Tag Archives: Japan

Blog Review: Observing Japan

Posted on January 13, 2011 by reedra01

We live in an increasingly globalized society in which it is becoming more and more important to familiarize ourselves with other cultures and political environments. Many of us have our hands full keeping up-to-date with our own government’s policies but … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Instructor for Manga and Animation

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Paula

The IES Abroad Tokyo Center seeks a qualified instructor for Anthropology 343 “Japanese Manga & Animation,” for the spring (April through July) semester, 2011.  The course meets one afternoon per week for three hours; instruction to be conducted in English. … Continue reading →

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Grant Opportunity for California Residents

Posted on January 11, 2011 by reedra01

Here’s a very unique travel grant opportunity, specifically aimed at California residents. Get ready to get creative! Thanks to Playing with Hire for the link! — AURORA CHALLENGE GRANT Only for California Residents Deadline for Applications: March 31st, 2011 The … Continue reading →

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Web Resource: Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Paula

Japan Institute of International Affairs Self-description: Founded in 1959, The JAPAN INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS is Japan’s foremost center for producing and disseminating ideas on international relations. As an academically independent institution affiliated with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Stuff You Missed in History Class

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Paula

Most of my friends know that I’ve been late to get on the technology train in a lot of departments- not getting an iPod, refusing to switch browsers to Firefox, not liking Blu-ray etc. But I’ve discovered one of the … Continue reading →

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Job Openings at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Posted on January 6, 2011 by reedra01

Thanks to Joel D., former Kagoshima CIR for JET for the info! — Based in Beppu City in Oita prefecture, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University is part of the Ritsumeikan Trust, a large and long established educational institution, with a rich … Continue reading →

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Going on to graduate school for Japanese Studies

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Paula

Wondering if graduate school in Japanese Studies is right for you? Well, we’re here to give you a little info on how and why people make the decision to continue their schooling. Of those of us who graduated in 2008, … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Paula

Things have been a little slow with the holidays at hand, so we may not have a fun link for Friday or a longer post until after the new year, but everybody loves job opportunities! So here comes another one. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Paula

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us here at What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies ! Celebrate Christmas with an obscenely overdecorated tree! The Queen’s Tower Plaza tree in Yokohama I photographed (above) last year was covered … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Associate Professor, Asian Studies, University of Tokyo

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Paula

Institution Type:   College / University Location:   Japan Position:   Associate Professor Deadline: January 28, 2011 Academic Recruitment for Associate Professorship Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo International application is invited for the position of associate professor, to be … Continue reading →

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