Category Archives: undergraduate

What can you do with a BA in Japanese? Welcome to the Wonderful World of Patent Law

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Paula

[Today’s post is by a graduate of Gettysburg College who spent several years working in the patent field. Here she introduces the various opportunities that graduates with skills in Japanese and a variety of other fields can take advantage of to … Continue reading →

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Program: Kyoto Study Program – Anime to Zen

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Paula

https://studyinkyoto.jp/ The program offers participants an excellent introduction to Japanese society and culture. The curriculum is well balanced, and participants will investigate diverse aspects of Japanese society and culture while staying in Kyoto, a cultural centre rich in history. All classes will … Continue reading →

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Resource: Yamasa Japanese Language School

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Paula

Doing my New Year’s cleaning, I discovered this link buried in my ‘look into later’ pile, and remembered that it had once been my intention to make a more comprehensive list of language schools for Japanese study in Japan that … Continue reading →

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Program: Hokkaido International Foundation Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Paula

The Hokkaido International Foundation (HIF) offers the 31st Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program in Summer 2016. It is an eight-week summer intensive program targeted for those who have studied at least the first half of the elementary level of … Continue reading →

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Funding: IHS PhD Application Fee Waiver

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Paula

Applying to graduate school? Allow us to cover up to $300 in graduate school application fees! https://theihs.org/funding/ihs-phd-application-fee-waiver/ The IHS PhD Application Fee Waiver awards up to $300 to help you increase your chances of being accepted and funded in a graduate … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources (7)

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Paula

In eight 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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The Job Hunt: Resources (6)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Paula

In six 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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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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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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Resource: Burke Collection Online Catalog

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Travis

Thanks to the Japan Art History Forum (JAHF) for publicizing the launch of a beautiful online catalog of the Mary Griggs Burke Collection. The Burke collection is one of the most prominent collections of Japanese art outside of Japan, and … Continue reading →

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