Category Archives: living abroad

Resource: ee-Tokyo.com

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Travis

A professor recently introduced me to the website http://ee-tokyo.com/, which is just loaded with all sorts of information about Tokyo history. This could be a great resource for anyone studying Edo-Tokyo history, but also for those visiting (or living in) … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources (5)

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Paula

In five previous articles, we introduced a number of sites that are helpful for finding Japan-related jobs. The Job Hunt: Getting Started: The Job Hunt: Resources The Job Hunt: Resources (2) The Job Hunt: Resources (3) The Job Hunt: Resources … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: 8-bit Japan nostalgia

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Paula

Feeling nostalgic for Japan and its daily life? Design Made in Japan recently posted an article highlighting the gifs created at the 1041uuu Tumblr, which, if you’ve ever lived in Japan, hit you right in the sweet spot. Check out … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources (4)

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Paula

In four previous articles, we introduced a number of sites that are helpful for finding Japan-related jobs. The Job Hunt: Getting Started: The Job Hunt: Resources The Job Hunt: Resources (2) The Job Hunt: Resources (3) This week we’re providing … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources (3)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Paula

In three previous articles, we introduced a number of sites that are helpful for finding Japan-related jobs. The Job Hunt: Getting Started: The Job Hunt: Resources The Job Hunt: Resources (2) This week we’re providing more resources we’ve found across … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources (2)

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Paula

In two previous articles, we introduced a number of sites that are helpful for finding Japan-related jobs. The Job Hunt: Getting Started: The Job Hunt: Resources Over the next few weeks, we’re going to post more resources we’ve found across … Continue reading →

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Funding: Monbukagakusho (Japanese Government) Research Studies Scholarship

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Paula

Greetings from the Consulate General of Japan in Detroit. The Monbukagakusho (Japanese Government) Research Studies Scholarship application is now available. The Research Studies Scholarship offers university graduates the opportunity to conduct research in Japan. Studies for this scholarship are conducted … Continue reading →

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Resource: Finding Internships/Jobs through Active Connector

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Paula

Through the magic of new Twitter followers, I recently came across the Active Connector website, which may be of use to people at various levels of Japanese competency who are interested in finding internships or jobs in or related to … Continue reading →

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Internships: Summer internships at the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies, Temple University Japan

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Paula

Since 2007, ICAS at Temple University Japan has hosted summer interns from many universities across the world. These unpaid summer internships for non-TUJ students (undergraduate and graduate) offer a unique opportunity to spend a productive summer in Tokyo. Below is the … Continue reading →

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Tohoku Revival Calendar

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Paula

On the fourth anniversary of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated the Tōhoku area of Japan, many people are reflecting on how far (or not far) recovery has come and asking what they can still do to help those … Continue reading →

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