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Category Archives: announcements
Book Announcement: Plotting the Prince: Shotoku Cults and the Mapping of Medieval Japanese Buddhism
http://www.uhpress.hawaii.edu/p-8620-9780824834630.aspx Plotting the Prince: Shotoku Cults and the Mapping of Medieval Japanese Buddhism Author: Carr, Kevin Plotting the Prince traces the development of conceptual maps of the world created through the telling of stories about Prince Shōtoku (573?–622?), an eminent … Continue reading
Job Opening: Translator Japanese-UK English, Nintendo of Europe [UK] [Europe]
Via JETwit.com. Company: Nintendo of Europe Location: Frankfurt, Germany Languages: UK English, Japanese Thanks to our products Wii U™ and Nintendo 3DS™ we are one of the leading manufacturers of video games and consoles in the field of Interactive Entertainment. … Continue reading
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Tagged Europe, Germany, job opening, Loc, Nintendo of Europe, software, translation, translator, UK, video games
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Job Opening: Consultant, JTB Australia [Australia]
Via JETwit.com. Position: Consultants (2) Company: Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) Australia Location: Melbourne, Australia Start date: January 2013 Overview: JTB Melbourne is expanding in the new year and is looking for 2 new staff members to begin work in January as consultants. … Continue reading
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Tagged australia, Japan Travel Bureau, job, job opening, JTB Australia, melbourne, travel agency, travel consultant, travel industry, wholesale
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Job Opening: Postdoctoral/PhD Fellow at United Nations University
Instituion: United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) Location: Tokyo Start date: February 1, 2013 Application deadline: January 11, 2013 Education requirements: Doctorate (PhD) (not ABD) or PhD candidate (must be in research stage with no class requirements left) … Continue reading
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Tagged Development Studies, engineering, job opening, Management and Economics, PhD, postdoc, postdoctoral fellowship, postdoctoral position, Public Policy, social sciences, Sustainable Urban Futures Programme, United Nations University, United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies, Urban Planning
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Funding: Japan-US Friendship Commission Grants
http://www.jusfc.gov/ JUSFC accepts grant applications in the following areas: 1) Exchanges and Scholarship 2) Global Challenges 3) Arts and Culture 4) Education and Public Affairs Which organizations may apply? Any non-profit organization in the United States or Japan that deals with Japanese … Continue reading
Book Announcement: Religion and Politics in Contemporary Japan: Soka Gakkai Youth and Komeito
Fisker-Nielsen, A. M. (2012) Religion and Politics in Contemporary Japan: Soka Gakkai Youth and Komeito London and New York: Routledge (Japan Anthropology Workshop Series). Book description: Presenting a study of politics at grassroots level among young Japanese, this book examines … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Japan, Japanese politics, Japanese religion, Komeito, politics, religion, Soka Gakkai, youth
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Job Opening: International Programs and Services Assistant, Benedictine University
Institution: Benedictine University Location: Lisle, IL Application Due: Open Until Filled (posted 12/07/2012) Education: Bachelor’s degree Duties: As a representative of Benedictine University, the International Program Assistant will work with diverse groups of international students, staff, faculty, visitors, and Benedictine … Continue reading
Approaching the Sacred: Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai‘i Exhibition
Via News from University of Hawai‘i Press. An exhibition of Japanese Buddhist temple objects and furnishings will be on display at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i community gallery from December 1, 2012 through February 22, 2013. The show is curated by professors … Continue reading
Job Opening: East Asian History, Pacific University
Institution: Pacific University, History Location: Oregon, United States Position: Assistant Professor of East Asian History Pacific University invites applications for a tenure-track position in East Asian History to begin in August 2013. PhD required by date of contract. A … Continue reading
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Tagged assistant professor, east asia, East Asian History, history, job opening, Oregon, Pacific University, tenure track
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Job Opening: East Asian Studies (esp Japan), Kalamazoo College
Institution: Kalamazoo College, History Department Location: Michigan, United States Position: Instructor, Temporary, Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian Studies Kalamazoo College seeks applications for a one-term (10 week) position beginning 1 April 2013 and ending on 12 June 2013 … Continue reading
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