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Event: Smart Energy Opportunities: Connecting Colorado and Japan

Posted on May 16, 2012 by LM

Via Japan America Society of Colorado. Smart Energy Opportunities: Connecting Japan and Colorado This discussion will focus on how Japan is rebuilding after the 2011 tsunami -particularly in relation to smart cities, smart grid infrastructure and renewable energies. How might … Continue reading →

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Graduate Internship Opportunity: Junior Fellows Internship Programme, Tokyo, United Nations University Center

Posted on May 12, 2012 by LM

Institution: United Nations University Department: Office of the Rector Location: Tokyo Type: Paid Application Deadline for Fall 2012: 10 June 2012 Education level: currently pursuing or has recently completed postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Special Assistant to the Vice-Rector of UNU and Director of UNU-IAS, United Nations University

Posted on May 10, 2012 by LM

Location: Yokohama INSTITUTE: United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies CLOSING DATE: 18 May 2012 Organizational Unit: United Nations University Rector’s Office; United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) United Nations University Objectives The United Nations University (UNU) is … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Associate, Academic Exchange, World Learning

Posted on May 5, 2012 by LM

Closing date: 5pm May 18, 2012. Position Title: Program Associate, Academic Exchange Grade: G-5 Reports To: Program Officer, Academic Exchange Team Location: Washington, D.C. The International Development & Exchange Programs of World Learning has an immediate opening for a Program … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: World Heritage Site Shirakawa-gō (360°/Gigapixel)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by LM

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Shirakawa-gô lies at the base of Hakusan in Gifu prefecture, and it is, in my opinion, the most stunning piece of the Hokuriku winter landscape.  The village, once quite isolated from the rest of … Continue reading →

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Resource: The Art of Japan: Kanazawa

Posted on May 2, 2012 by LM

The Art of Japan: Kanazawa is an English-language web magazine dedicated to the art and culture of Kanazawa. Kanazawa, the prefectural capital of Ishikawa, is the jewel in the crown of the Hokuriku region, which is home to a thriving … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Director of International Admissions, American University

Posted on April 19, 2012 by LM

Institution: American University Location: Washington, DC Category: Admin – International Programs and Services Admin – Admissions and Enrollment Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time Description: This Assistant Director (AD) position is responsible for the recruitment and admission of … Continue reading →

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Jop Opening: Travel Consultant, InsideJapan Tours

Posted on April 16, 2012 by LM

Job Description: Travel Consultant Closing Date for applications: 30th April 2012 Interviews: Mid May 2012 Start Date: beginning June 2012 Location: Boulder, CO The Position This is a role based in our US office in Boulder. As the second person … Continue reading →

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Improved JLPT Registration Process

Posted on April 15, 2012 by LM

Originally posted on Ishikawa JET:
Registration for all levels of the JLPT has finally moved into the 21st century. Beginning now, you can register online for the test, and new forms of payment–credit card, convenience store payment or furikomi–are available.…

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Fun Link(s) Friday: Kenketsu-chan

Posted on April 6, 2012 by LM

Like its US counterpart, the Japan Red Cross Society (日本赤十字社) also collects blood donations. Unlike in the US, each prefecture in Japan has its very own regional Kenketsu-chan (けんけつちゃん), a blood-donation (献血) mascot! Today I received a notice from the … Continue reading →

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