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On Museum Volunteering / Internships

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Travis

Our main article kicking off the 2012 year is a guest piece by Travis, an MA student in art history who also runs the blog “茶有の者 – A Man with Tea.” We’re happy to have him and look forward to … Continue reading →

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Resource: Networking with Japan Societies

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Paula

As our previous article on maintaining relationships in Japanese Studies emphasized, networking and getting to know the field is very important. Whether you decide to go on to an academic career or stick with other types of employment, like any … Continue reading →

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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2011 by LM

Part 1: What is a CIR? The Application Process Now that you’ve decided the CIR position is right for you, it’s time to prepare the application, which will be available in late September/early October 2011 for the 2012-13 departure group. … Continue reading →

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IUC series (final!): Former students – Where are they now?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Paula

Thus far we’ve talked quite a bit about attending the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies—whether or not it’s the right time for you, how to fund your stay, what sort of housing to get (homestay, IUC sponsored housing like … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: On the Front Lines of Forging a Global Society: Japanese and American Coworkers in Japan

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Paula

by Adam Komisarof As globalization advances and national borders become increasingly porous, Japan is now facing the human reality of these rapid changes: greater cultural diversity in the work force,which brings the concomitant challenge of how to integrate multicultural workers … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professor in Buddhist Studies

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Paula

Institution Type:   University of Toronto – Scarborough, Humanities Location:   Ontario, Canada Position:   Visiting Scholar, Visiting Professor The Department of Humanities in the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for the position of Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professor in … Continue reading →

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Not going on to graduate school for Japanese Studies

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Nyssa

Are you trying to make a decision about attending grad school for Japanese Studies, but are you wondering if it’s really right for you just after undergrad? Don’t worry, there are plenty of good reasons to take an extended side … Continue reading →

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Is JET for you?: Why I didn’t do JET.

Posted on November 14, 2010 by importedmegami

Hey, everyone. I’m Amanda and this is my first time posting on the blog so I think I should probably tell you a little about myself. I’m a Gettysburg College 2009 graduate with a B.A. in Japanese Studies. I studied … Continue reading →

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