Category Archives: culture

Book Announcement: Dealing With Disaster in Japan: Responses to the Flight JL123 Crash

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Paula

Just as the sinking of the Titanic is embedded in the public consciousness in the English-speaking world, so the crash of JAL flight JL123 is part of the Japanese collective memory. The 1985 crash involved the largest loss of life … Continue reading →

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Internships at the Japan America Society of Washington, D.C. (Winter/Spring Semester)

Posted on October 3, 2011 by LM

Interning at a Japan America Society is a great way to prepare for a job in the field of cultural exchange. The Japan America Society of Washington, D.C., has five internships open for the winter/spring semester (minimum of 10 weeks). … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: Japan’s Postwar

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Paula

Edited by Michael Lucken, Anne Bayard-Sakai, Emmanuel Lozerand Translated by J. A. A. Stockwin Historical surveys of postwar Japan are usually established on the grounds that the era is already over, interpreting “postwar” to be the years directly proceeding World … Continue reading →

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FLF: Kusatsu Onsen

Posted on September 30, 2011 by kachmcd

I traveled to Nagano once with a friend, we were going to see the snow monkeys.  Our plan was to spend the night at a ryokan in the small town of Yamanouchi and head to Nagano-shi the next day.  Imagine … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Japanese Children’s Games

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Laura

Wanna play ____? For many kids around the world, recess is the highlight of their school day. But the way they spend this treasured time differs from country to country, region to region and even school to school. Japanese elementary … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: History Without Borders: The Making of an Asian World Region, 1000-1800

Posted on September 18, 2011 by Paula

History Without Borders: The Making of an Asian World Region, 1000-1800 Geoffrey C. Gunn (Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong Press, 2011) With 20 col illus, 4 maps. Hardback   444 Pages ISBN 9789888083343 Description Astride the historical maritime silk … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Japanese Graphic Design from the 1920’s and 30’s.

Posted on September 16, 2011 by tnguyen3729

I was first introduced to the art deco period reading F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, in high school. As I think is common with many American schools, my high school mostly focused on the European movement and its influence in the … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Floating Japanese tea house in DC

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Paula

Oftentimes I find myself looking at the architecture of Japanese homes and other buildings enviously. The designs are slick, compact, and simple. There’s an extra something that just resonates with me. And although I’m not usually one for giant steel … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Documentary on Keiko Fukuda, Judo’s Only Female 10th Degree

Posted on August 26, 2011 by LM

“The belt ranks for women were very old fashioned and sexist. There was nothing above 5th degree for women.” -Keiko Fukuda Today’s Fun Link is a trailer for Yuriko Gamo Romer’s documentary Be Strong, Be Gentle, Be Beautiful: The Story … Continue reading →

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Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) Arts & Culture Call for Grant Applications

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Paula

Arts & Culture Call for Grant Applications: Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) Deadline: Nov 1 Enrich Your Community with PAJ! The Japan Foundation is now soliciting a request for PAJ touring and Collaboration grant proposals for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The … Continue reading →

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