Conference: The Life and Legacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Paula

call for papers [150-2]A conference to examine the legacy of Tokugawa Ieyasu will be held at Durham University on the 7th-9th of June to coincide with the 400th anniversary of Ieyasu’s death falling this year. We are delighted to invite you to join us. The provisional program is as follows. Further updates and registration details are available on the website: https://www.dur.ac.uk/mlac/japanese/tokugawa/.

7th June

13:00 Welcome and opening remarks

13:15 Panel on religion

Chair: Richard Bowring

Nathalie Kouamé — Why did Ishin Sûden, the Ieyasu’s éminence grise, write an anti-Christian edict in 1614 ?

Sonehara Satoshi — The deification of Tokugawa Ieyasu and religious observances at the Toshogu

15:15-15:45 Afternoon tea

16:00 Keynote address: Prof. Mary Elizabeth Berry, University of California, Berkeley

Conference dinner

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8th June

10:00-12:00 Panel on intellectual and cultural history

Willem Boot — Hagiography – But for Whom? – Tokugawa Ieyasu in later bakufu historiography.

Peter Kornicki — Why did Ieyasu get interested in printing?

Rebekah Clements — Ieyasu and “public” debate, the case of Hayashi Razan

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-15:00 Panel on Material culture

Chair: Drew Gerstle

Matsushima Jin — Mt. Fuji and Tokugawa Shoguns: The Political Science of Images in Kano Paintings.

Morgan Pitelka — Material culture, deification of Ieyasu, and the Tokugawa family

Angelika Koch — Ieyasu’s time: his clock(s) and their legacy

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9th June

10:00-12 noon Tour of Durham Castle and the Oriental Museum

With thanks to The Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation, Faculty of Arts, Durham University, School of Modern Languages and Cultures Durham University, Japan Research Centre SOAS, Durham Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies, and Japan400.

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IUC Advanced Academic Korean program

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Travis

We have posted a number of times here on Shinpai Deshou about the Inter-University Center (IUC) program in advanced Japanese, based in Yokohama. It is surely one of the best advanced intensive Japanese language programs out there; they have also for many years had sister programs in Beijing (IUP), and in Taipei (ICLP), for Mandarin Chinese.

They now have a sister program for Korean language, as well, the Inter-University Center for Korean Language Studies hosted at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in Seoul.

Right: Calligraphy by Kim Chunghyon, 1971. Seen at the San Francisco Asian Art Museum. Photo my own.

Like the Japanese and Chinese programs, the Korean IUC program is aimed at graduate students, researchers, and professionals who already possess a high level of Korean proficiency, and are looking to advance their language skills even further. Applicants are expected to possess level 4 or higher proficiency on the TOPIK, or to have taken at least four years of Korean language (post-secondary school).

As with the Japanese and Chinese programs, the classes are small (less than 8 students per classroom), and the focus is on improving reading comprehension for students’ individual fields of study, improving communication skills (esp. in order to facilitate better engagement with Korean colleagues & counterparts), and improving students’ Korean-to-English translation abilities.

Practicing and advancing speaking & listening skills is central to the program, and students will spend considerable time on this in classes. There are also opportunities for language exchange with SKKU students, as well as a series of special lectures from guest speakers. IUC students will present on their research, in Korean, at the end of the program.

Attention is paid to academic Korean language, including both reading & writing academic materials in Korean, considering the structure of Korean academic journals & academic writing conventions, etc. The program includes instruction in Hanja (Chinese characters) – and not only in the phonetic hangul – and there is additional optional instruction in Hanmun (literary Chinese) available.

Interestingly, unlike the Japanese program, which runs for a full 10-months from Fall through Spring, the Korean program is divided into Fall & Spring, with students being invited to attend for either of the two semesters, or both, in any order (i.e. you could attend Spring and Fall, instead of Fall then Spring). There is also a six-week summer program.

The above is based on my paraphrasing of a pamphlet obtained at the Association of Asian Studies conference held at the beginning of April this year, in Seattle. For more information, including application process, deadlines, and application forms, see the program’s course description at UCLA’s Center for Korean Studies website.

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Job Opening: Sociology, Osaka University

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:             Osaka University, Graduate School of Human Sciences
Location:               Japan
Position:                Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Lecturer

Associate Professor, Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Assistant Professor of Sociology

The Osaka University Graduate School of Human Sciences invites applications for a full-time Associate Professor, Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Assistant Professor of Sociology, field open. The successful candidate will have established a record as both a researcher and educator. Osaka University is Japan’s largest national university. The Graduate School of Human Sciences is an interdisciplinary faculty of more than 60 scholars in Education, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences, and Kyousei Studies. In addition to established Japanese medium programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the school is also pioneering English medium education in the Human Sciences.

