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Research Travel Funds: Korean Heritage Library, USC

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Travis

OKSHF Research Grant at USC Korean Heritage Library The Korean Heritage Library (KHL) at the University of Southern California is pleased to announce research grants for researchers, librarians, and educators in Korean Studies. Thanks to generous support from the Overseas … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Trends and Determinants of Retirement and Related Policies in Asia

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Paula

DATE OF EVENT : 8-9 February 2018 VENUE : National University of Singapore WEBSITE : https://ari.nus.edu.sg/Event/Detail/875de504-36eb-4c27-b17f-41de59b1f961 CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE: 15 JULY 2017 As many countries enter aging societies and face high costs for public pension funds, governments encourage people … Continue reading →

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Research Opportunity: NHK Archives

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Travis

Location: NHK Archives, Tokyo or Osaka Application Deadline: 30 June (4pm Japan Time) (Description below paraphrased/summarized by Travis, from NHK Japanese-language website. I apologize for any mis-translations or mis-representations. Please consult the NHK page for official description and terms) Program … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The Global Repositioning of Japanese Religions: An Integrated Approach

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Paula

The Global Repositioning of Japanese Religions: An Integrated Approach Ugo Dessi (Routledge 2017) https://www.routledge.com/The-Global-Repositioning-of-Japanese-Religions-An-integrated-approach/Dessi/p/book/9781138099869 The Global Repositioning of Japanese Religions: An Integrated Approach explores how Japanese religions respond to the relativizing effects of globalization, thereby repositioning themselves as global players. … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Associate, Carolina Asia Center

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Travis

*Position: Program Associate (full-time) *Institution: Carolina Asia Center, Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill *Application Deadline: 29 May 2017 Carolina Asia Center The Carolina Asia Center is the University of North Carolina’s flagship organization for Asia-related activities. In 2014, we … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Postdoc in Transnational Asian Studies

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Travis

*Position: postdoctoral research fellowship in Transnational Asian Studies *Institution: Chao Center for Asian Studies (CCAS) at Rice University *Location: Houston, Texas The Chao Center for Asian Studies (CCAS) at Rice University in Houston, Texas is currently accepting applications for the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Study Abroad Coordinator, Temple University Japan Campus

Posted on May 15, 2017 by LM

From JETWit jobs Facebook group. Please note, TUJ is able to sponsor a visa for this position. Employer: Temple University Japan Campus Location: Tokyo Education: not listed Type: Full time To be filled immediately, desired start date is June 2017 … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Transformed Bodies and Gender: Experiences of Women Pro Wrestlers in Japan

Posted on May 14, 2017 by Paula

Aiba, Keiko. (2017). Transformed Bodies and Gender: Experiences of Women Pro Wrestlers in Japan. Osaka, Japan: Union Press. http://www.union-services.com/upen/book_list.html Women’s pro wrestling in Japan has always been controlled by an independent organization of which the members have only been women. … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Assistant/Associate, Abe Fellowship Program Tokyo Office

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Paula

Program Assistant/Associate, Abe Fellowship Program Tokyo Office Summary The Social Science Research Council seeks a Program Assistant/Associate for its Abe Fellowship Program in its office in Tokyo, Japan. Working with the Program Manager and program staff, the assistant will be … Continue reading →

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Research Positions: Time in Medieval Japan

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Travis

*Project: ERC-Advanced Grant Research Project “Time in Medieval Japan” (TIMEJ) *Position: Research Associate, 5-year, non-tenure-track position *Institution: Department of Japanese Studies, Institute for Asian and Oriental Studies, University of Zurich, Switzerland *Dates: September 2017 until August 2022 Project Description The … Continue reading →

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