Book Announcement: Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints

Posted on February 2, 2014 by LM

Fresh ImpressionsVia University of Washington Press.

Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints

CAROLYN M. PUTNEY, KENDALL BROWN, KOYAMA SHUKO, PAUL BINNIE
paperback not available
$49.95 HARDCOVER (9780935172515)
PUBLISHED: January 2014
SUBJECT LISTING: Asian Art
BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: 352 pp., 343 color illus., 10 x 12 in.
TERRITORIAL RIGHTS: World
DISTRIBUTED FOR: Toledo Museum of Art

CONTENTS

In 1930 the Toledo Museum of Art organized a landmark exhibition of “modern Japanese prints.” Featuring the work of ten artists, including Hashiguchi Goyo, Kawase Hasui, and Hiroshi Yoshida, it has stood as a watershed in the success of the shin hanga (“new prints”) movement. The exhibition’s small, limited-edition catalogue (now long since out of print), with its invaluable descriptions and thumbnail black-and-white images, has likewise been considered a shin hanga “bible” for scholars and collectors.

Fresh Impressions: Early Modern Japanese Prints reproduces and re-examines all 343 prints from the original 1930 exhibition catalogue. It features retranslated and updated information about each print and essays by four distinguished authors who explore the context and importance of the 1930 Toledo exhibition, the key players who brought it about, and shin hanga’s continuing legacy.

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Job Opening: International Cultural Ambassador, Fukui City

Posted on February 2, 2014 by LM

job opening - 5Via JETWit.com.

Institution: New Brunswick Sister Cities Association/Fukui City
Location: Fukui City, Fukui pref., Japan
Education: BA
Other qualifications: connection to New Brunswick Sister Cities Association (see below), driver’s license
Language: Native English, ~JLPT N2
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2014
Start date: August 2014

The position is apparently similar to that of a CIR for JET. And one of Fukui City’s sister cities is New Brunswick, NJ, so the ideal candidate would be from New Brunswick or have some connection to New Brunswick (e.g., a Rutgers graduate) or live in New Jersey. (Fukui City currently has two other FCAs from two other sister cities, btw.)

Recruiting starts Dec. 15 and the application should be submitted to the New Brunswick Sister Cities Association (Attn: Mr. Michael Tublin) by February 15.

Application and other forms can be downloaded via this link.

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Position: International Cultural Ambassador
Location: Fukui, Japan
Type: 2 Year Contract
Salary: 300,000 yen/month gross

Overview:

Fukui City invites human resources mainly through the relationship with our sister cities to promote internationalization in Fukui City, Japan.

This individual will engage in promoting international understanding and conducting cultural exchange programs. More details can be found on the official site here.

Requirements:

  • Live, work, or be a child of someone who lives or works in New Brunswick or get referral from New Brunswick Sister Cities Association
  • Be a native English speaker and have excellent English skills in pronunciation, speaking and writing
  • Have enough Japanese language skill to conduct activities mentioned in “3.Job Outline” and to communicate smoothly with Japanese staff（Level­ equivalent to at least Nihongo Noryoku Shiken JLPT N2 is preferable.）
  • ※Applicants will have their Japanese skill evaluated at the interview
  • Have a Bachelor’s degree or be over 20 years old (as of August 1st, 2014) who is attending four ­year university
  • ※Applicants with a Bachelor degree, TESOL and/or English teaching experience will receive preferential consideration
  • Be interested in the promotion of international understanding and educational activity through English in Japan and have desire to be involved in these activities
  • Have a cooperative personality and be skilled at communicating with Japanese staff and children, especially preschool and elementary school students
  • Be of good mental and physical health
  • Have a driver’s license. (International Driver’s License is needed for assignment.)

Application details on JETWit.

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Call for Papers: New Horizons in the History of Modern East Asian Science and Technology

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Paula

call for papers [150-2]Call for workshop participants Modern East Asian Science and Technology

Harvard University, June 3-5, 2014

Workshop on  New Horizons in the History of Modern East Asian Science and Technology

As a preparatory first step toward a tenure-track faculty search in the history of modern East Asian Science and Technology to be launched in the fall of 2015, the Department of the History of Science of Harvard University is pleased to invite applications for a workshop to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 3-5, 2014.

The aim of the workshop is to bring together a small number of junior scholars (untenured faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students within a year of completing their dissertations) from around the world to share and discuss the most exciting recent research in the history of modern East Asian science and technology. The Department of the History of Science will cover the airfare of participants, and arrange as well for their lodgings and meals during the workshop.

