Tag Archives: culture

Fun Link Friday: Japan Blog Matsuri

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Paula

For those of you who blog yourselves or just like to cruise the web to see what other people are writing about Japan, today’s Fun Link Friday is for you: Japan Blog Matsuri. Of course, those of you who know … Continue reading →

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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. … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Visiting Assistant Professor, Japanese literature

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Paula

Institution: The University of Iowa Location:   Iowa, United States Position:   Visiting Assistant Professor Visiting Position in Japanese Literature and Culture The Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor position in Japanese literature … Continue reading →

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Curatorial Internship: Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Paula

The Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford, California, is now accepting applications for its curatorial intern program. The internship will begin on an agreed date in early 2012 and will last for one year. The program offers … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Visiting Professor, History and Culture of East Asia

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Paula

Institution:   Eckerd College Location:   Florida, United States Position:   Visiting Assistant Professor Eckerd College, a nationally-ranked liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida, seeks a visiting position with faculty rank of Assistant Professor specializing in the history and culture of East … Continue reading →

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Is Home Stay in Japan right for you?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by reedda02

The decision whether to do a home stay or to live in a dorm while studying abroad is a personal one.  In order to make this decision effectively, you need to honestly evaluate yourself – specifically, what you can handle … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Lecturer, Art & Visual Culture of Japan, Leiden University

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Leiden University Location:   Netherlands Position:   Assistant Professor The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in the Art & Visual Culture of Japan. Initial appointment will be fixed-term from September 2011 or as soon … Continue reading →

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FLF: Winter Festivals in Northern Japan

Posted on February 4, 2011 by reedra01

As a JET in Akita Prefecture, I can attest to the fact that the cold, long and dark winter can lead to cabin fever and possible frostbite from below average indoor temperatures. One of the saving graces for those of … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: 世論 What Japan Thinks

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Nyssa

As a student of Japanese Studies, have you ever found yourself thinking, “What on earth do Japanese people think about (insert your topic here)?” or “How many Japanese people actually do (insert social habit here)?” If you haven’t discovered the … Continue reading →

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