Tag Archives: Japan

Book Announcement: Ritualized Writing: Buddhist Practice and Scriptural Cultures in Ancient Japan

Posted on April 23, 2017 by Paula

Ritualized Writing: Buddhist Practice and Scriptural Cultures in Ancient Japan Kuroda Studies in East Asian Buddhism University of Hawaii Press, 2017 Author: Bryan D. Lowe Ritualized Writing takes readers into the fascinating world of Japanese Buddhist manuscript cultures. Using archival sources … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Hate Speech in Korea, Japan, and France: A Comparative Approach

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Paula

Call-For-Papers International Workshop HATE SPEECH IN KOREA, JAPAN AND FRANCE: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH Jan. 17(Wed) – 18(Thu), 2018 Ritsumeikan University, Japan ORGANIZERS: Asia Center, Seoul National University, Korea Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7), France Institute of International … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Japan’s Railway Pointing System

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Paula

If you’ve ever been in Japan and aren’t a train buff, you might wonder what’s up with the neatly dressed railway workers with white gloves, standing at various points of the platform and calling out to one another, pointing to … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor; Nichibunken

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Paula

Application Guidelines for a Full-time Faculty Position (without tenure) Office of International Research Exchange International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken) Position title: Assistant Professor Number of positions: One position Work responsibilities:7 The Office of International Research Exchange is primarily involved … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese history, Connecticut College

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Paula

Institution: Connecticut College Location:  New London, Connecticut Position:  Visiting Assistant Professor, History The Department of History invites applicants for a one-year visiting position in Japanese History, beginning in July 1, 2017. In addition to two required introductory Japanese history classes, intermediate- … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Ama, traditional Japanese women divers

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Paula

This week has highlighted the contributions of women as the International Women’s Day Strike took place on Wednesday, so this week our Fun Link Friday will highlight some amazing ladies who hold an important place in traditional Japanese practices. Messy … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japanese Association of University Women

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Paula

2017 JAUW INTERNATIONAL  FELLOWSHIP  PROGRAM Currently Inviting Applications MUST BE RECEIVED BY：March 31, 2017 Japanese Association of University Women (JAUW) is now calling for Applications for its 2017 International Fellowships. This program is to offer core funding to financially help … Continue reading →

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Call for Applicants: International Noh Institute Summer Program 2017

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Paula

The INI – International Noh Institute is now accepting applications for its 2017 Summer Intensive Program (September 4 – 14 2017). Participants will take part in an intensive training period, during which they will study Noh chant and dance at the INI headquarters in Kyoto with … Continue reading →

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Internship/Fellowship: Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Paula

Internship/Fellowship for Undergraduate and Graduate Students Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies Temple University, Japan Campus The Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS) at Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is currently accepting applications for its summer internship/fellowship program. Temple University is … Continue reading →

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Workshop: PENDULUM 3 (Japanese music)

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Paula

KYOTO CITY UNIVERSITY OF ARTS RESEARCH CENTRE FOR TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MUSIC PENDULUM 3 邦楽　HŌGAKU @ KYOTO GEIDAI 京都芸大 AN INTENSIVE THREE-DAY COURSE IN JAPANESE MUSIC AUGUST 15-17, 2017 This three-day intensive course in Japanese music PENDULUM 3 is being offered for the third … Continue reading →

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