Category Archives: useful links

Resource: Japanese Maps of the Tokugawa Era

Posted on July 27, 2011 by tnguyen3729

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections department recently announced the digitization of maps and guidebooks of the Japanese Tokugawa period, ca. 1600-1867. If you enjoy researching this era of Japanese history or simply enjoy … Continue reading →

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Resource: National Diet Library Online Services

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nyssa

The National Diet Library (NDL) in Tokyo is an undeniably large resource with every new publication in Japan required by law to be stored there. While anyone over the age of 18 can apply for user registration and gain access … Continue reading →

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CIES Fulbright Scholar Program Webinars for Applicants

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Paula

Helpful resources are available at http://www.cies.org/  for those interested in submitting a Fulbright Scholar Application. DEADLINE: August 1, 2011 Participate in one of several webinars organized to provide valuable information regarding the application process: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 2:00 PM … Continue reading →

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IUC Series: Housing – Monthly Mansion vs. Apartment

Posted on June 22, 2011 by curtika

Wondering what to do about IUC housing? We plan on featuring a couple different articles on the subject with all the basic info you need! A guest contributor here at Shinpai Deshou, Karen will be starting us off. Enjoy! ** When considering … Continue reading →

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Resource: Japanese Performing Arts Resource Center

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Paula

If you’re researching, teaching, or simply a fan of Japanese performance arts, whether it’s Noh, kyōgen, or kabuki, then the Japanese Performing Arts Resource Center (JPARC) is an excellent way to find both basic and advanced information on a variety … Continue reading →

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Wasei Eigo is オンリーワン

Posted on June 1, 2011 by LM

The term wasei Eigo (和製英語) literally means English Made in Japan. This is not to be confused with Engrish, the popular term for the ubiquitous nonsensical English that decorates clothing and accessories in Japan, or gairaigo (外来語), loan words. Rather, … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Contemporary Japanese Literature

Posted on May 23, 2011 by LM

For those looking for intelligent and entertaining discussions of Japanese literature and pop culture, I cannot recommend highly enough Kathryn Hemmann’s Contemporary Japanese Literature. Ms. Hemmann, a Japanese Literature PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, describes her blog as … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: World Digital Library

Posted on May 20, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Are you constantly berated by professors to use primary resources for your paper instead of general documents found from a Google search the night before it’s due? (We can tell. Trust us.) Are you a cultural history junkie? Do you have a … Continue reading →

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Social Media in Japan as a Resource

Posted on May 18, 2011 by wolfgangchuck

by Chuck D. Since the very creation of the Internet, users have been looking for new, creative, and convenient ways to provide and look up information. Jumping forward about two decades, we are now at a time of information overload. … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Podcasts for Japanese Learners

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Paula

Just a quick fun link this week, as wrapping up assignments and getting organized has unfortunately taken precedence! Something I’ve been trying to round up here and there is information on more web resources for improving your Japanese. While tidying … Continue reading →

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