Category Archives: culture

Resource: National Archives of Japan

Posted on December 21, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Interested in archives or history? Check out the digital collection available through the National Archives of Japan! About The National Archives of Japan (NAJ) Digital Archive provides access to digitized images of preserved historical records. Users can search for the descriptions … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Kanazawa in the Showa 30s (1955-65)

Posted on December 16, 2011 by LM

The Hokkoku Shinbun (北國新聞), one of Ishikawa’s local newspapers, is sponsoring the Kohrinbo Rennaissance Project (香林坊ルネッサンスプロジェクト), an attempt to revisit, archive, and preserve the history of at the shopping district of Kohrinbo from “good old days” of the Showa 30s … Continue reading →

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Call for Participants: Japanese Media & Popular Culture Master Class, Montreal

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Paula

Call for Participants: Japanese Media & Popular Culture Master Class, Montreal Location: Quebec, Canada Call for Papers Date: Feb 6, 2012 JAPANESE MEDIA AND POPULAR CULTURE MASTER CLASS CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS In conjunction with the conference Experiencing the Media Mix: … Continue reading →

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Japan Webpage Contest for UK Schools (2011-2012)

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Laura

Make a website to share with the world what your students are doing to explore and learn about Japan and you could win up to ￡1,000 for your school! The Japan Foundation of London has extended the deadline for their … Continue reading →

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Conference: Piracy and Anti-Piracy Campaigns in Eurasia, c. 1600-1900

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Paula

INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP, “GLOBALIZING VIOLENCE, EMERGING MODERNITY: Piracy and Anti-Piracy Campaigns in Eurasia, c. 1600-1900” Date: 10-11 December 2011 Venue: Gakushuin Women’s College, Tokyo, Japan Organizer: JSPS grant-in-aid project (S) “Eurasia in the Modern Period: Towards a New World History” (Leader: … Continue reading →

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JETRO Special Seminar: “Japan’s Automotive Industry: Achieving Recovery and Growth Through Monozukuri”

Posted on November 23, 2011 by LM

Via the University of Michigan CJS mailing list. Dec. 8, 2011, 11:45 am Novi, MI Dear Colleagues: On Thursday, December 8th, JETRO invites you to a special seminar “Japan’s Automotive Industry: Achieving Recovery and Growth Through Monozukuri,” (ものづくり復興セミナー～ものづくりを通じた復興と成長-日英同時通訳付) taking place … Continue reading →

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FLF: See Pochi Run! The most popular names for Pets in Japan.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by reedra01

Ok. So this post is not really a fun link but it is a fun topic! My current job as an English teacher in Japan has taught me many things. One very important thing I have learned is that cultural … Continue reading →

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High School Diplomats 2012: A cultural exchange program between Japanese & American HS students

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Laura

Are you a high school student or teacher of high school students interested in international exchange with Japan? If so, check out the High School Diplomats program offered every summer at Princeton University for a wonderful opportunity to expand horizons … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Yuru Character Grand Prix 2011

Posted on November 11, 2011 by LM

Thanks to Super Awesome Happy Fun Time with Sean and Alice for the tip-off! Japan is famous for its cute mascots, which represent everything from companies to blood banks to local attractions. The NTT Town Page (タウンページ協賛) is currently running … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Opportunity: National Cherry Blossom Festival Goodwill Ambassador Program (Washington DC)

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Laura

The National Cherry Blossom Festival organization is currently recruiting Goodwill Ambassadors to be a part of the 100th anniversary cherry blossom festival next spring. This is a great opportunity for university students and recent graduates living in the Washington DC … Continue reading →

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