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Funding: CFR 2014–2015 International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd.

Institution: Council on Foreign Relations Applications begin July 1, 2013 Application deadline: October 31, 2013 Education requirements: 4-year degree Employment type: Full time Program Founded in 1997, the International Affairs Fellowship in Japan (IAF-J), sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., seeks to … Continue reading

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Book Announcement: Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan

Modern Girls on the Go: Gender, Mobility, and Labor in Japan Edited by Alisa Freedman, Laura Miller, and Christine R. Yano 2013, Available Now Stanford University Press 296 pp. 17 illustrations. ISBN: 9780804781138 Cloth $80.00 ISBN: 9780804781145 Paper $24.95 ISBN: 9780804785549 … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Columbia University

Institution: Columbia University, East Asian Languages and Cultures Location: New York, NY Education requirements: 4-year degree Languages needed: Japanese language Level of language proficiency: A native speaker of English, with spoken fluency in Japanese desirable, but not required. Employment type: … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies or comparative cultural (including Japanese Culture in a world context)

Institution:   Nagoya City University, The Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences Location:   Japan Position:   Associate Professor or Lecturer of Japanese Studies or comparative cultural (including Japanese Culture) , Nagoya City University, Graduate School of Humanities and … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator (Arts & Culture), The Japan Foundation, Sydney [Australia]

Via JETWit.com jobs mailing list. Job title: Program Coordinator (Arts & Culture) Institution: The Japan Foundation Location: Sydney, Australia Deadline: July 16, 2013 Commencement: August 2013 Work type: Full-time Ongoing Commencement date: August, 2013 Department: Arts & Culture Salary and conditions: 55-60K (depending … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Business Development Agent for Asia, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED)

Position: Business Development Agent-Asia Posted by: The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Start Date: August 15, 2013 Deadline: not listed Overview: The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) is seeking an experienced and qualified individual who … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Administrative Coordinator, Japan Studies, Johns Hopkins University

Institution: Johns Hopkins University – Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Location: Washington, DC Posted: 06/21/2013 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time Education: HS required, BA preferred The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Lecturer in Japanese, University of Massachusetts Boston

Institution: University of Massachusetts – Boston Location: Boston, MA Posted: 06/17/2013 Application Due: Open Until Filled Start date: Sept. 1, 2013 Type: Full Time Education: MA The University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time position as Lecturer in … Continue reading

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Call for Applications: Reading Edo-period Hentaigana and Kuzushiji Workshop

The Penn Faculty Working Group for Reading Asian Manuscripts will hold a four-day workshop on reading Edo-period hentaigana and kuzushiji August 19-22, 2013, and invites applications from faculty and graduate students from all fields of Japanese studies to participate. The workshop … Continue reading

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Job Opening: Operations Manager, Sigur Center for Asian Studies, George Washington University

Institution: George Washington University College/School/Department: Elliott School of International Affairs (ESIA) Location: Washington, DC Posted: 06/21/2013 Application Due: 06/30/2013 Type: Full Time Education: BA and experience preferred Ad Statement: Founded in 1821, GW is the largest institution of higher education … Continue reading

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