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Job Opening: Program Assistant, East Asian Language and Civilizations, Harvard University

Posted on September 2, 2013 by LM

Institution: Harvard University Location: Cambridge, MA Education: some college, BA preferred Posted August 22, 2013 Duties & Responsibilities: The EALC Program Assistant supports the administrative operations and communication initiatives in three offices of the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations (EALC): … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Study Abroad Advisor – International Studies & Programs, Central Washington University

Posted on August 31, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Institution: Central Washington University Location: Ellensburg, WA Education: BA or experience required, MA preferred Application screening date: 09/03/2013 Start date: 9/23/2013 Job Summary The Study Abroad Advisor (SAA)position is based in the Study Abroad and Exchange Programs (SAEP) … Continue reading →

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Japanese-to-English Translation Basics

Posted on August 28, 2013 by LM

Originally posted on Contemporary Japanese Literature:
Once upon a time, when I was an undergraduate, I had the opportunity to take a translation seminar with one of the finest translators of Japanese literature into English. The course texts she selected…

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Resource: Black Tokyo

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Travis

I was going to post this originally as a Fun Link Friday link, but while there’s definitely a lot of fun stuff on here, such as a recently posted video jokingly “hating” on tiny Japanese beer cans, Black Tokyo | … Continue reading →

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Fun Links Friday: JapanCulture NYC

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Travis

New York City is an incredible place for engaging in Japanese culture, and Japan-related activities. From restaurants to toy shops to art exhibits, festivals, lectures & talks, and lessons in traditional arts, at any given time, there is a lot … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Spoon & Tamago

Posted on November 21, 2012 by LM

As someone who works for an art magazine, I try to keep abreast of the latest in Japanese design. One website that I am particularly fond of is Spoon & Tamago. Created by husband-wife team Johnny (Tamago) and Tomomi (Spoon), this … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs, culture, useful links | Tagged architecture, art, blog, contemporary art, Design, fine art, graphic design, Japan, Johnny Strategy, photography, produc design, Spoon and Tamago, Tomomi | 1 Comment

Resource: The Obakemono Project

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Paula

Happy Halloween, everyone! You’re probably working on a costume for some party this weekend, so we’ll keep today’s resource brief. The Obakemono Project! Okay, so this isn’t a traditional resource per se, but it’s a really fun site having to … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs, culture, fun links, useful links | Tagged bakemono, culture, demons, halloween, Japanese culture, monsters, obakemono, research | 1 Comment

Blog Review: I’ll Make It Myself

Posted on September 5, 2012 by tnguyen3729

I was asked to review a friend of a friend’s blog (who also happens to be one of our writers!). To be honest, it’s a little terrifying. It’s a difficult task, but even so, I’d like to introduce you to … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Haikyo, Abandoned Sites in Japan

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Nyssa

Summer is the time for scary stories in Japan. Putting the supernatural aside, nothing scares and fascinates me more than the realization of humanity’s ephemerality in the decay of abandoned buildings or haikyo (廃墟). One of the most well-known ruined … Continue reading →

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Resource: Podcasts – New Books in East Asian Studies

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Paula

We often post new book announcements on Sundays here at Shinpai Deshou, but we rarely have the time to review books we’ve read, especially not recent or up and coming works. Today’s resource does just that, and in convenient podcast … Continue reading →

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