program Dates: February 16 – March 15, 2014 Education: bachelor’s Summary/Position Descriptions: The … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Special Assistant to the Director of UNU-IAS [Tokyo]

Posted on January 15, 2014 by LM

Institution: United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) Location: Tokyo Posted on January 10, 2014 Education: Bachelor’s Type: full-time contract (at least 1, up to 6 years) UNU-IAS, created from a merger of the former UNU Institute of Advanced … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies Librarian, UCLA

Posted on January 15, 2014 by LM

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Department: Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library Location: Los Angeles, CA Type: Full Time Education: MLS or coursework toward MLS; or MA in Asian Studies with library experience Application Due: 02/20/2014 Description of … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Garden Program Coordinator [part-time]

Posted on January 8, 2014 by LM

Institution: Associated Recreation Council Location: Seattle, WA Education: Bachelor’s Posted on January 3, 2014 Type: part-time Job description The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering a variety of recreational and lifelong … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Disaster-Response Robots

Posted on January 7, 2014 by LM

For some not-so-giant Japanese robots, check out Schaft Inc.’s winner of the DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC) Trials 2013. (Schaft is a Japanese company recently purchased by Google). For a short overview, check out ABC’s coverage, and for a closer look … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: The Stray Cats of Kyoto

Posted on January 3, 2014 by LM

I’m rolling my eyes a bit at the title of this piece, but the photos are a great new lens through which to explore Kyoto. Katayama has taken thousands of pictures of the legendary ancient city that once was the … Continue reading →

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Update: Job Opening: Travel, Sales, and Marketing Administrator, The Art of Travel [Kanazawa]

Posted on December 24, 2013 by LM

Company: The Art of Travel Location: Kanazawa, Ishikawa pref. Deadline: February 15, 2014 Start date: March 2014 Type: Full time Visa sponsorship available. POSITION The Art of Travel Travel, Sales, and Marketing Administrator JOB DESCRIPTION This job entails a variety of … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Way of Taiko (2nd Edition)

Posted on December 22, 2013 by LM

The Way of Taiko 2nd Edition by Heidi Varian and Foreword by Seiichi Tanaka Published by Stone Bridge Press Sept. 2013 The classic English-language guide to the exciting world of Japanese spiritual drumming. Price : US$19.95 ISBN: 978-1-61172-012-9 136 pp, … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: 2013 Kanji and Words of the Year

Posted on December 20, 2013 by LM

On Dec. 12, the Japanese Kanji Proficiency Society (日本漢字能力検定協会) announced the “Kanji of the Year” for 2013: 輪（りん、わ) [ring] in honor of Tokyo winning the bid for the 2020 Olympics as well as the teamwork by the delegation to win … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Part-Time Sales and Travel Administrator, The Art of Travel [Tokyo]

Posted on December 18, 2013 by LM

This job listing has been updated. See it here. Company: The Art of Travel (Tokyo American Club Travel Desk) Location: Tokyo Deadline: January 3, 2014 Type: Part-time The Art of Travel is comprised of a core group of artists, designers, … Continue reading →

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