Category Archives: useful links

From Application to Research: Fulbright in Japan

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Paula

Aloha friends! I’m Pamela Runestad, a PhD candidate in medical anthropology from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Paula Curtis of Shinpai Deshō asked me if I would share a little about my experience with scholarships in general and with … Continue reading →

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Resource: Podcasts on Japanese Literature and Culture

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Paula

As many of you know, we love podcasts. With all this newfangled technology, podcasts are an excellent way to practice language or learn about topics you have no previous experience with. Last year a friend of mine who specializes in … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: I’ll Make It Myself

Posted on September 5, 2012 by tnguyen3729

I was asked to review a friend of a friend’s blog (who also happens to be one of our writers!). To be honest, it’s a little terrifying. It’s a difficult task, but even so, I’d like to introduce you to … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: 9th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Paula

The European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS) invites doctoral students in all humanities and social sciences to apply for the 9th EAJS Workshop for doctoral students. The EAJS PhD workshop is sponsored by the Toshiba International Foundation (TIFO) and the Japan … Continue reading →

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Resource: Medical English Dictionary Online

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Paula

Today we offer a short introduction to the Medical English Dictionary Online (http://www.medo.jp/0.htm), a resource for people looking to translate difficult medical terms from English to Japanese and Japanese to English. Provided by the 医学情報研究所 (igakujōhōkenkyūsho), or Medical Information Organization Network (an NPO), … Continue reading →

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Funding: Now Available, 2013-14 Applications for David L. Boren Scholars and Fellows

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Nyssa

The applications for the 2013-2014 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available at http://www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan Study Grants now open at National Library of Australia

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Paula

Japan Study Grants The National Library offers annual Japan Study Grants under the auspices of the Harold S. Williams Trust Fund. The Japan Study Grants were established to support interstate scholars and researchers whose work would benefit from access to … Continue reading →

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Funding: Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Nyssa

Are you feeling creative? Do you need funding for your upcoming study abroad this year? The Go Overseas Study Abroad Scholarship is open to all (undergrad and graduate) current or aspiring study abroad students. Scholarships are awarded each year. The … Continue reading →

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Teaching English Informally in Japan

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Paula

One of the many reasons people go to Japan is to teach English, typically through programs such as JET, AEON, or other companies. In such positions, native speakers serve as formal instructors sponsored by their organization and typically sign contracts … Continue reading →

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Resource: Podcasts – New Books in East Asian Studies

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Paula

We often post new book announcements on Sundays here at Shinpai Deshou, but we rarely have the time to review books we’ve read, especially not recent or up and coming works. Today’s resource does just that, and in convenient podcast … Continue reading →

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