Tag Archives: Japan

Book Announcement: Henry Black – On Stage in Meiji Japan

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Paula

Henry Black – On Stage in Meiji Japan By Ian McArthur ONE OF Japan’s first foreign-born entertainers is the subject of my new book,  the first about him in the English-speaking world. Henry Black – On Stage in Meiji Japan … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: The Journal of Global Initiatives – Special Issue on Japan

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Paula

CALL FOR PAPERS SPECIAL ISSUE ON JAPAN The Journal of Global Initiatives Deadline: May 31, 2014 The Journal of Global Initiatives is pleased to announce a Call for Papers (CFP) for its special edition on Japan, scheduled to be published in … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Shuji Terayama: Japanese Dream

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Paula

SHUJI TERAYAMA TRANSLATION ‘Japanese Dream’ is a translation of selected essays by Shuji Terayama, the film director, poet and icon of the Japanese counter-culture. 2013 marks the thirtieth anniversary of Terayama’s death, and this may be the only example of … Continue reading →

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Workshop: New Sources for the Study of Japanese Religion

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Paula

Announcing a combined workshop and conference on “New Sources for the Study of Japanese Religion,” organized by Prof. Kikuchi Hiroki of the Historiographical Institute (Shiryō Hensanjo) of the University of Tokyo and myself, to be held at Princeton University on March … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Center for Information on Religion Seminar – Japanese Culture and Religion

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Paula

The Center for Information on Religion (hereafter CIR) launched a seminar for the Study of Japanese Culture and Religion in Japanese for non-Japanese-native graduate students.  The seminar calls for the papers of well-motivated students who hope for presentation and discussion … Continue reading →

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Funding: Louis Frieberg Post- Doctoral Fellowships in East Asian Studies 2014-15

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Paula

Louis Frieberg Post-doctoral Fellowships The Louis Frieberg Center for East Asian Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers post-doctoral fellowships for the year 2014-2015. The post-docs are open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences specializing in East … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Hayashi Seiichi, “Gold Pollen and Other Stories”

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Paula

Hayashi Seiichi, “Gold Pollen and Other Stories” (PictureBox, 2013) Printed in color, it is a collection of Hayashi’s manga work from the late 60s and early 70s, including some of his most famous work for the legendary monthly Garo, including … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Osaka Castle 3D Light Show

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Paula

Over the past month or so Osaka Castle has participated in the Art Festival of Light by putting on an enormous light show projected onto Osaka Castle, complete with fire, tigers, and fireworks. My love of castles aside, it’s totally … Continue reading →

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Funding: Japan and the Environment, Postdoctoral Fellow (two years)

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Paula

Institution:   Hamilton College, Asian Studies Program Location:   New York, United States Position:   Post-Doctoral Fellow; Asian Studies Postdoctoral Fellow in Japan and the Environment The Asian Studies Program at Hamilton College invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: History of Japan and East Asia, Visiting Assistant Professor (one year appointment)

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Paula

Institution:   Wesleyan University, History Department Location:   Connecticut, United States Position:   Visiting Assistant Professor; Historian of Japan and East Asia Historian of Japan and East Asia. Department of History, Wesleyan University. Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor, 1 July 2014 … Continue reading →

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