Resource in Japanese archaeological studies

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Paula

The general panic that comes with trying to finish up my first Master’s thesis draft means that this week we won’t have a feature article, but instead I’ll introduce another really great resource for studying Japan: The Japanese Archaeological Association.

As a historian, linguist, literary specialist, etc., at first you may not think that archaeological discoveries have a direct impact on your work. But archaeology impacts every way we have to study Japan and reveals new information about the contextual past every day. Although the JAA website is mostly bare bones at the moment, I have a feeling they’ll keep building on it and it’ll become a great resource. Already there are two main features worth noting:

Academic Summaries: Trends in Japanese Archaeological Research

In this section, the Japanese Archaeological Association has begun publishing English translations of selections from its annual review of Japanese archaeological research, contained in its yearly bulletin, Archaeologia Japonica. Right now only two overviews of research trends are available, 2007 and 2008, but they’re downloadable as PDF files and contain an abundance of information about what certain organizations, universities, and areas have been doing in the field.

Each article is divided into time periods (Paleolithic, Jōmon, Yayoi, Kofun, Ancient, Medieval, Early modern and later), so it’s easy to navigate to whatever time period is your specialty. Also, all of the articles have citations for what they discuss, so if you want to check out the original source material, that’s an option and quite helpful if you want to look at some of these discoveries for your own research.

Special Feature: Noteworthy Archaeological Sites (Issue 2010)

Here the JAA publishes online selected translations from Hakkutsu sareta Nihon rettō [Excavations in the Japanese Archipelago], an annual anthology of introductions to prominent excavations compiled by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. What’s great about these features is that the details of specific archaeological sites, along with pictures and maps, are posted here with explanations. Again, divisions are made by time period. Indulging myself with the medieval, the 2010 article features information on Matsuda, a medieval harbor. From the site:

A wave of discoveries at a Medieval harbor

In a northern part of the city of Masuda, sandwiched between the mouths of two rivers flowing into the Japan Sea, harbor and settlement sites from the latter half of the eleventh through the sixteenth centuries have been discovered one after another in recent years. At the time, the mouths of the Masuda and Takatsu rivers are thought to have formed a shallow lagoon connecting with the sea, and a harbor is seen to have been located along its shores for ships sailing along the Japan Sea coast, as well as those conducting trade with the Korean peninsula or Chinese mainland.

The Okite site, a distribution base preceding the Masuda clan

At the Okite site, a settlement which prospered from the latter half of the eleventh to the latter half of the twelfth centuries, the remains of approximately 140 embedded-pillar structures, plus wells, graves and so forth have been discovered. Roads with gutters, and multiple residences separated by fences, were laid out in planned fashion.

While no harbor facilities have been discovered, this is presumed to have been a town maintained by merchants and artisans as a base for the circulation and distribution of goods utilizing water transport, before the Masuda clan took full control of the area.

Images on the site show Korean stoneware found at the location, as well as things like cobblestone pathways that were likely a part of boat landings. Pretty incredible stuff! Pick your poison among these great features and see what the archaeological field has been discovering in the past ten years.

There’s been some shuffling of the website due to the recent earthquake and tsunami, so the location may not be static. The button for previous issues is a bit hard to find, but for your reference, if you’re interested in the previous annual issues on noteworthy archaeological sites, they can currently be found here:

Issue 2009:
http://archaeology.jp/sites/sites2009/index.htm

Issue 2008:
http://archaeology.jp/sites/2008/index.htm

Issue 2007:
http://archaeology.jp/sites/2007/index.htm

Issue 2006:
http://archaeology.jp/sites/2006/index.htm

Issue 2005:
http://archaeology.jp/sites/2005/index.htm

Issue 2004:
http://archaeology.jp/sites/index.html

Also, though the site as I’ve advertised it here is in English, there’s also the option to view the original Japanese version, where even more information is available. The JAA site is a great way to keep up with discoveries in the field and I highly recommend checking out some of the amazing things catalogued there.

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Call for Participants: East Asian Cities and Globalization: New Approaches, New Challenges

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Paula

Graduate Summer Workshop at the University of Warwick, July 21-24, 2011

This graduate workshop is for PhD students who are at an advanced stage of their research and working on any aspect of ‘globalization’ as it applies to East Asian cities. The aim is to bring together an international and interdisciplinary group of students to present their own ongoing work and to explore the intersections of various lines of enquiry on this important area of research. Applications are welcome from students working in a number of disciplines, including but not limited to history, anthropology, urban studies and planning, geography, and architecture.

