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Call for Papers: Energy in Modern Japan

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Paula

CALL FOR PAPERS VSJF Annual Conference 2015 “Energy in Modern Japan. Past, Present, Future“ The annual conference of the VSJF – German Association for Social Science Research on Japan – will take place on November 20-22, 2015in Leipzig. This year’s topic … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Head of the Asian Library, University of Michigan

Posted on March 16, 2015 by LM

Institution: University of Michigan Location: Ann Arbor, MI Application open: 3/04/2015 – 4/19/2015 Type: Full Time Education: MLS/MA: “ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree (in East Asian studies or related … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Programs Coordinator and Editorial Assistant, Pacific Basin Research Center

Posted on March 16, 2015 by LM

Institution: Soka University of America Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Application Due: Open Until Filled (posted 3/6/2015) Tentative Start Date: April 1, 2015 Type: Full Time Education: MA preferred Programs Coordinator and Editorial Assistant Pacific Basin Research Center (PBRC), Soka University … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Academic Advisor: International Programs, University of Utah

Posted on March 16, 2015 by LM

Institution: University of Utah Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posted: 03/02/2015 Type: Full Time Education: BA required, MA preferred Department: Asian Studies Program Job Summary: Advises a diverse population of students in regards to their academic planning and progress by … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Aging and Loss: Mourning and Maturity in Contemporary Japan

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Paula

Aging and Loss: Mourning and Maturity in Contemporary Japan Jason Danely (Author) Description By 2030, over 30% of the Japanese population will be 65 or older, foreshadowing the demographic changes occurring elsewhere in Asia and around the world. What can … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Sales Representative II, Trident Seafood

Posted on March 12, 2015 by LM

Via PNWJETAA Employer: Trident Seafoods Location: Seattle, WA Education: BA/BS or combination of education and experience Deadline: May 1, 2015 Description The Sales Representative receives, investigates, and responds to customer inquiries regarding shipments, products and complaints. Expected travel to Alaska … Continue reading →

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Tohoku Revival Calendar

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Paula

On the fourth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Tōhoku area of Japan, many people are reflecting on how far (or not far) recovery has come and asking what they can still do to help those … Continue reading →

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Paid Internship Opportunity: Office of International Students & Scholars, Yale University

Posted on March 10, 2015 by LM

Via the JETWitJobs Mailing list. Institution: Yale University Location: New Haven, CT Type: paid Deadline: not listed Education: current graduate student or recently graduated graduate students Term: one year Yale University has an established internship program for graduate students or … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Resident Director, International Studies Abroad [Beppu]

Posted on March 9, 2015 by LM

Via JETWit.com Institution: International Studies Abroad (ISA) Location: Beppu, Japan Education: Bachelor’s required, MA preferred Posted 2/26/2015 GENERAL DESCRIPTION International Studies Abroad, is a study abroad provider currently with 28 destination countries, encompassing 74 distinct and exciting cities. ISA has … Continue reading →

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Funding: University of Chicago Library Travel Grants

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Paula

The Center for East Asian Studies’ Japan, China and Korean Studies Library Travel Grants are designed to assist scholars from outside the Chicago metropolitan area in their use of University of Chicago’s East Asian collections for research in Japan, China … Continue reading →

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