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Job Opening: Head of Student Recruitment (Asia), The University of Sydney [Australia]

Posted on August 20, 2013 by LM

Institution: The University of Sydney Location: Sydney, Australia Application Due: 08/25/2013 Type: Full Time STUDENT RECRUITMENT STUDENT RECRUITMENT & ADMISSIONS GROUP REFERENCE NO.1510/0713 Senior position in a world-renowned educational institution Lead on the development and implementation of recruitment plans for … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Interdisciplinary Graduate Student Conf Buddhist Studies

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paula

Charlottesville, VA, February 28-March 2, 2014 The Buddhist Studies Group at the University of Virginia is pleased to announce an interdisciplinary graduate student conference to be hosted on the University of Virginia Grounds in Charlottesville, VA, from February 28 to March … Continue reading →

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Conference: Performance and Japanese Literature

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Paula

  Registration is now available for PERFORMANCE AND JAPANESE LITERATURE the 22nd annual Association for Japanese Literary Studies conference hosted by the Japan Studies Committee of the University of Chicago October 18-19, 2013 at International House (1414 E. 59th St. Chicago, … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan Foundation grant programs

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Paula

Please find below information on Japan Foundation’s grant programs in Japanese studies: Japan-America Collegiate Exchange Travel Program – Call for Applications (First Deadline: Jul. 1, Second Deadline: Sep. 30) This program is designed to facilitate exchange and understanding between Japan and … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Hachi: The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Paula

Hachi: The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan a Kindle e-book by Mayumi Itoh, 2013, ASIN: B00BNBWDQ4 at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BNBWDQ4 Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Birth and Adoption of Hachi Chapter Three: … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Coordinator for Public Relations, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

Posted on August 17, 2013 by LM

Via JETwit.com Institution: Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco Location: San Francisco, CA Education: BA Deadline: Aug. 19, 2013 The Coordinator for Public Relations works closely with consulate officers and other local staff to promote greater interest in and … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Political and Economic Affairs Assistant, Consulate-General of Japan in Houston

Posted on August 17, 2013 by LM

Institution: Consulate-General of Japan in Houston Location: Houston, TX Education: college degree Deadline: August 26, 2013 Title : Political and Economic Affairs Assistant Salary：Commensurate with experience Benefits : Paid vacation, medical/dental insurance, US federal and some Japanese national holidays Working hours … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern Japanese History in relation to Asia, Associate or Full Professor

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paula

Institution:   Nagoya University Location:   Japan Position:   Associate or Full Professor, Modern Japanese History in relation to Asia Nagoya University Global 30 International Programs Nagoya, Japan http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/global-info/employment/ The Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program in the Nagoya University Global 30 … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies, Assistant Professor

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paula

Institution: Princeton University, East Asian Studies Location:   New Jersey, United States Position:   Assistant Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies Princeton University, East Asian Studies Assistant Professor, Modern/Contemporary Japanese Literature, Film, Cultural Studies The Department of East Asian … Continue reading →

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Exhibition: Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Paula

The Toledo Museum of Art has a free upcoming exhibition on Japanese art. From October 4 to January 1, 2014, the TMA is proud to offer Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints, which will feature an exquisite collection of 343 woodblock prints in pristine … Continue reading →

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