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Summer Program: Kyoto Traditional Theatre Training

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Paula

The intensive summer program in Kyoto Traditional Theatre Training invites applications to its 30th annual program, July 18-20 (orientation and overview of performing arts) and training (Jul 21-Aug 8). Master-teachers of the Kanze school noh, Okura school kyogen, and Wakayagi school of nihonbuyo classical dance offer … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: ASIANetwork, Postdoctoral Teaching Fellows (3)

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Paula

Institution:   ASIANetwork Location:   Illinois, United States Position:   Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellows ASIANetwork – Luce Foundation Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Program With the generous support of the Luce Foundation, ASIANetwork is supporting three teaching fellow positions for its member colleges … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2014 JETAANC Scholarship [High School Seniors, California]

Posted on February 26, 2014 by LM

Education: Graduating high school senior attending undergraduate program starting in fall 2014 Other: resident of Northern California or Nevada (see details below) Deadline: March 14, 2014 Background: The JETAANC serves as a support network and resource for returning JET Program … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Seasonal American Language & Culture (ALC) Program Director, Volunteers in Asia

Posted on February 25, 2014 by LM

Institution: Volunteers in Asia (VIA), Stanford University Location: Stanford, CA Type: seasonal Deadline: March 31, 2014 Term: June 9, 2014 – early Sept Education: 4-year degree Job Summary: VIA seeks a seasonal program director to run VIA’s American Language & … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: For a New Wave to Come: Post-1945 Japanese Art History Now

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Paula

PoNJA-GenKon10th Anniversary  Conference Japan Society, New York  City September 12, 2014, Friday, afternoon  workshop “Reports from the Field: On Archival Documents” co-organized with Japan Society and NYU’s  East Asian Studies 15-20 minute  presentations September 13, 2014, Saturday, afternoon  symposium “New … Continue reading →

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Funding: Frank Gibney Award for Graduate Student Essay: Journal of American-East Asian Relations

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Paula

The Journal of American-East Asian Relations invites submissions for the Frank Gibney Award. The Award is given by the editors to an essay in the field of American–East Asian Relations written by a graduate student and submitted by his or … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Henry Black – On Stage in Meiji Japan

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Paula

Henry Black – On Stage in Meiji Japan By Ian McArthur ONE OF Japan’s first foreign-born entertainers is the subject of my new book,  the first about him in the English-speaking world. Henry Black – On Stage in Meiji Japan … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: The Journal of Global Initiatives – Special Issue on Japan

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Paula

CALL FOR PAPERS SPECIAL ISSUE ON JAPAN The Journal of Global Initiatives Deadline: May 31, 2014 The Journal of Global Initiatives is pleased to announce a Call for Papers (CFP) for its special edition on Japan, scheduled to be published in … Continue reading →

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Conference: International Conference on Asian Food Security (ICAFS)

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Paula

2014 Towards Asia 2025: Policy and Technology Imperatives, 21 22 August 2014, Singapore Asia faces serious challenges to its food security. Changing demographics and consumption patterns, productivity decline in agriculture, degradation of natural resource base, food price volatility, rising input costs, … Continue reading →

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Workshop: University of Chicago Summer Workshop: Reading Kuzushiji, June 16th-20th

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Paula

The 2014 University of Chicago Japan Studies Summer Workshop:  Reading Kuzushiji will take place June 16-20. It is open to students and faculty with a working knowledge of classical Japanese and hentaigana. Our instructor will be Professor Aratake Kenichiro (http://www.cneas.tohoku.ac.jp/staff/aratake/aratake.html) of … Continue reading →

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