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following three items:

1) an abstract (maximum 750 words) that describes not only the content of the applicants research, but also its historiographic significance; that is, the abstract should explain the specific ways in which the research opens new horizons in the historical study of modern East Asian science and technology

2) a video of the applicant speaking (maximum three-minutes) about the nature and import of his or her research; this may be as simple as a self-recorded video captured with a computer webcam (please use avi, mp4, or wmv format exported and compressed to a maximum of 60 MB)

3) a one page CV, with basic information about education, employment (if any), and main publications

 Applications should be submitted online at https://harvardfas.slideroom.com by February 21, 2014. Applicants will be notified of the results of the application review by the end of March, 2014.

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Job Opening: Simulation Developer (Faculty Research Assistant), Center for International Development and Conflict Management, Univ. of Maryland

Posted on February 1, 2014 by LM

job opening - 5Job posted by Center for International Development and Conflict Management
Institution: University of of Maryland
Location: College Park, MD
Education: BA/BS required, MA preferred
Deadline: Feb. 11, 2014

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The person hired will serve as a Simulation Developer supporting the ICONS Project’s growing portfolio of simulation-based research, education, and professional training programs. A substantial portion of this position’s time will be devoted to supporting a project looking at U.S. strategic planning in the Asia-Pacific region. The open position is for a 1-year contract, with the opportunity to renew based on performance and availability of funding. The first nine months of the project are grant funded.

The ICONS Project creates simulations and scenario-driven exercises to advance participants’ understanding of complex problems and strengthen their ability to make decisions, navigate crises, think strategically, and negotiate collaboratively. For 30 years, the Project has been at the nexus of innovative research using participant-driven simulations. From policy planning exercises on national security, to basic research in political science, crisis behavior, education theory, psychology, and linguistics, ICONS has supported and contributed to a wide range of disciplines.

The open position will join the Project’s simulation development team, reporting to the directors of the Policy & Research and Education programs. Seventy five percent of the hire’s effort will be devoted to supporting the above-mentioned project in the Policy & Research program. The remainder will be spent on general simulation development and maintenance tasks for the Project.

Duties:

  • Conduct research to support development of a new participant driven simulation exercise on U.S. strategic planning in the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Support delivery of simulation exercises and analysis of results.
  • Work with Education, Policy, and Training program directors to develop client scenarios and support.
  • Conduct research to revise and update current simulation products as needed.
  • Pilot test new simulation scenarios.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • BA/BS required.
  • Experience in or knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region or U.S. national security issues required.
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in an often fast-paced environment.
  • Superb oral and written communications skills.
  • Experience with standard business productivity software (i.e., word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, presentation, etc.) and with Web-based software (Web-browsing and similar on-line applications and tools).

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree.
  • Creative writing or game design experience.
  • Previous experience with face-to-face and computer-assisted game development a plus.
  • Knowledge of or experience with international security issues generally a plus.
  • Knowledge of China, India, Korea or Japan specifically a plus.
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Job Opening: History of Japan and East Asia, Visiting Assistant Professor (one year appointment)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:   Wesleyan University, History Department
Location:   Connecticut, United States
Position:   Visiting Assistant Professor; Historian of Japan and East Asia

Historian of Japan and East Asia. Department of History, Wesleyan University. Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor, 1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015.  The Department of History seeks a historian for a one-year position in the history of Japan and East Asia. Specialization is open, but at least one of the successful applicant’s courses will be a broad survey of pre-modern Japanese history. In all, the appointee will offer five courses, three survey courses and two seminars, all of which will be cross-listed with Wesleyan’s College of East Asian Studies. The College is an extended, interdisciplinary major program that offers its students and faculty extensive opportunities for interaction in East Asian languages. It is expected that the appointee will be a participant in the College’s activities. Candidates should have a Ph.D in hand or near completion. Submit letter of application, c.v., three letters of recommendation and a one-page thesis abstract, at: http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4198. Applications received by 3 March 2014 will receive full consideration. Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator: Antonio Farias, Chief Diversity Officer, 860-685-4771.

Contact:
Lori Flannigan, lflannigan@wesleyan.edu

Website: http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/4198

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Job Openings: Japan Times Editor (two positions)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Travis

Via: Work for us | The Japan Times

Institution: The Japan Times
Location: Tokyo
Type: Full-time (part-time a possibility)
Education: not indicated
Application Deadline: Feb 7

The Japan Times is seeking experienced editors for two positions: New Desk Editor, and Lifestyle & Culture Division Editor.

News desk editor: The Japan Times is seeking an experienced editor, with strong news editing and layout skills to work full time on the news desk. Strong news judgment and knowledge of current affairs, with a focus on domestic news, is required, as well as intermediate computer skills. Knowledge of AP style is a necessity; proficiency in Japanese language is a plus.

