Author Archives: LM

Fun Link Friday: Periscope Studio’s Miyazaki Tribute

Posted on February 11, 2011 by LM

Based in Portland, Periscope Studio is the largest studio of freelance comic artists in the US. Periscope hosts a sketch blog on Tumblr, and the weeklong sketch-blog challenge for Jan. 24-30 was the work of legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki of … Continue reading →

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The Monsters of Shamisen in Colorado

Posted on February 10, 2011 by LM

The University of Colorado Denver College of Arts and Media and the Consul-General of Japan present Tsugaru Shamisen, featuring the Monsters of Shamisen, in concert. Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Just Hungry

Posted on February 7, 2011 by LM

Makiko Itoh, a Japanese expat and world-traveler, runs Just Hungry (justhungry.com), an English-language blog about cooking (mostly) healthy Japanese food. In addition to running this blog, she writes for The Japan Times and is the author of The Just Bento Cookbook. Continue reading →

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William and Alice Hosokawa Fellowship Program for Coloradoans

Posted on February 3, 2011 by LM

This comes to us from Japan America Society of Colorado mailing list and web page. Founded under the auspices of the Japan America Society of Colorado, the William and Alice Hosokawa Fellowship Program provides grants annually to create a better … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Lecturer Position at Musashi University

Posted on January 26, 2011 by LM

Musashi University is looking for someone (3rd year PhD candidate or beyond, or roughly equivalent experience) to teach a course in English on Japanese history 1920-1955, to (chiefly) English-speaking exchange students, Fall 2011 only. This information comes to us from … Continue reading →

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Lecture: Japanese Technical Translation: Freelancing as a Career

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

Information from jetwit.com via PNW JETAA. Japanese Technical Translation: Freelancing as a Career When: Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 3:30-5:00pm Where: UW Campus, Denny Hall 216 Learn about technical translation as a career. Mr. Barrett will help us understand what technical … Continue reading →

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Funding from the Aurora Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

We previously featured the Aurora Challenge Grant for funding possibilities, but there is also a Japanese Language Scholarship they offer. Unfortunately the deadline has passed for this year, but it might be worth bookmarking for next year! Also, the Challenge … Continue reading →

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Fresh Ink: Ten Takes on Chinese Tradition (via 茶有の者 – A Man with Tea)

Posted on January 23, 2011 by LM

For the Asian Studies and art historians/artists who read this blog, this is an excellent article on a current exhibit on Chinese art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. A Man with Tea is a excellent Asian art/media … Continue reading →

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University of Michigan Ross Business School 21st Asia Business Conference: “Asia: Navigating the Global Stage”

Posted on January 22, 2011 by LM

Venue: Ross School of Business, University of Michigan Date: January 28-29, 2011 There will be a Keynote Speech on January 28 (Friday) and Panels on January 29 (Saturday), 2011. This year’s conference will feature Singapore’s Ambassador to the US during our Keynote Speech, and … Continue reading →

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Funding Opportunities for International MBA Students at the Doshisha Business School

Posted on January 15, 2011 by LM

This information is from Dr. Andrew Staples via Great Lakes JETAA. Although this information it is targeted at former JETs, the funding opportunities are for international students in general. -Leah Additionally, there is an open day at Doshisha Business School … Continue reading →

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