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Author Archives: LM
Job Opening: Assistant Director, Oberlin Shansi Memorial Association
Institution: Oberlin College Location: Oberlin, OH Application deadline: March 29, 2013 Start date: June 17, 2013 Education: BA required, postgrad degree preferred The Oberlin Shansi Memorial Association (“Shansi”) is seeking an Assistant Director to join a dynamic team dedicated to … Continue reading
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Tagged asia, Asian, Assistant Director, Japanese, job opening, NGO, NPO, Oberlin, Oberlin College, Oberlin Shansi Memorial Association, Ohio, Shansi
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Fun Link Friday: “How the heck is nori made?”
My FLFs are always about food, aren’t they? At the risk of being a bit one-note: Alice Gordenker of The Japan Times‘ “So What the Heck Is That” column has a new article in JT as well as a great … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Gordenker, food, food culture, fun link friday, how nori is made, Japan, Japanese food, nori, seaweed, The Japan Times
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Fun Link Friday: The Famous Foods Of Every Japanese Prefecture
Every region in Japan is famous for local food. One might even say that Japan is famous for being famous for food! Koichi on Tofugu has collected three famous foods from each prefecture from Hokkaido to Okinawa in this two-part … Continue reading
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Tagged fun link friday, Japanese food, local food, omiyage, 名物
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CareerForum.Net (CFN) Sydney Career Forum 2013 [Australia]
Location: Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre Hall 6, Sydney, Australia Dates: May 11-12, 2013 Cost to Attend: Free Open to current undergraduate & graduate students, exchange students, graduates, and professionals. DISCO Inc., the producer of International Career Forums around the … Continue reading
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Tagged australia, bilingual, career forum, CFN, graduate, graduates, job fair, professional development, professionals, students, Sydney, undergraduate
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Job Opening: Translator (Japanese-English), Lingua Science
Via the University of Michigan CJS mailing list: Location: Gardena, CA Start date: Immediate Job Type: Contract with benefits Education: BA/BS Deadline: not listed Translator (Japanese-English) Description: Contract position with benefits for a technical translator at an automaker research and … Continue reading
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Tagged automotive, bilingual, California, contract, Gardena, industry, job opening, Lingua Science, technical translations, TRADOS, translation
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Job Opening: Receptionist, Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta
Via JETWit.com Jobs mailing list: Institution: Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta Location: Atlanta, GA Received posting Feb. 15, 2013 Deadline: not listed Education: not listed Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta is seeking an individual for the position of … Continue reading
Job Opening: Student Services Coordinator, Japan Center for Michigan Universities [Japan]
Via the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies mailing list: Institution: Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU) Location: Hikone, Shiga pref., Japan Education: BA required; MA preferred Language: JLPT N2/TOEFL 550 Deadline: March 1, 2013 Start date: May 20, … Continue reading
Fun Link Friday: Amezaiku Candy Sculpting
Today’s fun link is a video featuring the craft of amezaiku, or candy-sculpting, featured on Iromegane as part of the blog’s feature on shokunin, craftspeople. Juji Kurihara writes, Today’s Shokunin (職人/ maestro) is a candy craftsman. 飴細工 (Amezaiku / candy sculpting) came to Japan in Heian period (平安時代/794-1192), precisely in … Continue reading
Job Opening: Adjunct Instructor of Japanese, Washington & Jefferson College [Adjunct]
Institution: Washington & Jefferson College Location: Washington, PA Posted: 02/05/2013 Type: Part-Time/Adjunct Deadline: not listed Education: graduate degree Washington & Jefferson College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor of Japanese. The position entails teaching undergraduate courses in Japanese. Qualifications: Advanced … Continue reading
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Tagged adjunct, bilingual, graduate degree, Japanese language, job opening, MA, PA, Pennsylvania, PhD, teaching, Washington, Washington & Jefferson College
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Event: Watching a Geisha Dance: Choreography as Historical Source, University of Michigan
Via the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies Alumni mailing list: Friday, March 29 ~ 7:00 to 8:30PM @ North Quad, Space 2435, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. A Show-and-Tell Event with MARIKO … Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Arbor, culture, dance, demonstration, geisha, lecture, Mariko Okada, Michigan, performance, photography, University of Michigan
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What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 