Students will get the opportunity to present their work to other graduate students and to junior and senior members of faculty.  This will be an excellent forum for gaining feedback from outside the usual channels (advisors, dissertation committee, etc.).  The workshop will also feature several seminar sessions, led by junior and senior faculty from institutions in the UK and abroad, which address some of the key thematic and methodological issues that surround this topic.  Particular attention will be paid to the challenges of comparison and to the relationship between global vs. local forces in shaping and defining cities in this region.

Students wishing to participate should send an outline of their project (750 words), and a CV by e-mail to Dr. Christian Hess, c.a.hess@warwick.ac.uk Informal enquiries may be directed to the same address.  In addition, one letter of reference from the candidate’s supervisor or someone who is familiar with their PhD is also required and should be sent from the referee directly to Dr. Hess as an email attachment in pdf or word format.  Deadline for submission: May 6, 2011. Selection will be based on the merit of the outline, the recommendation, and the stage of the research. Applications from students in the early stages of their PhD research will not normally be considered.

This workshop is part of the ESRC-funded network project ‘East Asian Cities and Globalization: New Perspectives’ affiliated with the Global History and Culture Centre at the University of Warwick.  It has also received funding support from the University of Warwick’s Institute for Advanced Studies.

Accommodation and meals during the workshop are free of charge. Funding to assist with travel expenses is also available.  There is a possibility that some workshop events may take place at a venue in London, funding permitted.

Further details can be found at the project website:

http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/history/ghcc/research/esrccitiesnetwork/activities/


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NSC Fellowship in Intra-Asian Interactions

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Paula

The Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) in Singapore, which pursues research on historical interactions among Asian societies and civilizations, is accepting applications from scholars who wish to undertake research and writing in the area of intra-Asian historical interactions prior to the 16th century. The areas of particular interest to the Centre are detailed on the NSC website:

http://www.iseas.edu.sg/nsc/

Preference will be given to scholars who have completed their Ph.D. degree within the last six years. The fellowship will be for a period of up to six months and can be commenced any time between September and December 2011.

While in residence in Singapore, the fellow is expected to complete a paper on the proposed topic, organize or contribute to a workshop, and give a public lecture at ISEAS. The fellowships include a monthly (all-inclusive) stipend of SGD $6,000, and a one-off payment of SGD $1500 to cover research costs. In addition, a round-trip economy airfare between the home country of the researcher and Singapore will be provided.

Applicants should include with their applications a cover letter, a full CV, two letters of reference, and a research proposal of approximately five pages (double spaced). The proposal should discuss the issue to be examined, a review of the relevant literature, plans for any fieldwork, and project time frame.

The preferred period for the fellowship should also be advised.

The deadline for applications is 15 May 2011 and should be directed to the following address:

Nalanda-Sriwijaya Centre,
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
30 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119614

Electronic applications can be submitted to: programfellowships@iseas.edu.sg

Enquiries on the program should be directed to Geoff Wade,

gwade@iseas.edu.sg

Geoff Wade
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Singapore

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Job Opening: EAS Post Doctoral Research Associate

Posted on April 10, 2011 by LM

Princeton University seeks a two-year Postdoctoral Research Associate in East Asian Studies for the 2012-2013 academic year.

A postdoctoral research position, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is available in the Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University. The successful candidate will collaborate to team teach in an interdisciplinary seminar course aimed at rethinking the intellectual and cultural history of early modern East Asia, 1500-1800. The candidate is also expected to pursue research that will make a significant contribution to the field of East Asian Studies in one or more selected disciplines in the humanities, with special attention to the history of science or medicine. The initial appointment is for one year, with the expectation of renewal for a second year pending satisfactory performance.

Essential Qualifications: Applicants must have received the PhD degree no later than July 1, 2011. Preference will be given to applicants who have held the Ph.D. degree for less than five years.

Education Required: Doctorate Degree

Preferred Qualifications: Focus on history of science or medicine.

Comments related to end date: Initial appointment is for one year, with the expectation of renewal for a second year pending satisfactory performance.

Apply at Princeton’s website.

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Western Michigan University – Summer Translation Institute

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Paula

Application Deadline: May 1, 2011
*Applications received after that date will be considered based upon available space.

