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Kodo Performance: One Earth Tour 2013: Legend [US] [Japan]

Posted on February 2, 2013 by LM

Via the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association: US Tour: February – March 2013 Japan Tour: May – June 2013 The world is a kaleidoscope of people and cultures. In this age of exploding populations and lightening-fast communication, it is more … Continue reading →

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Event: Glaze – The Baum Cake Shoppe Private JASC Reception, Denver

Posted on February 1, 2013 by LM

Via the Japan America Society of Colorado mailing list: February 12, 2013 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Where: Glaze The Baum Cake Shoppe 1160 Madison Street Denver, CO 80206 Cost: $10 / JASC members; $15 / Non-members Contact: Japan … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japan Member Services Vacation Advisor, Disney Vacation Club

Posted on January 31, 2013 by LM

Via the Japanese Jobs mailing list. Company: Disney Vacation Club Position Title: Japan Member Services Vacation Advisor, Disney Vacation Club Location: Celebration, Florida Posted Jan. 25, 2013 Job Listing: It takes people to make the dream a reality. Walt was … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Events Programming Associate, Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University

Posted on January 31, 2013 by LM

Institution: Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University Location: New York, NY Education requirements: Master’s degree Employment type: Temporary with possibility of becoming permanent This is a short-term casual position starting immediately. A permanent position related to events coordination and programming … Continue reading →

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Listening Practice with Podcasts

Posted on January 30, 2013 by LM

Whether you’re preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, an Oral Proficiency Interview, or just want to improve your linguistic skills, Japanese-language podcasts are a great way to improve your listening skills. Watching Japanese dramas and movies is also helpful, … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Sales Associates, AsiaStore [part–time]

Posted on January 29, 2013 by LM

Institution: AsiaStore, The Asia Society and Museum Location: New York City Posted Jan. 24, 2013 Start date: ASAP Type: part-time Education: high school or equivalent The Asia Society and Museum, a prestigious non-profit cultural & educational institution, is looking for … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Manager, U.S.-Japan Council

Posted on January 28, 2013 by LM

Institution: U.S.-Japan Council Location: Washington, DC Posted on January 25, 2013 Education: Bachelor’s degree Language: fluency in English (required) and Japanese (preferred) The U.S.-Japan Council (www.usjapancouncil.org) is an educational 501(c)3 non-profit organization that promotes U.S.-Japan relations and is currently seeking … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Bunraku Puppet Theatre of Japan: Honor, Vengeance, and Love in Four Plays of the 18th and 19th Centuries

Posted on January 27, 2013 by LM

http://www.uhpress.hawaii.edu/p-8747-9780824836801.aspx Translator: Jones, Stanleigh H.; 320pp. December 2012 Paper – Price: $29.00 ISBN: 978-0-8248-3680-1 Cloth – Price: $65.00 ISBN: 978-0-8248-3562-0 The plays presented here were first performed between 1769 and 1832, a time when the Japanese puppet theatre known as … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Senior Director, International Development, Asia, George Washington University

Posted on January 27, 2013 by LM

Institution: George Washington University  Location: Washington, DC Campus Location: Foggy Bottom Posted: 01/22/2013 Deadline: not specified Type: Full Time Education: BA and experience preferred Language: fluency in a foreign language Ad Statement: Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Wakayama’s Underwater Post Box

Posted on January 25, 2013 by LM

While Wakayama prefecture is most famous for its pilgrimage trail, holy mountains, and dramatic coastlines, one of the prefecture’s other claims to fame is the deepest underwater postbox in the world. Located off the coast of the town of Susami, … Continue reading →

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