Category Archives: undergraduate

Life after Japanese Studies (Part 2): Reconnecting with Professional Networks and Seeking Jobs after JET

Posted on March 12, 2020 by

This guest series features Danielle Reed, who launched her own consulting practice PinPath, LLC in November 2019. Previously she worked as the Senior Program Director of S&R Foundation, a private family foundation with the mission of supporting talented individuals with high … Continue reading →

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Middlebury Summer School of Japanese: Experiences, Challenges, and Alternatives

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

Today we are featuring a guest post by Elena Kirillova, currently a Master’s student in Japanese Language and Literature. She provides a detailed overview of the Middlebury Summer School of Japanese, including both the program’s contents and her personal experiences/challenges … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Sakae Japan Internship Program

Posted on June 1, 2019 by

The Sakae Japan Internship Program (SJIP) is looking for motivated students and recent graduates who would like to start a career in Japan through tailored internships. SJIP arranges internships in a wide variety of industries on a case-by-case basis, with … Continue reading →

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Call for Applicants: Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program

Posted on May 6, 2019 by

Program Overview: Inaugurated in May 2013, the Reischauer Policy Research Fellows Program is a critical element of the Reischauer Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, DC. It is designed to support the Center’s … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Japanese Summer School at SOAS

Posted on March 18, 2019 by

DURATION:    2 weeks or 4 weeks TUITION FEE:  £1,150 (10% discount if you apply by 31 March) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A university student or a graduate at the time of attending the summer school, and 18+ years of age. Professional experience … Continue reading →

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Call for Applicants: Traditional Theater Training, Kyoto

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Come spend a few weeks in Kyoto this summer to train with masters of traditional theater and dance! This summer will be the 35th annual Traditional Theater Training (T.T.T.) 2019, held at the Kyoto Art Center. T.T.T. is a three-week summer intensive training … Continue reading →

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Japanese Studies Summer Programmes at the UEA, UK

Posted on February 13, 2019 by

Japan Orientation, 29 June – 13 July 2019 Level: Undergraduate Eligibility: The course is suited to those who are interested in Japan, East Asia and the latest approaches to Japanese Studies. No specific prior knowledge is required, except a desire … Continue reading →

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Resource: The Meiji at 150 Project

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

Today we introduce a wonderful, multifaceted and multi-year project spearheaded by the University of British Columbia that has been bringing great content to the Japanese Studies community in a number of forms: The Meiji at 150 Project. In honor of … Continue reading →

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Resource: Hiragana no hiragana megane

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

A quick resource post for you all this week! For those who are just starting out on their Japanese language journey and are looking to improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary, one neat online tool is Hiragana no hiragana megane. … Continue reading →

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Summer Language/Homestay Program in Hakodate, Japan

Posted on November 5, 2018 by

The Hakodate International Foundation offers “The Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program” every summer. It is an eight-week intensive language program accompanied with homestay for the full duration and “Independent Study (IS)”.  The program dates are June 13 – August 10, 2019 (8 … Continue reading →

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