What is the Summer Translation Institute?

The Summer Translation Institute (STI), hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages at Western Michigan University, offers a unique opportunity for advanced language learners and professionals to improve their translation skills while working on their language proficiency. This program is unique in that it provides intensive translation training in Arabic, Japanese, Russian, which is available only in a handful of graduate programs in the United States despite the high demand for translators.

In order to do translation accurately and efficiently, it is necessary to develop special skills above and beyond the ordinary skills you have already developed in your language studies. Come join us at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for a four-week summer intensive program that will teach you about the business and practice of translation!

See the flyer.

Should I apply?

The Institute welcomes applicants from across the nation and the world who are:

  • Undergraduate students from WMU or other universities who are studying a foreign language and are considering a career that will use those skills
  • Graduate students from WMU or other universities who rely on translation for research
  • Professionals who do or might be doing translation as part of their career
  • Government officials who rely on foreign languages as part of their career
  • High-school teachers who need advanced courses in foreign languages
  • International students or professionals who are interested in a short-term intensive language program in the United States
  • Native speakers in Arabic, Japanese, Russian who want to gain experience in translating to and from English

How do I apply for the STI?

    • Fill out the STI application and send it to WMU with a letter of recommendation and a $50 non-refundable application fee by the date named on the application.
    • After the deadline, the directors of the program will contact you to let you know about your acceptance and with more information.
    • If you are accepted into the STI and have not been previously enrolled at WMU, you will need to complete additional paperwork in order to become a WMU student.  More instructions will come from the directors and WMU Extended University Programs office.
    • International students who are accepted into the STI and who need support for a visa to study in the United States, will need to go through the US Consulate procedures in their country  to apply for a U.S. visa.

For more information, see the original website: http://www.wmich.edu/languages/summertranslation/index.html .

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Digital Research and Japanese History Symposium at UC Berkeley

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Paula

We are pleased to make an announcement of the Japanese Historical Text Initiative (JHTI)’s “Digital Research and Japanese History” Symposium, sponsored by the Center for Japanese Studies and the Department of History of the University of California, Berkeley. The symposium will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the University of California, Berkeley.

This symposium will serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas among scholars in Japanese history and literature regarding the possible use of digital resource and technology for teaching and research in Japanese studies.

In the morning, we are planning a presentation and demonstration of JHTI (http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/jhti/ ), an electronic research database, and translation sites for the future development of the project, followed by a discussion with the participants. The JHTI database currently holds the digitized versions of the Japanese original and the English translation of 15 (two in process) Japanese historical documents from ancient chronicles to modern texts from the late Edo, Meiji, and Showa eras. We are hoping that the demonstration and follow-up discussion will generate ideas for the further development and improvement of the site.

The afternoon will feature two speakers, Joan Piggott (History, University of Southern California) and Hitomi Tonomura (History, University of Michigan), who will be lecturing on “Another Heian, The City in Fujiwara Akihira’s Shinsarugakuki (The New Monkey Music) c. 1050” and “Seppuku: A Methodological Problem” respectively.

Symposium Schedule

  • Session 1(by invitation) 10am-12pm, 3401 Dwinelle
  • JHTI Coordinator, “Possibilities of JHTI as a Means of Digital Research”
  • Discussion
  • LUNCH
  • Session 2 1:30-5pm, 3335 Dwinelle
  • Joan Piggott, “Another Heian, The City in Fujiwara Akihira’s Shinsarugakuki(The New Monkey Music) c. 1050.”
  • Break
  • Hitomi Tonomura, “Seppuku: A Methodological Problem”
  • Break
  • Discussants – Mack Horton (East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of California,Berkeley)
  • TBA
  • Reception
  • DINNER (by invitation)

We seek a wide range of participants in Japanese history and literature who are interested in the use of digital resources and technology in

Japanese history and Japanese studies.

For registration for the morning session (Session 1), please email jhti@berkeley.edu by April 15. The afternoon session is open to the public.

We hope to see you in April for an exciting and productive symposium.

Regards,

Andrew Barshay
Professor, Department of History
University of California, Berkeley

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Job Opening: Visiting Fellows at Waseda Institute for Advanced Study

Posted on April 9, 2011 by LM

From the University of Michigan CJS mailing list:

I am pleased to announce that Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) is presently recruiting senior level researchers as Visiting Fellows whose appointment periods are over 1 month and up to 6 months, starting between October 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012. This program is designed to support researchers who wish to spend a certain period in residence at WIAS pursuing their own research during holidays or other leave from their home institutions. Visiting Fellows are expected to advance their own work and also stimulate their colleagues’ relationships among Japanese academic circles.

