Category Archives: useful links

Resource: Hoji Shinbun Digital Collection – Japanese Diaspora Initiative

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Paula

Stanford University’s Hoover Institution Library & Archives recently launched the Hoji Shinbun Digital Collection as a part of their Japanese Diaspora Initiative, which aims to make the Hoover Institution the leading center for archive-based research and analysis on the historical … Continue reading →

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Resource: Open Access Tools from Impactstory

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Travis

Open access and the issue of paywalls continue to be major topics of discussion in academia. Journal subscriptions, and subscriptions to online databases like JSTOR, continue to get more and more expensive, and, increasingly, many university libraries and other such … Continue reading →

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Resources: Translation and Interpretation

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Paula

In the past, we’ve featured a number of articles on breaking into the field of translation or interpretation, and an important part of any career course in these areas is being aware of organizations and events relevant to that work. … Continue reading →

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What can you do with a BA in Japanese? The Struggles and Successes of Translating Mobile Apps

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Laura

Starting to study Japanese in undergrad or high school, I think a lot of us imagine translating our favorite Japanese video games, anime, and movies. When I started studying Japanese in college I had a vague image of my future … Continue reading →

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3 Best Chat Apps for Practicing Japanese

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Laura

When studying Japanese or any foreign language, everyone knows that practice makes perfect! But it can be hard to stay motivated to practice everyday, especially if you don’t have any Japanese speaking friends available to talk with. Luckily there’s an … Continue reading →

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Resource: Translation Workshops

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Paula

Translation is, without a doubt, one of the most popular ways to use your Japanese in the professional world. But there are so many types of translation work out there that many people embark on that journey with a trial-and-error … Continue reading →

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Resource: U. Hawaiʻi / U. Ryukyus Digital Archives

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Travis

For the next (and tentatively last) installment of my posts on Okinawa/Ryukyu-related resources, I would like to introduce the Ryukyu/Okinawa Special Collection Digital Archives. A joint venture between the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the University of the Ryukyus … Continue reading →

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Resource: Online Database of Artist-in-Residence Programs in Japan

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Travis

AIR-J, run by Japan Foundation, is an extensive Online Database of Artist-in-Residence Programs in Japan, available in both English and Japanese. The core of the site is its listings and search function, allowing you to search for Artist in Residency … Continue reading →

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Resource: A-to-Z Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Statuary and Religious Art

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Paula

Chances are that if you have tried to google something about Buddhist deities, particularly some of the rarer ones, you’ve come across the A-to-Z Dictionary of Japanese Buddhist Statuary and Religious Art. Run by Mark Schumacher, an independent researcher with … Continue reading →

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Resource: Okinawa Hai!

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Travis

Okinawa Hai! is one of a series of websites aimed, primarily, at helping US military families settle in, find their way around, and otherwise make the most of life in Okinawa, Germany, Korea, or Turkey, with the tagline “Helping you … Continue reading →

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