Category Archives: useful links

Resources: Websites on Translation

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Paula

Working in translation is a dream for many people who study Japanese, and already we’ve been lucky enough to feature an article on what it’s like to explore translation as a profession. Today we’re featuring a couple of links kindly … Continue reading →

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Resource: Bibliography of Japanese History

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Paula

Today I’ll briefly introduce a resource which I was sadly unaware until recently. Peter Kornicki, a Japan specialist and professor of East Asian Studies at Cambridge University who has done extensive work on the history of the book in Japan, … Continue reading →

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The Job Hunt: Resources

Posted on June 20, 2012 by LM

A B.A. in Japanese Studies can be the basis for a career in a number of fields. Here are some resources for job hunting that I’ve collected during over the years. Non-Profit and Academic HigherEdJobs.com Higher Ed Jobs isn’t just … Continue reading →

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The Realities and Benefits of Translation as a Full-time Job – An Introduction

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Paula

This week we have a special guest article on translation by a professional in the field. Ever wonder what it takes to be a translator? Considering going outside of academia with your Japanese? See what he has to say about … Continue reading →

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Resource: The Art of Japan: Kanazawa

Posted on May 2, 2012 by LM

The Art of Japan: Kanazawa is an English-language web magazine dedicated to the art and culture of Kanazawa. Kanazawa, the prefectural capital of Ishikawa, is the jewel in the crown of the Hokuriku region, which is home to a thriving … Continue reading →

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Funding: Sackler Library Travel Grant Program 2012 for Japanese and Chinese Art Studies

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Paula

The Freer|Sackler Library Travel Grant Program 2012 assists students and scholars of Chinese and Japanese art residing outside the Washington, DC, metropolitan area who wish to use the library’s collections for their research. Funding for this program is provided by … Continue reading →

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Improved JLPT Registration Process

Posted on April 15, 2012 by LM

Originally posted on Ishikawa JET:
Registration for all levels of the JLPT has finally moved into the 21st century. Beginning now, you can register online for the test, and new forms of payment–credit card, convenience store payment or furikomi–are available.…

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Scholarships for Teacher Training Institute at Portland State University

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Paula

Program Overview: An intensive training program in teaching Chinese or Japanese will be held this summer (2012) at Portland State University in Oregon. The Chinese & Japanese Teacher Training Institute is an intensive course for current language teachers or those … Continue reading →

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Summer Translation Program at Western Michigan University

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Paula

July 2-26, 2012 Western Michigan University is offering a four-week summer program for aspiring translators of Japanese.  Review of applications to enroll in the Summer Translation Program will begin Tuesday, April 3, and continue until enrollment is full. International students … Continue reading →

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Going to the Inter-University Center?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Paula

The sudden jump in hits we’ve gotten on our posts related to the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) tells me that acceptance letters probably just went out. Congratulations to the new class of IUC students! If you didn’t get in … Continue reading →

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