Category Archives: events

Conference: New England Re-entry Conference, Stonehill College, MA, September 22, 2012

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Nyssa

Are you a student who recently returned from study abroad, living in the Boston area, looking to network, and access vital information for the future? Check out the New England Study Abroad Re-entry Conference, happening this month! Fall 2012 Conference: … Continue reading →

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Japan ICU Foundation Fundraising Dinner for Tohoku

Posted on August 26, 2012 by LM

Via JETWit.com On Friday, September 14, the Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF) will hold a special Fundraising Dinner in Washington, DC to support ICU’s ongoing programs for earthquake relief in Japan. The Tohoku Earthquake moved us all in its devastation and … Continue reading →

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Denver Film Society Presents Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata and the Masters of Studio Ghibli

Posted on August 16, 2012 by LM

Aug. 17 – Oct. 4, 2012 Join us as we celebrate the magic of famed Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli with an enormous retrospective of their greatest works presented in 15 BRAND NEW 35mm prints. All films presented in Japanese … Continue reading →

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Bloomsberg Theatre Ensemble Presents Atsumori by Torchlight

Posted on July 31, 2012 by LM

. Join us at the Bloomsburg Town Park at 7PM on August 3 & 4 at 7 pm for the 2012 Noh Training Project Recital, and stay for the Noh Performance by torchlight of Atsumori. (In case of rain, the … Continue reading →

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Resources: Websites on Translation

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Paula

Working in translation is a dream for many people who study Japanese, and already we’ve been lucky enough to feature an article on what it’s like to explore translation as a profession. Today we’re featuring a couple of links kindly … Continue reading →

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Film Festival: Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata and the Masters of Studio Ghibli (Chicago)

Posted on June 27, 2012 by LM

We’re a little late on this, but there’s still a whole month of Ghibli films to enjoy at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago! “Charm as innocent, vibrant and entertaining as this cannot be constructed electronically; it lives and … Continue reading →

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Event: Smart Energy Opportunities: Connecting Colorado and Japan

Posted on May 16, 2012 by LM

Via Japan America Society of Colorado. Smart Energy Opportunities: Connecting Japan and Colorado This discussion will focus on how Japan is rebuilding after the 2011 tsunami -particularly in relation to smart cities, smart grid infrastructure and renewable energies. How might … Continue reading →

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How I Remember 3/11: Japan Cat Network

Posted on March 7, 2012 by kachmcd

Here’s a fun fact that most people find very difficult to believe: the Great Tohoku Earthquake was my first day at work.  And not just any “first day at work”, it was the first day of  my first real job … Continue reading →

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Annual Mochitsuki at the University of Michigan

Posted on January 4, 2012 by LM

The University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies’ 8th Annual Mochitsuki will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2012. East Hall Math & Psychology Atriums 530 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1043 The event features mochi-making in the traditional way … 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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