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Japan Session at the 23rd Asia Business Conference: “Asia: Riding the Wave of Change,” Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan

Posted on January 25, 2013 by LM

From the University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies mailing list: 23rd ASIA BUSINESS CONFERENCE “Asia: Riding the Wave of Change” February 1-2, 2013 Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan REGISTER NOW! (http://rossabc.com) The Asia … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Faculty Fellow in East Asian Studies (Japanese), Colby College

Posted on January 24, 2013 by LM

Institution: Colby College Location: Waterville, ME Education: MA required, PhD preferred Review of applications begins March 1, 2013 Interviews held March 22-23, 2013 Start date: Sept. 1, 2012 Type: Part-Time/Adjunct Colby College seeks applicants for a one-year position as a … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Curator of Education, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Posted on January 23, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit Jobs mailing list. Institution: Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Location: Delray Beach, Florida Job posted Jan. 15, 2013 Education: BA required, MA preferred Language: JLPT 1 or 2 Application deadline: March 4, 2013 [updated 2/5/2013] Position Summary: The … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Correspondent, Kyodo News

Posted on January 23, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Company: Kyodo News Location: Los Angeles, CA Type: Full- time (occasionally requires overtime) Posted: Jan. 19, 2013 Education: not listed Overview Kyodo News, the largest Japanese newswire, is currently seeking an assistant correspondent for its Los Angeles bureau. … Continue reading →

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2013 Summer Translation Program at Western Michigan University

Posted on January 22, 2013 by LM

Dates: July 1 – 25, 2013 Application deadline: April 1, 2013 (with rolling admissions after for US applications) Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Application, financial information, and details here: http://www.wmich.edu/languages/academics/summer-translation/index.html What is the Summer Translation Program? The Summer Translation Program (STP), hosted … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Development Associate, Japan Society

Posted on January 19, 2013 by LM

Institution: Japan Society Location: New York, New York Education: 4-year degree Posted Jan. 15, 2013 Deadline: not listed Established in 1907, New York’s Japan Society is an internationally recognized nonprofit, nonpolitical organization that provides access to information on Japan, offers … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: “The Wonderful Worlds of 100 Waka”

Posted on January 18, 2013 by LM

For some interesting insights into the politics of translating poetry, check out Stuart Varnam-Atkin’s special to The Japan Times, “The Wonderful Worlds of 100 Waka.” In this article, Varnam-Atkin discusses the history of waka and the Ogura Hyakunin Issin, a poetry collection used in a parlor game played at … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunity: VIZ Media

Posted on January 17, 2013 by LM

This is a bit last-minute, but keep in mind that Viz offers seasonal internships throughout the year. Company: VIZ Media Location: San Francisco, CA Deadline: ASAP Education: undergraduate and graduate students only Type: paid Term: late January to early May … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator (Cultural Diplomacy), Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles

Posted on January 17, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com job mailing list. Institution: Consulate-General of Japan in Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Education: BA and experience Posted: Jan. 10, 2013 Deadline: not listed The Japan Information and Culture Center at the Consulate General of Japan in … Continue reading →

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JSTOR Announces Register & Read

Posted on January 16, 2013 by LM

As someone who does professional research on the art and culture of Japan, not having access to JSTOR has reduced me to begging my grad student friends in the US to send copies of relevant articles to me. Although JSTOR … Continue reading →

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