Tag Archives: Japan

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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ESL Job Application Differences: Japan and Korea

Posted on February 2, 2011 by importedmegami

Greetings, everyone! Amanda here. If you read my last post, you will remember I talked about why I didn’t do JET. This time I am back to tell you about application processes for different ESL jobs. Jen C. has already … 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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Bento have hit the states! Ready to make your own?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Here’s a brief history of and some great resources for getting started on bento-making, whether it’s in Japan or here in America. Bento is the Japanese version of a packed lunch, typically taken to work and school by adults and … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Surviving in Japan (Without Much Japanese)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

Anyone who has been to Japan before mastering the language has had to learn the very valuable art of surviving in Japan without much Japanese. Whether it’s an important word like “トイレ” (toilet) or simple self-introduction, a little bit can … Continue reading →

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Princeton Graduate Workshop on Edo Calendars

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Paula

On April 8-9, 2011, the Princeton University East Asian Program and Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies will be holding a graduate student workshop focusing on Edo period calendars and related calculations. The goal of the workshop is to … Continue reading →

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FLF: Nothing like human sacrifice to top off a good castle!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Paula

For most, talk of human sacrifice brings to mind the Pre-Columbian Americas, such as Aztec sacrifices to the sun god of war, Huitzilopochtli, but this tradition has taken many forms all over the world. Earlier last year Pink Tentacle featured … 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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Job Opening: Associate Professor at Tokyo Gakugei University (TGU)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Nyssa

Tokyo Gakugei University (TGU) is looking for a full-time Associate Professor or Lecturer in International Exchange. Job Description: Responsibilities and duties include: (1) Planning and Management of International Academic and Educational Exchange, and Raising Competitive Funds (2) Research on Quality … Continue reading →

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