  1. Faculty:
    Graduate School of Human Sciences 2. Position:

Associate Professor, Associate Professor (Lecturer), or Assistant Professor of Sociology. Rank at time of appointment will be determined by previous experience and record of scholarly achievement. The post will be a limited-term contract of three years. The contract renewal (of 2 years) will hinge on satisfactory performance during the first contract period.

  1. Number of Positions: One
    4. Work Location: Suita Campus(1-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka)
  2. Duties and Responsibilities:

(1) Teaching. The teaching consists of a mix of lecture courses and seminars for undergraduate and graduate students, plus tutorials and office hours and over two 15-week semesters.

(2) Research. The appointee will maintain an active research program and contribute to the School’s research output. They should apply for competitive research funding. The applicant will participate in existing and future research projects within the Graduate School of Human Sciences.

(3) Administration. Administrative duties include attendance at faculty meetings, participation in committee work, and invigilation at exams.

  1. Qualifications:
    1.Earned Ph.D. in Sociology and publications past the dissertation.
  1. Native-level, professional competence in spoken and written English.
  2. Japanese language skill at a level sufficient to fulfill administrative responsibilities.
  1. Starting date:
    June 1, 2016or as soon as possible thereafter, but no later thanOctober 1, 2016. 8. Application materials:
  1. Curriculum vitae in English.
  2. List of publications. Include thesis and dissertations, conference presentations and
    works in progress.
  3. PDFs of three representative publications (may include Ph.D. thesis).
  4. A cover letter of 500 words or less in English describing your teaching and research
    experience to date.
  5. A statement of 500 words or less in English outlining your current and future research
    plans.
  6. Name, affiliation, title, and contact information of two academic referees.
  7. Copy of certificate or transcript showing highest degree. Presentation of the actual
    certification is required prior to contact signing.
  1. Selection process:

Following documentary screening, short-listed candidates will be interviewed either face-to- face or via an IT interface. Additional materials, including letters of recommendation, may also be requested.

  1. Employment Type:

Discretionary Labor System, Special Work Type
*Based on the ‘Regulations Pertaining to Working Hours, Holidays and Leave for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff.’

http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/files/37.pdf

  1. Salary and Benefits:

Based on the ‘Salary Regulations for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Academic Staff Subject to Annual Salary System.’

http://www.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/guide/information/joho/files/45.pdf

The separate regulations may apply in case where the previous employment period is included in calculation of the “period of continuous service” defined in the Regulations Pertaining to Retirement Allowance for National University Corporation Osaka University Limited Term Staff.

  1. Insurance:

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Association, Employment Insurance, and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance.

  1. Submission Address:

Please assemble the required application materials in PDF form and email them to the address below. (If you need to password protect your electronically transmitted application files, please send the password in a separate email.)

Please put your surname and “sociology” in the subject line of your email.
Submission address: hsoc-committee@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp
We will confirm receipt of your application materials by email within a week of their arrival. 14. Closing date: May10, 2016
15. For more information, please contact:
The Selection Committee, Sociology: hsoc-committee@hus.osaka-u.ac.jp

*Documents submitted will be treated as confidential and will only be used for the purpose of selection.

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Job Opening: Asian Studies, Aarhus University

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:       Aarhus University, The School of Culture and Society, Department of Global Studies
Location:          Denmark
Position:           Associate Professor, Asian Studies

The School of Culture and Society, Department of Global Studies, at Aarhus University invites applications for an associate professorship in Asian Studies with a special focus on contemporary socio-political trends in East Asia and in particular Japan and its relation to the neighbouring countries.

The associate professorship is a full-time, permanent position available from 1 November 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position
The department is seeking an innovative and dedicated person who will contribute to Aarhus University’s core activities in the areas of research, education, talent development and knowledge exchange. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong research focus on political relations in Asia. We are looking for someone whose centre of research lies on Japan and its relations with East Asia, the broader Asia and Europe. Command of Japanese is a requirement.

We expect the successful applicant to contribute to the development of research and teaching in the field of contemporary Japan within Asia in a cross-disciplinary field of politics, sociology and contemporary history. The associate professor will be expected to develop collaborative research initiatives with other fields at the School of Culture and Society, as well as being willing to participate in interdisciplinary research cooperation with relevant areas at the School of Business and Social Sciences. http://bss.au.dk/

Research
The School of Culture and Society emphasises high-quality research and attaches great importance to interdisciplinary collaboration, participation in collective research projects, and the ability to attract external research funding. Accordingly, applicants must have a strong profile and track record in the study of the international relations of Japan with its neighbouring countries in East Asia or the broader Asia, mainly in a contemporary perspective. We are particularly interested in applicants whose training and recent research integrates Asian Studies with international relations or political studies and is willing to participate in multidisciplinary research activities locating Japan in a broader East Asian/Asian and global context.

