Tag Archives: 2013

Fun Link Friday: 2013 Kanji and Words of the Year

Posted on December 20, 2013 by LM

On Dec. 12, the Japanese Kanji Proficiency Society (日本漢字能力検定協会) announced the “Kanji of the Year” for 2013: 輪（りん、わ) [ring] in honor of Tokyo winning the bid for the 2020 Olympics as well as the teamwork by the delegation to win … Continue reading →

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The 23rd Japan-America Grassroots Summit – Shimane 2013

Posted on March 23, 2013 by LM

Via the Japan America Society of Colorado mailing list: Dates: July 1-8, 2013 Application deadline: May 1, 2013 Applications are open to anyone regardless of age or student status The Japan-America Grassroots Summit is an annual large-scale meeting of Japanese … Continue reading →

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2013 Summer Translation Program at Western Michigan University

Posted on January 22, 2013 by LM

Dates: July 1 – 25, 2013 Application deadline: April 1, 2013 (with rolling admissions after for US applications) Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Application, financial information, and details here: http://www.wmich.edu/languages/academics/summer-translation/index.html What is the Summer Translation Program? The Summer Translation Program (STP), hosted … Continue reading →

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