Category Archives: announcements

Funding: Daiwa Scholarship [UK]

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Paula

http://www.dajf.org.uk/scholarships/general-information The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique 19-month programme of language study, work placement and homestay in Japan. Daiwa Scholarships offer young and talented UK citizens with strong leadership potential, the opportunity to acquire Japanese language skills, and to access … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Japan’s Local Newspapers: Chihoushi and Revitalization Journalism

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Paula

Japan is one of the world’s most literate societies. Its national newspapers are the most read newspapers in the world and the country also has a vibrant local newspaper sector as well. The first of its kind, this book focuses … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Associate, Academic Exchange, World Learning

Posted on May 5, 2012 by LM

Closing date: 5pm May 18, 2012. Position Title: Program Associate, Academic Exchange Grade: G-5 Reports To: Program Officer, Academic Exchange Team Location: Washington, D.C. The International Development & Exchange Programs of World Learning has an immediate opening for a Program … Continue reading →

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Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Paula

The Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University is pleased to offer a postdoctoral fellowship in Japanese Studies for 2012-13. This award is open to scholars in Japanese literary and cultural studies in any historical period. Applicants must have … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor in the History of Japanese Art

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Paula

The Institute of East Asian Art History at Heidelberg University, invites applications for a two-year, renewable untenured faculty position as *Assistant Professor in the History of Japanese Art* The appointment will commence September 1, 2012, tenable for two years with … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern Japanese Studies (esp. Religion or Literature)

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Paula

Institution: University of Manchester, UK, School of Languages, Linguistics & Cultures Location: United Kingdom Position: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies Applications are invited for a permanent lectureship or senior lectureship in Japanese Studies. The post will … Continue reading →

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Postdoctoral Fellowships: “Empires in Asia”

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Paula

National University of Singapore, History Postdoctoral Fellowships, Empires in Asia Invitation to Apply The Department of History, National University of Singapore, invites applications for Two (2) Postdoctoral Fellowships. Area of Expertise Postdoctoral Fellowship (Post 1) The successful candidate will be … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Coffee Life in Japan

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Paula

Merry White Paperback, 240 pages ISBN: 9780520271159 May 2012 $24.95, £16.95 Hardcover, 240 pages ISBN: 9780520259331 May 2012 $60.00, £41.95 http://www.ucpress.edu/book.php?isbn=9780520271159 This fascinating book—part ethnography, part memoir—traces Japan’s vibrant café society over one hundred and thirty years. Merry White traces Japan’s … Continue reading →

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Conference open to the public: Medicine, Politics, and Culture in the Japanese Empire

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Paula

On May 10-11th, the Japan Committee of the University of Chicago is sponsoring the Tenth Japan at Chicago Conference on the theme of “Medicine, Politics, and Culture in the Japanese Empire.” The three panels will explore the circulation of medical … Continue reading →

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No Fun Link Friday today

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Paula

Sorry guys, I’m flying off to California for a wedding, so Fun Link Friday will have to wait til next week. More great blog things to come, though! Have a great weekend!

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