Lifestyle & Culture Division editor: The Japan Times is seeking an experienced commissioning editor for its Life & Culture Division. The candidate should have strong editing and layout skills as well as a keen interest in Japanese cultural and lifestyle issues. Proficiency in InDesign/InCopy and the Japanese language are preferable. The position is full-time, but strong candidates available on a part-time basis will also be considered.

Applicants should send a résumé and a letter explaining why they are interested in this position by Feb. 7 to hr@japantimes.co.jp or via regular mail The Japan Times, Ltd. Attn: HR and General Affairs Division, 4-5-4 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-8071. Applicants may also apply via LinkedIn.

All documents are nonreturnable. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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Fun Link Friday: Gokaku Iyokan

Posted on January 31, 2014 by LM

Farmers in Yawatahama-shi (八幡浜市), Ehime prefecture, spent 5 years developing these pentagonal iyokan, a (delicious) type of citrus fruit native to Yamaguchi prefecture. The name “gokaku iyokan” is a pun on the word for pentagram (gokaku, 五角) and “passing” an exam (gôkaku, 合格). The young fruits are surrounded with boards 1.5 cm thick for four months; the pressure makes them sweeter, and the farmers can force them to grow into hearts or stars.

Read the full story with a short video on the Asahi Shimbun.

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Call for Applications: 10th EAJS PhD Workshop for doctoral students

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Paula

Venue: near Ljubljana, Slovenia (Tourist Farm)
Date: August 23-26, 2014
Project director: Prof. Dr. David Chiavacci (University of Zurich)
Language for applications and during the workshop: English

Application deadline: February 28, 2014

To apply please use our online submission system.

The European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS) invites doctoral students in all humanities and social sciences to apply for the 10th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students (August 23-26, 2014). The workshop will take place near Ljubljana in Slovenia and precede the 14th International Conference of the EAJS at the University of Ljubljana (August 27-30, 2014). EAJS will cover the costs of travel (up to € 500) and accommodation for the duration of the workshop for a group of 15-18 doctoral students and 4-5 senior scholars who will act as advisers. Moreover, EAJS will also waive the registration fees of the selected PhD students for the 14th EAJS International Conference.

The EAJS Workshops for Doctoral Students aim to create a European multidisciplinary network of advanced graduate students and senior scholars in Japanese Studies. The informal environment of the workshop provides a unique opportunity for participants to work together intensively to enhance individual projects and engage in in-depth discussions of common themes and methods. Through presentations and focused sessions, students give and receive critical feedback on dissertation projects, fieldwork plans and preliminary results. Students will be asked to read the work of their peers and prepare for workshop presentations linking their own work to the broader international Japanese Studies field. Students will also get one-to-one supervision with a senior scholar in their respective field.

 

Eligibility

Graduate students working on a dissertation topic related to Japan, regardless of citizenship, who are enrolled at universities in Europe, and students of European nationality who are enrolled in graduate programmes outside Europe are eligible. Students travelling to the workshop from outside Europe should expect no more than 500 Euros to be paid towards their transportation costs. Doctoral Students from European universities that do not have major centres of Japanese Studies are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are particularly welcome from graduate students in the early fieldwork phase through the middle stages of dissertation writing. All applicants are expected to have studied the Japanese language and to use materials written in Japanese as sources for their dissertations. Applicants are expected to provide evidence of Japanese language ability in their applications.

Application and Selection Process

Please be aware that EAJS uses an online system to manage submissions for its workshop for doctoral students.

In the first instance your application should consist of a:

  • CV
  • short cover letter (about 200 words), indicating why you wish to attend the workshop as well as the current state of progress of the doctoral work.
  • summary of the dissertation project (maximum 500 words), explaining topic, relevance, research question, methodology, and current stage of dissertation project.

These documents must be submitted via the submission website by February 28, 2014. Selected candidates will be notified by April 7, 2014.

Short-listed candidates will then be required to send a project report (about 5000 words) to  David Chiavacci by July 1, 2014.

This project report should have the following structure:

  • title and author
  • abstract with keywords
  • current state of research (empirical findings and theories) and research gap(s)
  • research question of project and its relevance respectively own motivation
  • theoretical framework, methodology of project, and schedule
  • hypotheses and/or preliminary results
  • (possible) difficulties in realizing research project
  • quoted literature

It goes without saying that this project report should conform to best academic practice (language, referencing, etc.). It will be the basis for the group presentations and discussions as well as for the individual supervision. Note that this second application stage will not be competitive. Each applicant who sends in a complete and properly elaborated project report by the deadline will be accepted. However, an extension of the deadline will not be possible since all project reports need to be sent to all participants. Shortlisted candidates who fail to submit their progress report will not be admitted to the workshop. 

Accepted candidates will also be required to join the European Association for Japanese Studies.

