Author Archives: LM

Job Opening: Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation (U.S.A.)

Posted on February 16, 2012 by LM

Via the NAJAS Employment Connection. View original post here. Company: Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corporation (U.S.A.) Category: Finance and Accounting Job Title: Clerk City: New York State/Province: NY Brief Description of Duties This is an entry level position, responsible … Continue reading →

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Internship Opening: Summer 2012 Communications Intern, Japan Society (New York)

Posted on February 16, 2012 by LM

For full details and other internship opportunities, see Japan Society’s internship page. The Japan Society volunteer internship program offers individuals opportunities to increase their awareness of contemporary Japan and gain knowledge of its history and cultural heritage while simultaneously preparing … Continue reading →

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Counselor (General/International Students), Coast Community College District

Posted on January 31, 2012 by LM

See HigherEdJobs.com posting for more information and application. Institution: Coast Community College District Location: Costa Mesa, CA Application Due: 02/23/2012 Type: Full Time Campus: Orange Coast College Scheduled start date: Fall Semester, August 2012 Counselor, (General 50%/ International Students 50%) … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Rethinking Tatami

Posted on January 27, 2012 by LM

As someone who has lived in apartments with both old tatami and new tatami, my relationship with Japan’s traditional straw-mat flooring is complicated.  On one hand, tatami is softer under a futon than linoleum; it retains heat better than (faux-)wooden … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, Humboldt State University

Posted on January 20, 2012 by LM

Via HigherEdJobs.com. Institution: Humboldt State University Location: Arcata, CA Application Due: Open Until Filled, Review Date 1/31/2012 Type: Full Time International Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, Student Services Professional IA (SSP IA) $2,872-$3,513/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Opportunity for High-School Students: 2012 JET Memorial Invitation Program (JET MIP)

Posted on January 18, 2012 by LM

For full information and applications, go to the Japan Foundation Los Angeles’ (JFLA) page here. Exam registration (necessary to apply) deadline is Jan. 31, 2012. For any readers who are planning to go to university to get your B.A. in … Continue reading →

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Internship Opening: Marjorie Deane Internship in Japan at The Economist

Posted on January 18, 2012 by LM

Original post here. APPLICATIONS are invited for a new Marjorie Deane internship for 2012. This award, financed by the Marjorie Deane Financial Journalism Foundation, is designed to provide work experience for a promising journalist or would-be journalist resident in Japan who … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Curriculum and Student Services Assistant

Posted on January 12, 2012 by LM

For more information and to apply, see original posting at umjobs.org. Job Title: Student Admin Asst Inter Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI Full-Time Department: LSA Asian Languages & Cultures Posting End Date: 1/18/2012 Job Summary This position … Continue reading →

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Annual Mochitsuki at the University of Michigan

Posted on January 4, 2012 by LM

The University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies’ 8th Annual Mochitsuki will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012. East Hall Math & Psychology Atriums 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043 The event features mochi-making in the traditional way … Continue reading →

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