In the application, applicants should explicitly present their vision and plans for the development of international relations within the Department of Global Studies at Aarhus University with respect to research and teaching.

Education
The successful applicant must be willing to participate in multidisciplinary teaching locating Japan in a broader East Asian/Asian and global context. He or she must be prepared to teach socio-political trends in contemporary Japan/East Asia at all levels, i.e. the undergraduate and graduate degree programmes in Asian Studies including contributions to courses in the broader field of Global Studies as well as auxiliary theoretical and methodological subjects in these programmes. He or she will also be expected to participate in the further development of a new interdisciplinary MA in Global Studies with focus on the language-based area studies at the school (at the moment Brazil, China, India, Japan and Russia), and to contribute to the department’s academic environment, including collaboration with other relevant academic programmes. Please see this link: http://cas.au.dk/en/about-the-school/departments/global-studies/

Talent development
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the recruitment and development of junior researchers, to the talent development and supervision of PhD students, and to teaching and developing PhD courses in relevant fields.

Knowledge exchange
It is expected that the successful applicant will engage in knowledge exchange as mentioned in the strategy for the Faculty of Arts, for instance in research cooperation with private companies, government consultancy, cooperation with civil society actors or public dissemination of knowledge. Applicants should document any prior experience within the field of knowledge exchange.

For further information about the position, please contact associate professor Anemone Platz phone +45 87 16 23 28 e-mail ostap@cas.au.dk

Qualifications
Applicants must have a PhD degree or equivalent qualifications in political science, sociology or related fields, and must also document:

  • An internationally oriented research profile.
  • A relevant and internationally oriented publication profile as well as participation in national and international research networks.
  • Sufficient language proficiency in Japanese required to work in a language-based area programme.
  • Teaching experience in areas of relevance to Asian Studies and political science, as well as mastery of English in the classroom.
  • Experience of or interest in initiating and participating in collaborative projects with other research and teaching programmes and in international contexts.
  • Experience of obtaining external research funding.
  • Experience of supervising student projects and interest in researcher talent development.

 

Applicants are expected to contribute to the department’s academic environment. We emphasise the importance of good working relationships, both among colleagues and with our students, and participation in the daily life of the department is a high priority. Applications must be submitted in English.

If the successful applicant is not fluent in Danish, he or she will be expected to learn Danish within a period of approximately two years.

For more information about the application, please contact HR supporter Marianne Birn, e-mailmbb@au.dk.

Work environment
The Department of Global Studies has a focus on regional and trans-regional research, and aims to provide a distinct approach to and understanding of the conditions of our contemporary globality. By combining cutting-edge area studies with history and the social sciences, the Department of Global Studies offers education and research which combine distinct knowledge about certain areas, their languages and cultures with state-of-the-art academic research in the emergent field of Global Studies. Please see web address above.

Asian Studies (Japan, China, India and South Asia Studies) are closely integrated with other language-based area studies as well as with International Studies.

School of Culture and Society
At the School of Culture and Society the object of research and teaching is the interplay between culture and society in time and space:

  • From the traditional disciplines of the humanities and theology to applied social research
  • From Antiquity to the issues facing contemporary societies
  • From familiar Danish cultural forms to other very different worlds
  • From local questions to global challenges.

The school’s goal is to produce compelling research with an international resonance, as well as offering teaching and talent development of high quality. The school has a broad cooperative interface with society, both in Denmark and abroad, and contributes to social innovation, research communication and further and continuing education.

For a more detailed description of the School of Culture and Society, please see this website:http://cas.au.dk/en/

Qualification requirements
Applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent academic qualifications.

Formalities

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of their personal background.

Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 18 April 2016

Please apply online here

Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is one of four main academic areas at Aarhus University.

The faculty contributes to Aarhus University’s research, talent development, knowledge exchange and degree programmes.

With its 500 academic staff members, 260 PhD students, 12,500 BA and MA students, and 2,500 students following continuing/further education programmes, the faculty constitutes a strong and diverse research and teaching environment.

The Faculty of Arts consists of the School of Communication and Culture, the School of Culture and Society, the Danish School of Education, and the Centre for Teaching Development and Digital Media. Each of these units has strong academic environments and forms the basis for interdisciplinary research and education.
The faculty’s academic environments and degree programmes engage in international collaboration and share the common goal of contributing to the development of knowledge, welfare and culture in interaction with society.

