Tag Archives: Japan

Job Opening: Research Associate / Research Fellow position at UNU-ISP

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Paula

A Research Associate / Research Fellow position is now open at the United Nations University Institute for Sustainability and Peace (UNU-ISP). One of the main responsibilities will be on a new project we have started, the Fukushima Global Communication Programme: … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Musical Kitchenware

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Paula

Maybe this fascinated me even more because it was so late at night when I stumbled across it, but these guys Sou and Kumama in Tokyo are making music with everyday kitchenware like spoons and cheapo dishes, and it is … Continue reading →

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Resource: Old Photos of Japan

Posted on August 21, 2013 by LM

Ever wonder what Japan looked like in the Meiji period? Old Photos of Japan is a curated collection of photos from the Meiji, Taisho, and early Showa periods, roughly 1860-1930. The website is curated by DUITS, boutique journalism and stock … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, study tools, useful links | Tagged anthropology, architecture, daily life, DUITS, glass slides, history, images, Japan, meiji, Old Photos of Japan, photography, postcards, resources, Showa, sociology, stereoviews, Taisho, Urban Planning, vintage, visual | Leave a comment

Book Announcement: Hachi: The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Paula

Hachi: The Truth of the Life and Legend of the Most Famous Dog in Japan a Kindle e-book by Mayumi Itoh, 2013, ASIN: B00BNBWDQ4 at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BNBWDQ4 Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Birth and Adoption of Hachi Chapter Three: … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern Japanese History in relation to Asia, Associate or Full Professor

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paula

Institution: Nagoya University Location: Japan Position: Associate or Full Professor, Modern Japanese History in relation to Asia Nagoya University Global 30 International Programs Nagoya, Japan http://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/en/global-info/employment/ The Japan-in-Asia Cultural Studies Program in the Nagoya University Global 30 … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Political Researcher, Embassy of Japan, Washington D.C.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Position: Political Researcher Posted by: Embassy of Japan Location: Washington, D.C. Education: BA Language: English fluency, Japanese proficiency Deadline: Aug. 20, 2013 Overview: The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of Political Researcher. The Embassy offers group … Continue reading →

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Funding: 2014-2015 International Affairs Fellowship in Japan, sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd.

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Paula

PROGRAM Founded in 1997, the International Affairs Fellowship in Japan (IAF-J), sponsored by Hitachi, Ltd., seeks to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the rising generations of leaders in the United States and Japan. The program provides a selected group … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Bilingual Project Assistant, Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] [Sapporo]

Posted on August 11, 2013 by LM

Via JETWit.com. Position: Bilingual Project Assistant Posted by: Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] Location: Sapporo Start Date: N/A Posted Aug. 5, 2013 Overview: Niseko Alpine Developments [NISADE] is the largest fully integrated property specialist delivering design, construction and hotel operations for luxury accommodation in Niseko. … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Paula

Leslie Helm Yokohama Yankee: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan Publisher: Chin Music Press Inc. (March 12, 2013) Paperback: 384 pages ISBN-10: 0984457666 ISBN-13: 978-0984457663 Leslie Helm’s decision to adopt Japanese children launches him on a personal journey … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Suica Stickers

Posted on August 9, 2013 by LM

If you’ve traveled in Tokyo, you’ve likely used a Suica card to make train and subway trips simpler. Today’s fun link over at the Japanese design blog Spoon & Tamago showcases stickers to personalize your Suica penguin, from astronauts to, I … Continue reading →

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