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Call for Papers: Re:locations: Journal of the Asia-Pacific World

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Paula

Based out of the Asian Institute at the University of Toronto, Re:locations: Journal of the Asia-Pacific World is a new peer-reviewed, student-run journal seeking to foster dialogue among student researchers working across disciplines, institutions, and regions in Asia and the Pacific. We invite … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Buddhism in Indo-Japanese Relations「日印関係における仏教」

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Paula

CALL FOR PAPERS International Buddhist Conference March 16-18, 2017 New Delhi, India Buddhism in Indo – Japanese Relations 日印関係における仏教 Call For Papers Deadline: December 18th, 2016 Abstract submission to: samutthan.conference@gmail.com, ranjanayaya@gmail.com India, as the birthplace of Buddhism, has always held … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japan Program Manager, Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute

Posted on December 9, 2016 by LM

Employer: Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute Location: Irvington, NY Application deadline: December 31, 2016 Start date: December 16, 2016 Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) SEEKING A JAPAN PROGRAM MANAGER The Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute (EFLI) is an initiative of the … Continue reading →

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Funding: Blakemore Foundation

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Paula

Deadline: December 30, 2017. Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one academic year of full-time, intensive language study at the advanced level in East or Southeast Asia in approved language programs. For grants to be awarded in spring 2017, study … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2017 Asia Studies Fellowship at the East-West Center (Washington DC)

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Paula

This fellowship supports scholars and analysts who wish to undertake research and writing on topics of relevance to contemporary US-Asia policy; in particular, key challenges in U.S.-Asia relations and possible responses and approaches to addressing those challenges. The fellowship finances … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Accounts and Images of Six Kannon in Japan

Posted on December 4, 2016 by LM

Via University of Hawai’i Press. Accounts and Images of Six Kannon in Japan Author: Fowler, Sherry D.; 384pp. November 2016 Cloth – Price: $70.00 ISBN: 978-0-8248-5622-9 Buddhists around the world celebrate the benefits of worshipping Kannon (Avalokiteśvara), a compassionate savior … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Staff Assistant II, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University

Posted on November 28, 2016 by LM

Institution: Harvard University Department: East Asian Languages and Civilizations Location: Cambridge, MA Posted: 11/14/2016 Type: Full Time Education: BA preferred Auto req ID: 41013BR Duties & Responsibilities: The EALC Program Assistant supports the administrative operations and communication initiatives in three … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Return Migration Decisions: A Study on Highly Skilled Chinese in Japan

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Paula

Return Migration Decisions: A Study on Highly Skilled Chinese in Japan by Ruth Achenbach Wiesbaden: Springer VS. http://www.springer.com/de/book/9783658160265 Ruth Achenbach develops a model of individual return migration decision making, which examines both the process and the decisive factors in return … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Manager, Asia Campus Master of Public Health Program, University of Utah

Posted on November 26, 2016 by LM

Institution: University of Utah Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posted: 11/14/2016 Type: Full Time Requisition Number: PRN12881B Job Summary: This individual will be responsible for managing projects in relation to the educational programs for the MPH programs at University of … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Right Thoughts at the Last Moment: Buddhism and Deathbed Practices in Early Medieval Japan

Posted on November 20, 2016 by LM

Via the University of Hawai’i Press. Right Thoughts at the Last Moment: Buddhism and Deathbed Practices in Early Medieval Japan JACQUELINE I. STONE 616pp. November 2016 Cloth – Price: $68.00 ISBN: 978-0-8248-5643-4 Buddhists across Asia have often aspired to die with a clear … Continue reading →

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