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Job Opening: Japanese or East Asian Culture, Assistant Professor (term appointment)

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Paula

job opening - 5Institution:  Nagoya University, Graduate School of Letters
Location:   Japan
Position:   Assistant Professor, Japanese or East Asian culture

1. Position title: Assistant professor

2. Number of positions: One position

3. Contract term:  Until 31 March, 2017 (Reappointment for an additional two years may be allowed once only.)

4. Content of duties:
(1) Supporting international projects and operations at the Undergraduate and Graduate School of Letters.
(2) Particular contribution to the Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program of the Undergraduate and Graduate School of Letters, which is offered in English to international students and returnee Japanese students. This includes teaching the courses Introduction to research methods for culture and history (for undergraduate students), Introduction to thesis writing (for undergraduate students), and Research methods for culture and history (for graduate students).
(3) Other administrative duties.

5. Qualifications:
(1) Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or show evidence of an equivalent academic career.
(2) Japanese language proficiency is required for handling administrative matters, as well as English for teaching.
(3) Applicants who specialize in Japanese or Asian culture within the field of humanities are preferred.

6. Starting Date: 1 July, 2014

7. Application documents:
(1) Curriculum vitae (with a passport-size identity photograph, email address, and a list of academic achievements included)
(2) Copies of three key publications (Offprints and photocopies are acceptable. Mark these publications in the list of academic achievements.)
(3) Statement of your aspirations and intentions regarding the duties of this assistant professor position if you are employed (up to two A4 pages)

8. Treatment
All matters relating to employment by Nagoya University will be subject to the Nagoya University Employee Work Rules.
See http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/extra/kisoku/act/frame/frame110000115.htm
(English translation: http://nutriad.provost.nagoya-u.ac.jp/docs/detail/?re=01&id=1489)

9. Deadline for Applications: Application entries must arrive by 24 February, 2014.

10. Application documents should be sent, by registered mail, to:
Prof. Motokazu KIMATA
Dean, the Graduate School of Letters, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan
(Application documents must be sent in an envelope marked in red with Application Documents for Assistant Professor Position.)

11. Selection procedure:
(1) First screening: Short-listing based on application documents.
(2) Second screening: Interview with successful applicants of first screening. A short demonstration lecture in English may also be requested. For applicants living in Japan, the interview will be conducted at Nagoya University. For applicants living overseas, the interview will initially be conducted via Skype; applicants may then be requested to visit Nagoya University. (Please note that the Graduate School of Letters cannot bear the travel costs for interviews.)

12. Please note:
(1) Further submission of copies of publications may be requested during the
screening process.
(2) We will use the application documents and personal information given for the purpose of this screening only.
(3) For further information and inquiries, please contact:
General Affairs Office of Humanities
Graduate School of Letters, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan
Fax: (81)52-789-2666 from overseas and (052)789-2666
from inside Japan
13. Other:
Nagoya University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. Further information can be found at:http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/about-nu/declaration/positive

Contact:
General Affairs Office of Humanities
Graduate School of Letters, Nagoya University
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japan
Fax: (81)52-789-2666 from overseas and (052)789-2666 from inside
Japan

Website: http://www.lit.nagoya-u.ac.jp/english/

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Call for Papers: The Journal of Northeast Asian History, Volume 11 in 2014

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Paula

call for papers [150-2]The Northeast Asian History Foundation continues to expand its interaction with scholars specializing in Asian history and related fields and who are based outside East Asia. The Foundation is also strengthening its ties with leading institutions and scholars by encouraging interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to research on geopolitical, cultural, educational, and other issues in East Asia.

The Foundation publishes The Journal of Northeast Asian History, a peer-reviewed semiannual English-language journal that focuses on interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to such issues as (cultural,
geopolitical, or social) borders, identity, historical maps, history education, international relations, and other relevant topics. In addition to this thematic diversity, the Journal’s geographical scope extends to other parts of Asia and beyond, thus charting globalism and localism from a new perspective. For more information about the journal, please visit the Foundation’s website at http://www.historyfoundation.or.kr/eng/ and navigate to the ‘Publication’ section in the ‘Resources’ category.

The Journal of Northeast Asian History calls for the submission of outstanding and unpublished papers for review and possible publication in 2014. We invite colleagues and advanced (ABD) graduate students to consider the Journal when seeking to publish ongoing research since we believe this can be an impetus for further scholarly collaboration in the future. For full consideration, please submit manuscripts by March 31, 2014 for issue no. 1 and by September 30, 2014 for issue no. 2.

Please contact us at jnah@nahf.or.kr or jnah.nahf@gmail.com should you have any questions regarding the journal, its submission process or subscription to it.

Josephine Bae
Assistant editor
Journal of Northeast Asian History

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