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Japan and East Asian Studies Podcasts

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Paula

Let’s face it, there are a ton of podcasts out there on Japanese language, culture, history, current events, and Japan in general. Few of us have the time to dig through them all and sort out what’s what. The subgenres … Continue reading →

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Resource: Voices from Tohoku

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Paula

Professor David Slater of Sophia University in Tokyo has been a part of great efforts to support those affected by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, including ensuring that their stories are heard. Today’s resource is an archive launched last … Continue reading →

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Resource: Memories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Messages from Hibakusha

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Paula

A few years ago we did a resource post on the Hiroshima archive, which includes extensive digital resources for studying the bombing of Hiroshima. This week, we would also like to introduce the site “Memories of Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Messages from … Continue reading →

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Resource: Podcasts – New Books in East Asian Studies

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Paula

We often post new book announcements on Sundays here at Shinpai Deshou, but we rarely have the time to review books we’ve read, especially not recent or up and coming works. Today’s resource does just that, and in convenient podcast … Continue reading →

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Exhibition: “Sakura: Cherry Blossoms as Living Symbols of Friendship”

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Paula

Exhibition at Library of Congress In 1912 the city of Tokyo gave Washington, D.C., a gift of 3,000 flowering cherry trees (“sakura” in Japanese), as a symbol of enduring friendship between Japan and the United States. Despite a war, the … Continue reading →

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JET Application The Sequel: The Interview Strikes Back

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Hakuba Jen

Long time no see guys.  Sorry about the radio silence. However, my sources (and by sources I mean Facebook) tell me that the results for JET interviews have been released and those chosen are beginning to freak out a bit. … Continue reading →

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Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese Work Environment

Posted on September 28, 2010 by reedra01

Interviewing for a Position in a Japanese work environment. Hello!! My name is Rachel and I am back to write about my personal experiences with the interview process for a position in a Japanese work environment. This entry is a … Continue reading →

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