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About Travis

I am a scholar of Japanese & Okinawan history with a particular interest in the history of arts and culture, and inter-Asia interactions, in the early modern period. I have been fortunate to enjoy the opportunity to live in Okinawa for six months in 2016-17, and in mainland Japan on multiple occasions, including from Sept 2019 to now.

Call for Papers: Mechademia Conference on Asian Popular Cultures

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Travis

SGMS: Mechademia Conference on Asian Popular Cultures 2013 Call for Papers: Fanthropologies *Location: Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis, MN *Conference Date: September 27-29, 2013 *Submissions Deadline: 20 August 2013 *Special Guest: Hiroki Azuma Reposted from H-Japan. Based on … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Nihonoranda.com

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Travis

For today’s Fun Link Friday, Nihonoranda.com, a beautiful website centered on a map of nearly 191 Dutch-related sites, events, and organizations in Japan. Organized by the Embassy & Consulates of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan, the site integrates … Continue reading →

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Resource: Black Tokyo

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Travis

I was going to post this originally as a Fun Link Friday link, but while there’s definitely a lot of fun stuff on here, such as a recently posted video jokingly “hating” on tiny Japanese beer cans, Black Tokyo | … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Modern Art Asia Online Conference

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Travis

From: H-Japan Announcements Call for Expressions of Interest: the Modern Art Asia Conference Conference Date: November 2013 Conference Location: Online Submission Deadline: Sept 1, 2013 At its foundation, Modern Art Asia was envisaged as a forum for early career researchers … Continue reading →

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Japan Rail Travel Trick

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Travis

Reblogged from RocketNews24. Ever wanted to cross Japan by rail but hate the idea of being stuck on the train, watching the scenery flash by without ever being able to get out and experience it? Today we’re going to let … Continue reading →

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Fun Links Friday: JapanCulture NYC

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Travis

New York City is an incredible place for engaging in Japanese culture, and Japan-related activities. From restaurants to toy shops to art exhibits, festivals, lectures & talks, and lessons in traditional arts, at any given time, there is a lot … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant or Associate Curator of Japanese Art, Minneapolis

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Travis

Position: Assistant or Associate Curator of Japanese Art Institution: Minneapolis Institute of Arts Location: Minneapolis, MN Type: Full-time Deadline: May 30, 2013 POSITION DESCRIPTION The Minneapolis Institute of Arts seeks a dynamic and experienced museum professional to serve as Assistant … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Architectural Histories of Maritime Asia

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Travis

Call for Papers: Architectural Histories of Maritime Asia Society of Architectural Historians Annual Conference April 9-13, 2014 Austin, TX Long-distance maritime travel and trade have connected coastal societies for millennia, and nowhere is this borne out in the longue duree … Continue reading →

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Intensive Kanbun Course at the IUC, Summer 2013

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Travis

The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies, Yokohama (administered by Stanford University), will offer a three-week intensive course in reading kanbun in the summer of 2013. The course is intended for students — primarily graduate students — who need to … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: JAPAN THIS!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Travis

Ever wondered how Japanese places got their names? In his blog “JAPAN THIS!“, Marky Star shares some wonderfully brief, witty, well-researched, and picture-filled posts on why Tokyo neighborhoods like Ochanomizu, Shibuya, and Nogizaka are called what they are. This is … Continue reading →

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