Category Archives: living abroad

Funding: JASSO Scholarship for Students Studying at Japanese Universities

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Paula

http://www.jasso.go.jp/scholarship/yoyakuseido_e.html  Reservation Program for Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students Japan Student Services Organization (hereafter “JASSO”) offers Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students who attend a university or other institution of higher education in Japan. In conjunction with … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: The Ghibli Museum: The Most Magical Place on Earth

Posted on January 20, 2012 by reedra01

I was a Ghibli fan long before I heard of Hayao Miyazaki or even realized that Disney and Ghibli were two separate things. Back when Japan was just a funny word and my backyard was the most similar thing to a … Continue reading →

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Harvard Summer School in Kyoto at Doshisha University, June 3-July 28, 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Paula

Dear prospective participants, I am writing to invite you to take part in Harvard Summer School’s 8-week program at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.  Students enroll in 2 courses:  Professor Mikael Adolphson’s course, “Japan – Tradition and Transformation,”  explores the … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Oshibori (hot towel) Art

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Nyssa

It is bounenkai 忘年会 season yet again, so why not take a look at the popularity of oshibori お絞り (hot towel) art and add another “talent” to your party repertoire? Check out Kyushu-based youtuber Bobby Judo’s how-to series on well-known oshibori art, … Continue reading →

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Theatre Nohgaku Noh Costuming Workshop

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Paula

Theatre Nohgaku announces its first Noh Costuming Workshop, to be held June 12-20, 2012 in Kyoto and Fukuyama, Japan. This unprecedented opportunity will include comprehensive lectures in English on costuming in noh; an invitation to watch a noh rehearsal; attendance at live performances; … Continue reading →

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Harvard Summer School in Kyoto at Doshisha University June 4-July 27,2012

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Paula

Dear prospective participants, I am writing to invite you to take part in Harvard Summer School’s 8-week program at Doshisha University in Kyoto, Japan.  Students enroll in 2 courses:  Professor Mikael Adolphson’s “Japan: Tradition and Transformation,”  explores the nation’s tumultous … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 3

Posted on October 26, 2011 by LM

Part 1: What is a Coordinator for International Relations? Part 2: The Application Process Part 3: Life as a CIR Placement Positions for CIRs are extremely varied in terms of location, duties, and expectations. ALTs know from the start that … 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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JET Recruiting Sessions 2011

Posted on September 22, 2011 by LM

Thinking of applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) or a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR)? Check out the Consul-General of Japan in Miami’s JET calendar for recruiting events and information sessions near … Continue reading →

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Funding: Diversity Abroad Scholarships

Posted on September 20, 2011 by reedra01

Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, will offer ten, $500 scholarships for spring and fall 2012 study abroad. Five scholarships are available for the fall and five for the spring. Scholarships are only available for students participating in … Continue reading →

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