The application deadline is April 25th. For further details, please refer to the recruitment information at the following website. Application forms can also be downloaded from this site.
http://www.waseda.jp/wias/eng/recruit/info_visit_2011.html

WIAS was established in 2006 as a strategic core to support the development of Waseda University’s research and academic capabilities. Since its establishment, WIAS has promoted both interdisciplinary and international interactions by recruiting young researchers as junior research fellows and inviting distinguished researchers as senior fellows from all over the world. So far senior level researchers having joined WIAS in the past found their stay at WIAS productive and fruitful in terms of research. I hope many of you and your colleagues will take this opportunity to further enhance your research and develop your relationship with researchers at WIAS and Waseda University.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Hideaki MIYAJIMA
Director, Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) / Professor, Faculty of Commerce, Waseda University
miyajima[AT]waseda[DOT]jp

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FLF: Above and beyond the call of origami

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Paula

Short but sweet, this week’s Fun Link Friday speaks for itself with images like the one below. Thought you knew origami? Think again!

The art of origami is beautiful and fascinating, especially to those of us who do not fully comprehend the mysteries of paper folding. A more in depth study of origami leads to an even deeper appreciation of what is often just considered to be a craft learned by rote or one just for children. Akira Yoshizawa (1911-2005) is considered to be the Father of Origami as an art form. He invented the “wet folding” technique that allows for smooth curves in folded paper which gives the origami a more sculptural look.

Here’s a wet-folded origami bull:

This technique, along with Yoshizawa’s continual innovation into the different forms origami figures can take, has led to origami being seen in a different light. Many artists have since followed the late Yoshizawa’s example and have pushed the boundaries of what folded paper can become. This art form is sometimes referred to as “extreme origami.”   In the case of the OrigaMIT club at MIT and artists like Peter Engel and Robert Lang, origami has gone far beyond your standard paper cranes and developed into a more intricate mental and physical exercise than one might even think possible.

Here’s an article on MIT’s Origami Club, including a great video about their work:

Origami finds new dimensions at MIT

A link to the Amazon page for Peter Engel’s book:

Origami: From Angelfish to ZenContains 24 Projects

And Where Art and Science meet: Robert Lang’s origami:

http://www.langorigami.com/

Other website resources for origami that include both videos, diagrams, models, and more are Origami Tube and Origami Database. Check them out for some amazing projects to do yourself or share with others!

– Danielle

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Huge list of disaster relief/volunteer opportunities!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Paula

Here is an amazing compilation of disaster relief/volunteer information and advice for helping out in Japan and from abroad by David Slater at Sophia University, Tokyo.  (posted with permission) Please distribute this link widely to get as much information out to as many people as possible!

Please remember that you can help spread this link via our Facebook page or Twitter!

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Below is a list of volunteer opportunities, compiled from your suggestions and my Jochi students’ fast net-work. (Thanks to both groups!) No information on radiation or economics or donation–just volunteering. We hope it is useful to some.

Also, here is some advice from organizers:

Our first step in relief is still to give money; contribute to local organizations; or even to organize food and supply drives yourself where you are. Much of the work esp. up north is still being done by professionals. Let’s support them.

But many people want to donate time and energy, esp. up north. That is great, too. But if you go, do NOT go on your own. It might be dangerous, but mostly it probably is a poor use of your time and energy. Go through an organization or group already set up. MOST ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS AS THEY NEED THEM, NOT ALL THE TIME. So, don’t just show up; contact them first.

We have tried to find places that foreigners would be able to volunteer at, but of course these are organized to solicit and support Japanese volunteers first. (If you have no Japanese language ability, go with someone else who does; otherwise you will be draining off resources that could be spent other places.)

Remember, there are all sorts of work that needs to be done for all ages and levels of physical strength. But this work is not easy, whether you are cleaning out homes, moving drift wood, bathing elderly people or cooking 2 meals a day for 500 people. If you are not healthy yourself, get full information on the sort of work expected.

