Category Archives: useful links

Tsunami debris mapped out

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Paula

Almost a year after the Japanese Tohoku earthquake and mega-tsunami, the Pacific Ocean is still dealing with the consequences of the catastrophe. In remembrance of the 3/11 diaster, there will be no Fun Link Friday today. Instead, we suggest you … Continue reading →

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Resource: Digital Archive of Japan’s 2011 Disasters

Posted on March 5, 2012 by tnguyen3729

  It’s been almost one year since the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami disaster devastated parts of northeastern Japan. As of February 25th, 2012, the death toll is currently confirmed at 15,853 people while 3,283 remain missing. … Continue reading →

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Funding: CIEE Scholarships for Study Abroad (3)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Paula

Council on International Educational Exchange http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships/ For many students, a study abroad experience is only possible with financial assistance. Each year CIEE awards scholarships and grants to students who plan to study overseas. Competition for the CIEE scholarships and grants … Continue reading →

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Resource: USCF Japanese Woodblock Prints

Posted on February 1, 2012 by tnguyen3729

Interested in Japanese medical history and art? Check out the University of California San Francisco’s (UCSF) Digital Collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints! About In 1963, an East Asian collection was started by UCSF Provost and university librarian, later Chancellor, John … Continue reading →

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Resource: Encyclopedia of Shinto

Posted on January 11, 2012 by tnguyen3729

Do you have an interest in Shinto? Looking for a handy online reference item to check information? Check out the Encyclopedia of Shinto. About The Encyclopedia of Shinto in an online translation of the Shintō jiten edited by the Institute … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Gaikokujin to Noh, My Journey into Noh Theatre

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Nyssa

Thanks to Professor Yip’s course on Japanese Traditional Theatre at Gettysburg College, I have become a casual appreciator of noh theatre. Today’s featured research blog deepens my interest in dedicated international people engaged in the practice and study of noh. … Continue reading →

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Getting involved with Japan-America Societies

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Laura

With New Years fast approaching it’s time to forget 2011 and look forward to what next year has to offer. While making your resolutions for 2012 why not use this fresh start as a way to get more involved with … Continue reading →

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Resource: National Archives of Japan

Posted on December 21, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Interested in archives or history? Check out the digital collection available through the National Archives of Japan! About The National Archives of Japan (NAJ) Digital Archive provides access to digitized images of preserved historical records. Users can search for the descriptions … Continue reading →

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Multimodal literacies and using manga/anime in the classroom

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Paula

This week’s feature article is a guest post by Laura Bolling, who is interested in a variety of topics related to contemporary Japan, including manga literacy. She explores the benefits of using manga and anime in the classroom, as well … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Roudoku Podcasts

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Nyssa

Today’s fun link features the Ohanashi Pod website, listing hundreds of pod-casters and groups engaged in the art of roudoku, reading aloud from literature. Live roudoku circles are a fairly regular occurrence in Japan, but enthusiasts are also active online … Continue reading →

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