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Job Opening: Tomodachi Summer SoftBank Leadership Program: Homestay Coordinator

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Paula

The Tomodachi Initiative is a public-private partnership supported by the US and Japanese governments that supports Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The goal of the program is to foster the next generation of Japanese and Americans, a … Continue reading →

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Summer Translation Program at Western Michigan University

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Paula

July 2-26, 2012 Western Michigan University is offering a four-week summer program for aspiring translators of Japanese.  Review of applications to enroll in the Summer Translation Program will begin Tuesday, April 3, and continue until enrollment is full. International students … Continue reading →

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Program Announcement: Japanese Language Courses through JF Los Angeles

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Paula

For those of you on the west coast, here’s some great news: Since January, the Japan Foundation Los Angeles has been offering Japanese language courses to the community, which will continue to be offered from April to June. The cost … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Camp Director – Tomodachi Initiative

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Paula

Program: Tomodachi Initiative Location: University of California, Berkeley Program Dates: July 16-August 16, 2012. Remuneration: DOE + full room & board payable upon completion of the program. Program Description: Since 1981, Ayusa has been a leader in providing life-changing cultural … Continue reading →

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Tomodachi Summer SoftBank Leadership Program: Homestay Manager

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Paula

The Tomodachi Initiative is a public-private partnership supported by the US and Japanese governments that supports Japan’s recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The goal of the program is to foster the next generation of Japanese and Americans, a … Continue reading →

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Employment Opportunities at the Congressional Research Service

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Paula

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is recruiting for its 2012 Graduate Recruit Program.  The program is open to students enrolled in, or graduating with an appropriate advanced degree from, an accredited graduate institution between September 2011 and August 2012.  A … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunity: Editorial Interns for Summer 2012 at The Mary Sue

Posted on March 27, 2012 by LM

Employer: The Mary Sue, Abrams Media Location: Manhattan, NY Deadline: April 5, 2012 Type: Unpaid Dates: June – Aug. 2012 (flexible start/end dates) The Mary Sue is a website for geeky women produced by the Abrams Media collective. Interns must … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunities: Institute of International Education, Professional and Global Exchanges Internship Program

Posted on March 26, 2012 by LM

Employer: Institute of International Education Type: Unpaid with transportation stipend Location: Washington, D.C. Deadline: June 4, 2012 Term: June 4- Aug. 4, 2012, 28 hours/week Several positions are open for the 2012 summer and fall semesters that may be of … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunities: Japan-America Societies Across the U.S., Summer 2012

Posted on March 26, 2012 by LM

These internship opportunities represent those posted on JAS websites. To contact your local Japan America Society, who may not post internship opportunities directly on their sites, see the list of resources here. All JAS internships appear to be unpaid. Employer: … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: The Truth of the Ancient Ways: A Critical Biography of the Swordsman Yamaoka Tesshu

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Paula

Language: English Publisher: Kodenkan Institute Publication date: January 31, 2012 Binding type/size: paperback, 6″ x 9″ Description: 202 pages, bibliography, index ISBN-13: 978-0984012909 ISBN-10: 0984012907 Library of Congress Control Number: 2011938616 Book description Among practitioners of Japanese martial arts both … Continue reading →

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