Read more at arts.au.dk/en

Aarhus University is a modern, academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 44,500 students and 11,500 employees, and has an annual budget of EUR 830 million. Over the course of the past decade, the university has consolidated its position in the top 100 on the most influential rankings of universities world-wide. Learn more at www.au.dk/en.

Contact:

For further information about the position, please contact associate professor Anemone Platz phone +45 87 16 23 28 e-mailostap@cas.au.dk
For a more detailed description of the School of Culture and Society, please see this website: http://cas.au.dk/en/

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Book Announcement: The Culture of the Quake: The Great Kanto Earthquake and Taishō Japan

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Paula

cqThe Culture of the Quake: The Great Kanto Earthquake and Taishô Japan

Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studies, No. 78

ISBN 978-1-929280-86-5, viii + 220 pages, paperback

Published by the Center for Japanese Studies, The University of Michigan

  • The Culture of the Quakeis first and foremost an exploration of Taishō-era narrative fiction. Every major film studio produced earthquake films, and authors from I-novelists to modernists, proletarian writers to popular fiction writers wrote something on the earthquake. In every case pre-existing attitudes toward their work shaped the way these people represented the earthquake, and yet the overwhelming destruction and mass suffering also posed particular challenges in representation. How could one show the pain without exploitation? Other scholars have looked at some of these groups of writers or filmmakers individually, but there are no studies looking at how they each tackled a similar subject. The Great Kanto Earthquake is an understudied event that has only recently caught the attention of scholars. By focusing on the way it was represented in high and low culture, The Culture of the Quakegives insight into how people experienced the disaster and how they interpreted it in the years following. This book should be of interest to scholars of Japanese and Asian literature, film, culture, and history, and scholars of disaster studies.
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Job Opening: East Asian religions, St. Olaf College

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:       St. Olaf College, Religion Department
Location:          Minnesota, United States
Position:          Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian Religions

The St. Olaf College Religion Department announces a full-time one-year position in East Asian Religious Traditions with a secondary competence in either comparative theology or comparative scriptures (including Christian theology and/or Scripture), beginning August 15, 2016. Teaching responsibilities will include core courses in Buddhism and Religions of China and Japan, as well as courses that will count for the college’s biblical and theological studies general education requirement.  Particular area of expertise is open, though a deep familiarity with Buddhist traditions is preferred.  The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of and commitment to the liberal arts, and the ability to contribute broadly to the Religion Department, the Asian Studies program, and the general education curriculum.

A Ph.D. by August 15, 2016 is preferred, but candidates near completion at time of appointment will be given full consideration, and teaching experience is highly desirable.

Applications should be submitted via the College’s employment website:https://stolaf.hiretouch.com/

A complete application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of teaching philosophy and graduate transcript (unofficial). Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. There is a possibility of interviews at the AAS meeting in Seattle.

For additional information, please contact Religion Department Chair, Jamie Schillinger, at schilling@stolaf.edu.

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff employees. It is located in Northfield, Minnesota, about 45 minutes from Minneapolis and St. Paul with their rich and diverse cultural resources. The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes a global perspective.

A liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), St. Olaf College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity in students, faculty, and staff. The college is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our community through their teaching, research, and/or service.

Contact:

Barbara E. Reed
Chair of the Asian Studies Department
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN 55057

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies, Monash University

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:           Monash University, Faculty of Arts
Location:              Australia
Position:              Lecturer

Job No. 546408

Faculty / Portfolio: Faculty of Arts
School of Languages, Literatures, Cultures and Linguistics
Location:Clayton campus
Employment Type:Full-time
Duration:Continuing appointment
Remuneration:$104,083 – $123,601 pa Level B (includes 17% employer superannuation)

  • Where international collaboration is pursued
  • Plenty of reasons to be inspired
  • Clayton campus

If you’re after a rewarding career, Monash University can help make it happen.  With leading academics and world-class resources, combined with a ranking in the top 100 universities worldwide, we offer all you need to build a brighter future.

The Opportunity

The Japanese Studies Program seeks to fill a continuing position to be taken up (preferably) by July 2016.

The appointee to this position is expected to have a dynamic research and teaching profile. We seek candidates with a strong track record in a Japan-related field of research and with experience in teaching Japanese language and Japanese studies. This open field search welcomes applications from candidates in all areas of specialisation but research/teaching expertise in applied linguistics, foreign language education or communication studies will be assets for the position.

We expect candidates to show evidence of a strong interest in interdisciplinary research and have native or near native proficiency in English and Japanese. Candidates must have previous experience of teaching Japanese language at the tertiary level.