If you go, please keep these in mind:

1. Dress appropriately for the cold.

2. Wear work clothes, including boots and gloves, etc.

3. You should have proper identification and insurance–some places will not accept you unless you do.

4. No picture-taking (no “disaster tourism;” what a term!)

5. For day-work, you are usually expected to supply your own food and water, and toilet paper, etc

6. Be ready to work hard, at least for a while; but be ready to stand around waiting, also. That is part of the deal.

7. Go with others….

It was suggested that you in groups―either groups of friends or better, with some school or work group. This work is stressful and rather shocking esp. if you head up north, and support for the supporters is useful.

Also, it is more likely that people will continue to volunteer again if there is some institutional link, eg., “Smash Tennis Club Relief to Miyagi” or “Hedge Fund Directors’ Collection Agency,” etc. that could organize things where you are and repeat trips to other sites.

Disclaimer: some links might be down or a bit different. And while all of these groups have some at least one recommendation, of course, we cannot guarantee all of the organizations here are working smoothly by the time you read this. Check it out yourself.

Good luck,

dhs

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Some Volunteer Opportunities for Tohoku

This is a clearly incomplete list of volunteer sites, as of April 4, 2011.

Please send updates to d-slater@sophia.ac.jp

Contents:

  1. First stops,
  2. General info
  3. Foreign groups
  4. Faith-based groups
  5. Other NPO
  6. Facebook groups
  7. Aggregator sites
  8. Social welfare offices
  9. List of city offices.

(Language of the site noted.)

1. FIRST STOPS

Good sites that give you guidelines how, and how not, to volunteer.

Please read these first; English and Japanese

http://www.foreignvolunteersjapan.org/

Foreign Volunteer Japan

https://japanvolunteers.wordpress.com/

Put up by Sarajean Rossitto, who is all over the NPO scene in Japan!

http://www.pippikochi.or.jp/2011/03/post-32.shtml

Similar instructions in Japanese for Tohoku

2. GENERAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING

http://disasterjapan.wordpress.com/

Disaster Japan: a useful clearing-house of information, including on volunteering

Also has a Facebook group of the same name.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Japan-Guide-Consortium-Volunteer-Interpreters-Earthquake-Relief/149712655091836

“Japan Guide Consortium Volunteer Interpreters- Earthquake Relief.”

Particularly for those with Japanese and English ability

3. KEY SITES FOR FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS

These three are established organizations in Japan set up for foreign volunteers, little or no Japanese is necessary. (For the vast majority of sites listed here, even if part of the homepage is in English, it would be desirable and maybe necessary for you to speak some Japanese.)

http://www.2hj.org/index.php/

Second Harvest is Japan’s largest foodbank, and they are in full-swing, although now they are stressing donations as the most urgent need. Bilingual

http://www.peaceboat.org/index_j.html

http://www.peaceboat.org/info/news/2011/110321.html

Peace Boat is now coordinating teams of volunteers to travel to Ishinomaki City as soon as possible to assist in rebuilding the lives of those affected, and particularly to prepare hot meals. Bilingual

http://hands.org/2011/03/29/japan-project-tohoku-announcement/

All Hands is a US-based volunteer non-profit already set up on Fukushima: English

4. FAITH-BASED INITIATIVES

Church groups appear to have gotten to the scene very quickly and have organized volunteer groups. Most accept volunteers of all faiths and affiliations.

https://sites.google.com/a/sendai-ymca.org/volunteer_support/home

仙台ＹＭＣＡボランティア支援センター; 東日本大震災支援のため全国YMCAを通して活動するボランティアのコーディネートを行ないます。

YMCA Volunteer Center in Sendai

http://www.crashjapan.com/

Christian Relief, Assistance, Support and Hope (CRASH) is a network supporting Christians to do relief work in Japan and around the world, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/crashjapan : English

http://www.caritas.jp/

カリタスジャパンとは、日本カトリック司教協議会の社会司教委員会を構成する一委員会です

Caritas Japan is a committee of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan which cooperates with the activities of the worldwide Catholic Church in the field of relief, welfare and development.

http://www.lutheranchurchcharities.org/

Lutheran Church Charities; English

http://ja-jp.facebook.com/FBNERJ#!/FBNERJ?sk=wall&filter=2

宗教者災害救援ネットワーク; Faith-based network for Earthquake Relief in Japan: Japanese

http://www.tohokuhelp.com/list_relief.asp

A list of other faith-based groups; not clear how many of them are accepting volunteers: English

