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Volunteer: Shout Out to Japan – Cheers from Seattle

Posted on February 3, 2013 by LM

Via the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association Facebook group: Commemorating the 2nd anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake with the intent of remembering, preparing, and the rebuilding of Japan. Come to the Seattle Center on March 10th to send positive messages … Continue reading →

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Kodo Performance: One Earth Tour 2013: Legend [US] [Japan]

Posted on February 2, 2013 by LM

Via the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association: US Tour: February – March 2013 Japan Tour: May – June 2013 The world is a kaleidoscope of people and cultures. In this age of exploding populations and lightening-fast communication, it is more … Continue reading →

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Day of Remembrance Taiko Festival 2013 at Seattle University

Posted on February 2, 2013 by LM

Via the Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association: http://www.minidokapilgrimage.org/ Sunday, February 17, 2013 1:00 PM Seattle University, Pigott Auditorium 1016 E. Marion Street Seattle, WA 98122 $20.00 General Admission In honor of Japanese American Day of Remembrance, the Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning … Continue reading →

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Event: Glaze – The Baum Cake Shoppe Private JASC Reception, Denver

Posted on February 1, 2013 by LM

Via the Japan America Society of Colorado mailing list: February 12, 2013 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Where: Glaze The Baum Cake Shoppe 1160 Madison Street Denver, CO 80206 Cost: $10 / JASC members; $15 / Non-members Contact: Japan … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japan Member Services Vacation Advisor, Disney Vacation Club

Posted on January 31, 2013 by LM

Via the Japanese Jobs mailing list. Company: Disney Vacation Club Position Title: Japan Member Services Vacation Advisor, Disney Vacation Club Location: Celebration, Florida Posted Jan. 25, 2013 Job Listing: It takes people to make the dream a reality. Walt was … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Events Programming Associate, Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University

Posted on January 31, 2013 by LM

Institution: Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University Location: New York, NY Education requirements: Master’s degree Employment type: Temporary with possibility of becoming permanent This is a short-term casual position starting immediately. A permanent position related to events coordination and programming … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Paula

Institution: University of Kentucky, Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures & Cultures Location:   Kentucky, United States Position:   Assistant Professor of Japanese Applications are invited for a tenure-track position as assistant professor of Japanese to begin August 2013.  The position … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Sales Associates, AsiaStore [part–time]

Posted on January 29, 2013 by LM

Institution: AsiaStore, The Asia Society and Museum Location: New York City Posted Jan. 24, 2013 Start date: ASAP Type: part-time Education: high school or equivalent The Asia Society and Museum, a prestigious non-profit cultural & educational institution, is looking for … Continue reading →

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Call for papers: Researching Japan in Social Sciences & Humanities

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Paula

Institute of Mediterranean and Oriental Cultures (Polish Academy of Sciences) in conjunction with the Interdepartmental Unit for Migration Research (University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski in Warsaw) Institute of Sociology (Warsaw University) and Kozminski University, is pleased to announce the call … Continue reading →

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Funding: Doctoral Scholarships in Transcultural Studies

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Paula

The Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies of the Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” at Heidelberg University welcomes applications for eight doctoral scholarships beginning in the winter semester 2013/14. The programme offers a monthly scholarship of … Continue reading →

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