Tag Archives: Japanese culture

Is Home Stay in Japan right for you?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by reedda02

The decision whether to do a home stay or to live in a dorm while studying abroad is a personal one. In order to make this decision effectively, you need to honestly evaluate yourself – specifically, what you can handle … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, graduate school, homestay, housing, living abroad, main posts, study abroad, undergraduate | Tagged culture, culture shock, food, homestay, Japan, Japanese, Japanese culture, language, travel, travel abroad | 13 Comments

Job opening: Lecturer, Art & Visual Culture of Japan, Leiden University

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paula

Institution: Leiden University Location: Netherlands Position: Assistant Professor The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in the Art & Visual Culture of Japan. Initial appointment will be fixed-term from September 2011 or as soon … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, job openings, jobs, living abroad | Tagged art, assistant professor, culture, Japan, Japanese art, Japanese culture, job opening, Leiden University, Netherlands, visual culture | 2 Comments

FLF: Winter Festivals in Northern Japan

Posted on February 4, 2011 by reedra01

As a JET in Akita Prefecture, I can attest to the fact that the cold, long and dark winter can lead to cabin fever and possible frostbite from below average indoor temperatures. One of the saving graces for those of … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad | Tagged blog matsuri, culture, festivals, fun link friday, Japan, Japanese culture, northern Japan, travel, winter | 3 Comments

Blog Review: 世論 What Japan Thinks

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Nyssa

As a student of Japanese Studies, have you ever found yourself thinking, “What on earth do Japanese people think about (insert your topic here)?” or “How many Japanese people actually do (insert social habit here)?” If you haven’t discovered the … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs, culture, living abroad, useful links | Tagged blog review, culture, Japan, Japanese culture, modern Japan, opinions, statistics, What Japan Thinks | 1 Comment

Bento have hit the states! Ready to make your own?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Here’s a brief history of and some great resources for getting started on bento-making, whether it’s in Japan or here in America. Bento is the Japanese version of a packed lunch, typically taken to work and school by adults and … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad, main posts, useful links | Tagged bento, cooking, culture, do it yourself, food, Japan, Japanese culture | 3 Comments

FLF: Nothing like human sacrifice to top off a good castle!

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Paula

For most, talk of human sacrifice brings to mind the Pre-Columbian Americas, such as Aztec sacrifices to the sun god of war, Huitzilopochtli, but this tradition has taken many forms all over the world. Earlier last year Pink Tentacle featured … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged castles, culture, fun link friday, history, hitobashira, human pillar, human sacrifice, Japan, Japanese culture, legends | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in announcements, job openings, jobs, living abroad | Tagged animation, anime, comics, culture, IES Abroad Tokyo Center, Japan, Japanese culture, job opening, manga | Leave a comment

Exploring History in Japanese Castles

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Paula

One look at my keychain (mostly chains, very few keys) will alert you to the fact that I am a huge castle nerd. Besides the fact that medieval Japan is my research specialty (and IMO the coolest time period ever, … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad, study tools | Tagged blog review, blogs, castles, culture, history, Japan, Japanese Castle Explorer, Japanese culture, maps | Leave a comment

Book announcement: Food and Fantasy in Early Modern Japan

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Paula

We do love food here at Shinpai deshou, so we have another new book announcement for you on the topic that looks just as interesting as the last. If you find food history fascinating, it’s surely going to be a … Continue reading →

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Smart vending machines make corporate big brother a little more creepy

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Paula

Japan is known worldwide for its innovative, if not sometimes bizarre, ventures into new technology. It’s also known for having vending machines on almost every block in most urban areas, carrying everything from bottled drinks to women’s underwear (though the … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad | Tagged culture, fun link friday, Japan, Japanese culture, news, technology, vending machines | 2 Comments