5. NPO SITES SPECIFIC TO A PARTICULAR GROUP OF TYPE OF VOLUNTEERING

http://blog.ap.teacup.com/bi-vo/

Volunteers to bring supplies by motorcycle

全国からバイクボランティアの有志が各被災地入りして、小さな声 を拾い、きちんとした声にして支援体制を再構成したいと考えています.

http://resemom.jp/article/2011/03/29/1753.html

Homestay for children. Osaka: Japanese; looking for host family for the children made homeless東北地方太平洋沖地震等による被災 児童のホームステイ受入れボランティアの募集

http://www.seikatubunka.metro.tokyo.jp/volunteer2/volunteer2.html

Tokyo Volunteers; looking for interpreter for those who can’t speak Japanese.

日本語がわからなくて困っている外国人を助け るための語学ボランティアを募集しています。

http://sites.google.com/site/jgcvolunteers/for_supporters

Japan Guide Consortium, looking for interpreters

http://nikkeiyouth.com/2011/03/26/day-0-and-day-1-in-ishinomaki/

A group of youth volunteers already up and running, doing good work; English

http://www.earthdaymoney.org/topics_dt.php?id=391

*Earth Day Money: Calling for Host families for Earthquake Evacuees: English

6. FACEBOOK GROUPS

Facebook has been a important source of updated information, but are sometimes hard to find information in their format. Many of the references on this list were culled from different Facebook pages―many thanks to them! Reading them should give you an idea of the range, tenor and needs of different organization as they evolve. The experiences of different volunteers are often shared on these pages.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/home.php?sk=group_178425178871091&ap=1

Tokyo Quake Cleanup, a Facebook group devoted to gathering and circulating information about volunteer work in the Tokyo area.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_160310604024009

About the need and opportunities for English translators: English

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Youthfor311/156551637736665?ref=ts

東北地方太平洋沖地震、被災地復興のためのボランティア支援

Japanese FB page for youth volunteers

http://www.facebook.com/OGAFORAID

東日本大震災救援

Set up by OGA International School in Aomori

http://ja-jp.facebook.com/FBNERJ#!/FBNERJ?sk=wall&filter=2

宗教者災害救援ネットワーク; Faith-based network for Earthquake Relief in Japan: Japanese

7. AGGREGATOR SITES WITH USEFUL LINKS; MOSTLY JAPANESE

http://www.sinsai.info/ushahidi/

このサイトは震災情報をみんなで集め公開しているサイトです。被災地復興を願うボランティアスタッフが運用しています

A general site that brings earthquake, relief and volunteer information; Japanese

http://311.chofu-cw.com/

東日本大震災被災者支援のための調布ボランティア情報を掲載しています。

Useful site of up to date volunteer opportunities

http://volunteerjapan.jp/

東日本大震災におけるボランティア支援プロジェクト-

Volunteer Support Project for Earthquake Disaster in Eastern Japan

http://www.jpn-civil.net/

「東日本大震災 災害ボランティア活動に初めて参加される方へ」基礎事項フォーマットを掲載;  Japan Civil Network for

Disaster Relief in East Japan: Japanese

http://www.jifh.org/

日本国際飢餓対策機構（Japan International Food for the Hungry: 略してJIFH）は、非営利の民間国際協力団体（NGO）です。

http://www.nhk.or.jp/nhkvnet/spots/_volunteer.html

NHK’s portal; points out the importance of volunteers being insured; in Japanese

8. SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICES

This appears to be the biggest single volume of volunteers? Due to the huge destruction, in many cases they were not up early, organized or ready to accept volunteers. They seem to be ready now, although not all are accepting volunteers when this list was compiled. But be sure to call first―do not just show up! All in Japanese unless otherwise noted.

http://blog.goo.ne.jp/vc00000

全社協 被災地支援・災害ボランティア情報 <http://blog.goo.ne.jp/vc00000&gt;

National Volunteer Information Network

http://www.tvac.or.jp/tuna/21011.html

東京都では、このたびの東北地方太平洋沖地震による被災地の方々へ送る救援物資を都民から集めております

Tokyo Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health: Bilingual in parts

http://www.fukushimakenshakyo.or.jp/frame/saigaibokin.htm

社会福祉法人福島県社会福祉協議会では、災害ボランティア活動のための支援資金を募集しております。皆様の温かい善意をお待ちしております。

Fukushima Disaster Volunteer Center

Their blog: http://ameblo.jp/pref-f-svc/

http://www.city.iwaki.fukushima.jp/topics/010548.html

いわき市災害救援ボランティアセンターでボランティア募集。いわ き市内在住の方、避難所での支援物資の受け入れ作業です

Iwaki City volunteer center: A volunteer helping out the procedures of receiving supplies.

