Tag Archives: Japan

Fun Link Friday: Superheroes in the Subway

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Paula

With all the buzz in the last few years about real-life people putting on costumes and declaring themselves superheroes (they even have their own Wiki page these days), it was interesting to stumble across this NTDV report on a local … Continue reading →

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Call For Papers – Year of Japan at Kennesaw State University

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Paula

Kennesaw State University is pleased to share the schedule of events for our Year of Japan (Fall 2013-Spring 2014). The schedule can be found on the website at www.kennesaw.edu/yearofjapan The program features a weekly lecture series, performances, exhibits, seminars and conference … Continue reading →

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IUC Kanbun Summer Course

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Travis

This summer, for the first time, the Inter-University Center (IUC) in Yokohama, about which we have posted before, offered an intensive summer course on how to read kanbun. It was quite common in Japan in certain periods, in certain circles, … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Asian Studies Conference Japan, June 21-22, 2014

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Paula

Call for Papers: ASCJ 2014 The Executive Committee of the Asian Studies Conference Japan (ASCJ) invites proposals for panels, roundtables, and individual papers to be presented at the Eighteenth Asian Studies Conference Japan. The conference will be held on the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Associate (Exchange Student Programs), The Laurasian Institute

Posted on September 1, 2013 by LM

Institution: The Laurasian Institution Location: Seattle, WA Education: BA Posted August 23, 2013 Join The Laurasian Institution in creating the very best exchange environment for students, families and schools! The Laurasian Institution (TLI) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization specializing in cross-cultural … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian Visual Culture, rank open

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Paula

Institution: Sophia University, Faculty of Liberal Arts Location: Japan Position: Tenure Track Faculty, Position (Open Rank) in East Asian Visual Culture, Sophia University The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites applications for an open-rank position in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Religious Studies (Asia), Sophia Univ., rank open

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Paula

Institution: Sophia University, Faculty of Liberal Arts Location: Japan Position: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor The Faculty of Liberal Arts, Sophia University, invites applications for an open-rank position in religious studies with a regional specialization in … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Around Japan in 47 Curries

Posted on August 30, 2013 by LM

One of the things I love about Japan is the sense of regional speciality items and food. Tokyo-based writer Tom Baker is on a culinary mission to sample omiyage curries from every prefecture in Japan. All the posts have a good discussion … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Researcher – East Asia, Amnesty International [Hong Kong]

Posted on August 28, 2013 by LM

Institution: Amnesty International Location: Hong Kong, Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong SAR China Education requirements: none Deadline: Sept. 15, 2013 Hong Kong In East Asia, serious human rights violations continue to be committed. Torture, execution, and suppression of freedom of … Continue reading →

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Funding: Ukiyo-e Research Grant

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paula

Doing research on ukiyo-e? Art historians may want to check out the PDF announcement below from the Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum, located in Tokyo, which is offering a research grant! The deadline is October 31, 2013. Ukiyoe Research Grant The … Continue reading →

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