Category Archives: announcements

Call for papers: pre-modern warrior studies

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Paula

In case anyone is in Japan now or will be come June 2011, there is a call for papers out on pre-modern warriors panel for the Meiji Gakuin University‘s Asian Studies Japan Conference, held next at the International Christian University. … Continue reading →

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Images of Okinawa after WWII

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Paula

Here’s a very cool new digital resource for people interested in the history of Okinawa or history after WWII. The University of Hawaii at Manoa has compiled a database of images that can be accessed by anyone and searched by … Continue reading →

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Follow our blog on Twitter!

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Paula

We’re interested in getting information to you as efficiently as possible. In the interest of this, we’ve opened up a Twitter account under the username shinpaideshou. Feel free to follow us on twitter to see our updates or subscribe for … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: “In the Mix: Asian Popular Music”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Paula

A call for papers is out for what looks like an incredibly interesting conference to come on Asian popular music. Even if you’re not submitting a paper, save the date and register in the near future! There’s even a performance … Continue reading →

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Pacific Spaces: Comparisons and Connections across the Pacific Ocean in Early Modern and Modern Times

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Paula

A west coast conference announcement! — Pacific Spaces: Comparisons and Connections across the Pacific Ocean in Early Modern and Modern Times November 5-6, 2010 Location: Huntington Library, San Marino, CA. The Pacific region has become increasingly prominent in contemporary global … Continue reading →

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Teaching Japan Conference: Pedagogical Possibilities in U.S. Higher Education

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Paula

Another midwest conference announcement! — October 29 and 30, 2010 DePaul University in Chicago —- DePaul University’s Japanese Studies Program is pleased to announce the schedule of our 1st Teaching Japan Conference: Pedagogical Possibilities in U.S. Higher Education. http://las.depaul.edu/mol/About/TeachingJapanConference/ConferenceSchedule.asp Thirty-one … Continue reading →

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Call for papers: Graduate Student Conference on East Asia

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Paula

Undergrads: it is useful to note that this type of conference exists. Although the idea of participating in a professional conference for the first time may be intimidating for some, there are also conferences like this specifically for graduate students … Continue reading →

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Last day to register – Association for Japanese Literary Studies 2010

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Paula

A bit late, but another conference announcement! There appear to be some very neat presentations on science fiction and film, as well as some great premodern stuff, too. —- The 2010 conference of the Association for Japanese Literary Studies (AJLS) … Continue reading →

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National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Paula

For those of you interested in public service, national security, international relationships, and more, check out this scholarship opportunity! ——- National Security Education Program Boren Scholarships The applications for the 2011-2012 National Security Education Program’s David L. Boren Scholarships for … Continue reading →

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Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Paula

Another east coast conference announcement for you! A shakuhachi flute performance and Japanese Woodblock Print exhibition are among the free events. ——————- Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies Penn State October 22-23, 2010 Registration for Student non-members ………………… $35.00 Penn … Continue reading →

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