Tag Archives: resources

Website announcement: Japan Air Raids Archive

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Paula

People with an interest in military history and WWII will be pleased to find this wonderful new bilingual digital archive on Japan air raids. It has only recently opened, but it looks like it will continue to become a fantastic … Continue reading →

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Choosing an unaffiliated homestay

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Paula

Usually when you study abroad in Japan through your home institution as an undergrad, you get asked the big question: dorm or homestay? Most Japanese universities affiliated with sister institutions (for example, Gettysburg College is affiliated with Kansai Gaidai, and … Continue reading →

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Site review: GaijinPot

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Paula

Living in a foreign country can be one of the most frustrating experiences a person goes through, especially if they aren’t equipped with a full grasp of the language and culture, or a solid set of people and material resources … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Online games for Japanese study

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Paula

It was my hope to do Fun Link Friday with some online Japanese learning games, but to my disappointment, most of the games out there are aimed at beginners learning hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Once you hit a decently advanced … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Playing with Hire

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Paula

The future is about adventure. Without a doubt, people in area studies grab hold of a new language and often immerse themselves in new experiences and foreign lands. Playing with Hire is a site that, much like our own, hopes … Continue reading →

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