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Call for Papers: New York Conference on Asian Studies, NYCAS 12

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Paula

September 28-29, 2012 State University of New York at New Paltz Plan NOW to participate in NYCAS 2012! EARLY submission of panels and papers is encouraged! The deadline for submitting proposals is May 15, 2012. The State University of New … Continue reading →

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Mellon Postdoc in Japanese Religions at USC (2012-2013)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Paula

The Center for Japanese Religions and Culture (CJRC) and the School of Religion at the University of Southern California invite applications for an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship, beginning Fall 2012.  The fellowship is subject to a renewal process … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Recruitment & Admissions Coordinator (Asia Specialist)

Posted on March 12, 2012 by LM

Institution: University of Colorado Denver Location: Denver, CO Category: Admin – Admissions and Enrollment Admin – International Programs and Services Application Due: Review of applications begins March 16, 2012 Required Education/Experience/Skills (Minimum Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in international education, international affairs, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Pantry Coordinator, Second Harvest Tokyo

Posted on March 8, 2012 by LM

Location: Tokyo Type: Full-time Submission deadline: Mar 17, 2012 Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1) Coordinate food package projects—We send about 650 food packages to the victims of 3.11 disaster every month. Pantry Coordinator coordinates the weekly shipment with 10 volunteers. … Continue reading →

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How I Remember 3/11: Japan Cat Network

Posted on March 7, 2012 by kachmcd

Here’s a fun fact that most people find very difficult to believe: the Great Tohoku Earthquake was my first day at work.  And not just any “first day at work”, it was the first day of  my first real job … Continue reading →

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The Atomic Age II: Fukushima Symposium in May and Scholarship Opportunity

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Paula

The organizers of Atomic Age II: Fukushima symposium are pleased to offer 10 scholarships of up to $300 each to assist those who wish to travel to Chicago to attend the symposium. Atomic Age II: Fukushima will be held at … Continue reading →

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Announcement: this week’s posts on 3/11

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Paula

  In remembrance of those whose lives were lost and devastated by the 3/11/2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, starting tomorrow we will suspend our usual blog content. For the week leading up to 3/11/12, we will be posting materials related … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Russo-Japanese Relations, 1905-17: From enemies to allies

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Paula

Russo-Japanese Relations, 1905-17: From enemies to allies (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia) Peter Berton (Author) http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415598996/ Book Description One surprising outcome of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was that, although Russia was humiliatingly defeated, by 1916 Russia and … Continue reading →

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Exhibition: Samurai: The Warrior Transformed

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Paula

Date: March 7, 2012 – September 3, 2012 Time: 10 AM – 6PM Daily Location: Washington D.C. Price: Exhibition included in National Geographic Museum Admission; Adults – $8; Members/Military/Seniors (over 62)/Students/Groups (25+) – $6; Children (ages 5-12) – $4; School & youth … Continue reading →

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Internship: Japanese Art, Curatorial Intern, Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Paula

Institution:   Clark Center for Japanese Art & Culture Location:   Hanford,California, United States Position:   Curatorial Intern The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford, California, is accepting applications for its curatorial intern program.  The internship will begin … Continue reading →

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