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Book Announcement: Japan Copes with Calamity: Ethnographies of the Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disasters of March 2011

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Paula

JAPAN COPES WITH CALAMITY Japan Copes with Calamity: Ethnographies of the Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Disasters of March 2011. It brings together nine varied ethnographic studies from the disaster region with a pair of introductory chapters framing the studies in … Continue reading →

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Call For Papers – Year of Japan at Kennesaw State University

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Paula

Kennesaw State University is pleased to share the schedule of events for our Year of Japan (Fall 2013-Spring 2014). The schedule can be found on the website at www.kennesaw.edu/yearofjapan The program features a weekly lecture series, performances, exhibits, seminars and conference … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Communications Expert, International Satoyama Initiative (ISI) [Tokyo]

Posted on July 13, 2013 by LM

Institution: United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU-IAS) Posted on: July 3, 2013 Start date: October 1, 2013 Application deadline: August 4, 2013 Education requirements: Master’s degree Level of language proficiency: Excellent communication skills with fluency in both oral … Continue reading →

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Funding: Sumitomo Foundation Protection and Preservation Grants

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Paula

http://www.sumitomo.or.jp/e/index.htm Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan Purpose of the Program: The program is offered so that cultural properties outside Japan, the common heritage of human, be handed down to future generations. … Continue reading →

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Event: Smart Energy Opportunities: Connecting Colorado and Japan

Posted on May 16, 2012 by LM

Via Japan America Society of Colorado. Smart Energy Opportunities: Connecting Japan and Colorado This discussion will focus on how Japan is rebuilding after the 2011 tsunami -particularly in relation to smart cities, smart grid infrastructure and renewable energies. How might … Continue reading →

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Job opening: The Center for Historical Research at The Ohio State University

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Paula

The Center for Historical Research brings together faculty, students, and the general public to examine the historical foundation and development of critical issues of global importance.  The Center offers resident fellowships for senior and junior faculty, as well as those … Continue reading →

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