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Call for Papers: The Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities 2013 Location: Japan

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Paula

The Asian Conference on Arts & Humanities 2013 April 4-7 2013, at the Ramada Hotel, Osaka, Japan. Special Theme: “Connectedness, Identity and Alienation in the Arts and Humanities” The conference offers the suggestion of an optional themes to concentrate the … Continue reading →

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Artists and Researchers in Residence Program in Fukuoka

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Paula

Much thanks to Eve Loh, researcher and blogger on Nihonga, who submitted this program with an upcoming deadline to us! Deadline is August 31st! — The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) invites Asian artists, researchers and curators for an extended period of … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Literature & Language, tenure-track appointment

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Paula

Institution: College / University Macalester College, Asian Languages & Cultures Location: Minnesota, United States Position: Tenure Track Faculty, Professor of Japanese The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures at Macalester College announces an opening for a tenure-track … Continue reading →

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Funding: API Fellowships

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Paula

Much thanks to Eve Loh, researcher and blogger on Nihonga, who submitted this fellowship with an upcoming deadline to us! Deadline is August 31st! — http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/api_fellowships.php What is the API Fellowships Program? It is a fellowships program that provides a … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Art of Censorship in Postwar Japan

Posted on August 12, 2012 by LM

http://www.uhpress.hawaii.edu/p-8622-9780824835873.aspx The Art of Censorship in Postwar Japan Author: Cather, Kirsten 342pp. July 2012 Cloth – Price: $45.00 ISBN: 978-0-8248-3587-3 In 2002 a manga (comic book) was for the first time successfully charged with the crime of obscenity in the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japan Resource Center Specialist, George Washington University

Posted on August 11, 2012 by LM

Institution: George Washington University Location: Washington, DC Posted: 08/08/2012 Type: Part-Time/Adjunct Education: Bachelor’s plus experience Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus a minimum of six years professional experience is necessary. Degree requirements may be … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies (Sino-Japanese Relations), Assistant Professor

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Paula

Institution: University of Hong Kong Location: Hong Kong Position: Assistant Professor in Japanese Studies (Sino-Japanese relations) Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Literature and Culture, Assistant Professor

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Paula

Institution: University of Hong Kong Location: Hong Kong Position: Assistant Professor in Japanese Literature and Culture Founded in 1911, The University of Hong Kong is committed to the highest international standards of excellence in teaching and research, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Asian History (preference for Southeast Asia, Korea or Japan), Naval Postgraduate School

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Naval Postgraduate School, National Security Affairs Department Location: California, United States Position: Tenure Track Faculty, Asian History and Politics The Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School seeks applications for a tenure-track appointment … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Early Modern Intellectual History (any region of the world), Assistant Professor

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Yale University Location: Connecticut, United States Position: Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor-Early Modern Intellectual History Early Modern Intellectual History The Yale University Department of History and Humanities Program intend to make a tenure-track assistant professor appointment, to … Continue reading →

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