Tag Archives: Tokyo

Fun Link Friday: Mini Tokyo 3D

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Paula

Everyone knows someone who is obsessed with Japan’s easy to navigate public transportation system. Whether you’re memorizing stops and their short jingles and reflecting nostalgically on the line that took you to and from work or school all the time, … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Interpreting the Mikado’s Empire: The Writings of William Elliot Griffis

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Paula

Interpreting the Mikado’s Empire:The Writings of William Elliot GriffisEDITED BY JOSEPH M. HENNING For more than fifty years, William Elliot Griffis (1843–1928) chronicled a rapidly changing Meiji Japan and its people. He was unequaled in the length of his writing … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Small Worlds Tokyo

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Paula

If lately you’ve just been feeling insignificant compared to the vastness of the universe, maybe you need to plan on booking a trip to Small Worlds Tokyo, which is set to open next spring. Planned as the world’s largest diorama … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: General Assignment Reporter, Japan

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Paula

General Assignment Reporter, Japan Job Description Reuters is looking for an energetic journalist to join our English-language service in Tokyo. This is an ideal position for ambitious reporter looking to make an impact at the world’s largest multimedia organisation. The … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: J.A.P.A.N ‛in Bits’

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Paula

The International Association for Japan Studies (IAJS) 2018 Guidelines for Submitting Conference Proposals J.A.P.A.N ‛in Bits’ International Association of Japanese Studies, 2018 J.A.P.A.N ‘in Bits’ December 1-2, Toyo, University, Tokyo Applications must be sent by October 31, 2018 to s_maezaki@yahoo.co.jp More information:　http://www.iajs.net/cfp.html CFP Since … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Tokyo Roji: The Diversity and Versatility of Alleys in a City in Transition

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Paula

Tokyo Roji The Diversity and Versatility of Alleys in a City in Transition By Heide Imai The Japanese urban alleyway, which was once part of people’s personal spatial sphere and everyday life has been transformed by diverse and competing interests. … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Project Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Faculty Development, University of Tokyo

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Paula

Institution: University of Tokyo Location: Japan Position: Project Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, Faculty Development In 2015, the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Tokyo launched “Global Faculty Development (GFD),” a faculty development program focused primarily on courses offered in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Assistant/Associate, Abe Fellowship Program Tokyo Office

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Paula

Program Assistant/Associate, Abe Fellowship Program Tokyo Office Summary The Social Science Research Council seeks a Program Assistant/Associate for its Abe Fellowship Program in its office in Tokyo, Japan. Working with the Program Manager and program staff, the assistant will be … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Noh Training Project 2017 (Tokyo)

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Paula

The Kita School of Noh and Theatre Nohgaku are pleased to announce the Noh Training Project Tokyo 2017–an intensive three-week workshop focusing on the performance elements of Japanese classical noh theatre. The workshop will include five hours daily of instruction … Continue reading →

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Internship: UN Women Tokyo Japan Liaison Office in Tokyo

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Paula

Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men … Continue reading →

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