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Job Opening: Japanese Language and Japanese Studies (own discipline), Senior Lecturer or Lecturer

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Australian National University, School of Culture, History and Language, College of Asia and the Pacific Location:   Australia Position:   Lecturer/Sr Lecturer Closing date: 9/30/12 The School of Culture History and Language (CHL) is one of four Schools within … Continue reading →

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Event: Double Performance of Noh play Sumidagawa and Benjamin Britten’s Curlew River

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Paula

If theater is your thing and you’re anywhere near England at the moment, you may be interested in the following double-bill performance of the Noh play Sumidagawa and Benjamin Britten’s Curlew River in London and Orford (September 7 & 9 – event … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant for Intergovernmental Affairs, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

Posted on August 23, 2012 by LM

Institution: Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco Location: San Francisco, CA Deadline: Sept. 5, 2012 Education: Bachelor’s degree Established in 1870, the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is Japan’s chief diplomatic mission covering Northern California and Nevada. … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: Habitat for Humanity, Miyagi, September 2012

Posted on August 22, 2012 by LM

Apply to Volunteer in Tohoku (Miyagi, September 2012) Location： Ishinomaki city and Higashimatsushima city, etc Miyagi prefecture Deadline: recruitment will be closed seven days before the program day or if and when the target is met. Dates: A. Sep 1st … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan Study Grants now open at National Library of Australia

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Paula

Japan Study Grants The National Library offers annual Japan Study Grants under the auspices of the Harold S. Williams Trust Fund. The Japan Study Grants were established to support interstate scholars and researchers whose work would benefit from access to … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Student Support/ Translator, University, Tokyo

Posted on August 21, 2012 by LM

Via Tempstaff Universal Office Job Update mailing list. New Contract (direct hire) Position for Native English Speakers Job Title: Student Support/ Translator (University) === Conditions === Dates: ASAP-long term Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 08:50-17:20 (1hr break) Salary: 400-500万/year Contract: … Continue reading →

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Funding: Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Nyssa

Are you feeling creative? Do you need funding for your upcoming study abroad this year? The Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship is open to all (undergrad and graduate) current or aspiring study abroad students. Scholarships are awarded each year. The … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2013 Blakemore fellowships open!

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Paula

The 2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowship applications are open! The next deadline for applications is December 31, 2012 for study starting between June 2013 and May 2014. See the website here: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/Language%20Grants/Language.htm Blakemore Freeman Fellowships Blakemore language grants are awarded to individuals … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: [general] Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Princeton University, Society of Fellows Location:   New Jersey, United States Position:   Doctoral Fellow, Lecturer; Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences Princeton University Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences … Continue reading →

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Denver Film Society Presents Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata and the Masters of Studio Ghibli

Posted on August 16, 2012 by LM

Aug. 17 – Oct. 4, 2012 Join us as we celebrate the magic of famed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli with an enormous retrospective of their greatest works presented in 15 BRAND NEW 35mm prints. All films presented in Japanese … Continue reading →

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