http://minamisouma.hida-ch.com/

Minami-souma volunteer center

① 引越手伝い － ひまわりデイサービスセンターを避難 所として開設します。その準備のため、引越しの手伝いをお願いします。

<volunteer to help out moving out>

② 在宅者確認手伝い － 鹿島区在住で在宅の高齢者等の 安否確認をしております。地域の民生委員さんとペアで安否確認で訪問していただきます。

<finding alive elderly – working in pair with the area’s welfare commissioner>

http://msv3151.c-bosai.jp/

宮城県災害ボランティアセンターは、市区町村災害ボランティアセンターの運営支援と情報提供を行う協働型の組織です

Miyagi Disaster Volunteer Center

http://www.miyagi-sfk.net/

宮城県災害ボランティアセンター

宮城県災害ボランティアセンターを設置し、情報を収集しております。なお、一部の市区町村でも災害ボランティアセンターが設置されています。

Miyagi Social Welfare

http://www.shakyo-sendai.or.jp/

地域で活動する地区社協、民生委員児童委員、NPO

、ボランティア団体等と連携・協働して、「だれもが安心して暮らすことができる福祉のまちづくり」を推進しています。

Sendai Social Welfare Counsel

http://www.hachinohe-shakyo.or.jp/

Hachinohe Social Welfare

http://www.iwate-shakyo.or.jp/

Iwate Counsel of Social Welfare

http://misawa-shakyo.jp/

Disaster Volunteer Center Misawa

http://awshakyo.exblog.jp:80/ < http://awshakyo.exblog.jp/ >

Disaster Volunteer Center, Aizu-Wakamatsu

http://www.joso-shakyo.jp/

Joso City Center disaster

http://www.mito-syakyo.or.jp/

Disaster Volunteer Center, Mito City

http://www.ibaraki-welfare.or.jp/

Disaster Volunteer Center Ibaraki

http://chiba-saigai-vc.info/

Disaster Volunteer Center Chiba

http://urayasu-shakyo.sakura.ne.jp/

Disaster Volunteer Center Urayasu

http://www5.plala.or.jp/asahishi-syakyo/saigaiborannvorasen.html

Disaster Volunteer Center, Asahi City

http://www.abiko-shakyo.com/

Disaster Volunteer Center Abiko

http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/osirase/02/0051/saigai-v/index.html

Kanagawa Volunteer Support Center Citizens

9. List of city groups accepting volunteers (no net access; just telephone numbers)

http://49981367.at.webry.info/201103/article_6.html

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Job Opening: Professor of History

Posted on April 7, 2011 by LM

See original posting at GWC’s website for more information and to apply.

Georgia Gwinnett College seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in East Asian History for Fall 2011 (full time).


In anticipation of increases in enrollment for the 2011-2012 academic year, GGC invites applicants for faculty positions in East Asian History starting August 1, 2011. The primary teaching responsibilities for this position include lower-division US and World history surveys, but the ability to teach an upper-division course on the history of Japan and China, as well as to develop more focused courses within the candidate’s field of specialization is desired. Applicants should demonstrate significant innovations in teaching, superior service to the institution, and established research credentials. Commitment to building a new college is also essential. GGC emphasizes a student-centered learning environment. Faculty will be expected to teach lower-division courses in addition to upper-division courses.

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience with excellent benefits.

Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be required upon acceptance of an employment offer.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D.
Specialty in East Asian History
Candidates should have at least 18 graduate hours in history courses.

Applicants should hold the doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in their discipline before or within the semester of the start date. GGC is an institution that values and encourages innovative teaching. In addition to teaching, applicants are expected to actively participate in scholarly activities, extensive student engagement and to contribute in the area of service to the college and community. Advising and mentoring are expected of all faculty. In accordance with Board of Regents Policy governing GGC faculty, successful applicants will be eligible to receive 5 or 3 year renewable appointments. Traditional one year appointments may also be approved. For more information about our college, please visit our website at www.ggc.edu.

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