As the successful applicant, you will be expected to contribute to teaching in the undergraduate language program. You will also undertake research supervision of graduate students; engage in original and innovative research; be prepared to collaborate in research, team teaching and curriculum development. You will also be expected to undertake a share of administrative tasks within the program and/or school.

This role is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

Contact: Dr Shimako Iwasaki, Coordinator of the Japanese Studies undergraduate major, +61 3 9905 2276

Website: http://www.jobs-monash.jxt.net.au/academic-jobs/lecturer-in-japanese-studies/590362

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Fun Link Friday: The Chemistry of Cherry Blossoms

Posted on April 1, 2016 by LM

If you’ve ever wondered how the weather affects the timing and length of the cherry blossom season, check out Live Science’s post on the science behind sakura.

6-full-bloom

Credit: Anthony S. Aiello/Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

 

How long the cherry flowers bloom depends on how long they have been exposed to cold temperatures. A warm spell in the 60s or 70s (Fahrenheit) will produce blooms lasting four to five days, while colder temperatures could extend the blooming period so it lasts between seven and 10 days.

Please note that the weather patterns discussed in the piece are from 2013.

In Photos: Stages of Cherry Blossom Blooms

Why a Cold Spring Delays Cherry Blossom Blooming

via The Hoya (HT Phi Beta Kappa newsletter)

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Job Opening: Research/Assistant Correspondent (full time), Mainichi

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Paula

job opening - 5 Position: Researcher / Assistant Correspondent (full time)

General Description:

The Mainichi Newspapers Los Angeles Bureau seeks a full time Researcher / Assistant Correspondent. The Mainichi Newspapers is a major daily Japanese newspaper printed in Japan with over 4 million readers.  It is the oldest national daily newspaper in Japan founded in 1872. Our corporate information can be found at http://mdn.mainichi.jp/.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating with Japanese news correspondent in gathering news and developing articles.
  • Proofreading English-English translation.
  • Researching and gathering news, conducting interviews, developing and maintaining news sources, covering press conferences and other events including taking photos.
  • Administrative duties are included.

Job Requirements:

  • Must have a keen interest and understanding of U.S. current events.
  • Must be native English speaker proficient at speaking and writing English effectively.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and good instincts.
  • Must be detail oriented and research savvy.
  • Must be highly motivated in journalism and bring up ideas for news reporting.
  • Ability to analyze news stories to see what is interesting and newsworthy.
  • Persistent in achieving goals and objectives under deadlines.
  • Must be available to work on weekend and/or irregular hours if needed.
  • Must have B.A. minimum. Research experience is crucial.

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Japanese speaking applicants and/or those familiar with Japanese culture and media.
  • Ability to start in late May/June.

Please email resume and a cover letter (as a word document attachment) to emily@mainichi.com .

  • Location: Brentwood in Los Angeles
  • Compensation: monthly net salary will be $2,500.00 (after all applicable federal and state deductions and withholdings)

Original posting Mainichi Assistant Correspondent 2016.

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International Noh Institute Summer Program 2016

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Travis

The INI – International Noh Institute is now accepting applications for its 2016 Summer Intensive Program.

Participants will join INI members for a 2-week intensive training period, during which they will study Noh chant and dance at the INI headquarters in Kyoto with master-actor of the Kongō school, Udaka Michishige. During their stay, participants will be able to learn various aspects of Noh, including masks and costumes.

Lessons follow the traditional methods of the Kongō school, providing participants with the unique chance of frequenting the okeikoba (private training space) of a Noh master for an immersive experience.

Participants are also welcome to join the August 21st Kei’unkai-INI Gala Recital, along with Udaka Michishige’s international and Japanese students, on the prestigious stage of the Kongō Noh Theatre, in Kyoto.

Requirements: Anyone is welcome to join – no previous knowledge of Noh is required. Lessons are delivered in English and/or Japanese.

Capacity: 5 participants

Place: INI Headquarters, Kyoto

Period: August 1 – 14 2016

Fees (in Japanese yen)
Regular 60,000
Student 40,000
Recital at the Kongo Noh theatre (optional) 20,000

Participants are also required to purchase separately the necessary personal items for Noh practice: tabi white split-toe socks (around 700yen) and a Kongō-style Noh dance fan (5000yen).

Participants are required to arrange for their accommodation in Kyoto.

How to apply: send us an email at ini.kyoto@gmail.com Please attach your C.V. and a brief statement of interest.

For further information, and several personal impressions of previous summer’s programs, see the INI home website.

Photo of the stage at the National Noh Theatre in Tokyo by Travis Seifman, 2007.

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