Category Archives: culture

Society of East Asian Anthropology Annual Prizes

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Paula

For those of you interested in the anthropology field, the Society for East Asian Anthropology has three potential prizes now open for competition. — The Society for East Asian Anthropology (SEAA) announces the return of its annual prizes for outstanding … Continue reading →

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Bento have hit the states! Ready to make your own?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Here’s a brief history of and some great resources for getting started on bento-making, whether it’s in Japan or here in America. Bento is the Japanese version of a packed lunch, typically taken to work and school by adults and … Continue reading →

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Funding from the Aurora Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

We previously featured the Aurora Challenge Grant for funding possibilities, but there is also a Japanese Language Scholarship they offer. Unfortunately the deadline has passed for this year, but it might be worth bookmarking for next year! Also, the Challenge … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Surviving in Japan (Without Much Japanese)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

Anyone who has been to Japan before mastering the language has had to learn the very valuable art of surviving in Japan without much Japanese. Whether it’s an important word like “トイレ” (toilet) or simple self-introduction, a little bit can … Continue reading →

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Fresh Ink: Ten Takes on Chinese Tradition (via 茶有の者 – A Man with Tea)

Posted on January 23, 2011 by LM

For the Asian Studies and art historians/artists who read this blog, this is an excellent article on a current exhibit on Chinese art at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. A Man with Tea is a excellent Asian art/media … Continue reading →

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FLF: Nothing like human sacrifice to top off a good castle!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Paula

For most, talk of human sacrifice brings to mind the Pre-Columbian Americas, such as Aztec sacrifices to the sun god of war, Huitzilopochtli, but this tradition has taken many forms all over the world. Earlier last year Pink Tentacle featured … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Losing Time to Books Ngram Viewer

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Paula

Google Labs introduced a new feature a little while back called the Books Ngram Viewer, which has a lot of interesting potential for a variety of uses (including just plain for fun!). Since I’m no expert in statistics, it’s mostly … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Observing Japan

Posted on January 13, 2011 by reedra01

We live in an increasingly globalized society in which it is becoming more and more important to familiarize ourselves with other cultures and political environments. Many of us have our hands full keeping up-to-date with our own government’s policies but … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Stuff You Missed in History Class

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Paula

Most of my friends know that I’ve been late to get on the technology train in a lot of departments- not getting an iPod, refusing to switch browsers to Firefox, not liking Blu-ray etc. But I’ve discovered one of the … Continue reading →

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Spring 2011 Jefferson Fellowships

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Paula

Much thanks to Playing with Hire for the link! — Jefferson Fellowship Now Accepting Applications for the Spring 2011 Program Deadline is January 26, 2011 The Jefferson Fellowships program was launched in 1967 to enhance public understanding through the news media … Continue reading →

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