Tag Archives: Tokyo

Call for Papers: Asian Studies Conference Japan (ASCJ)

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Paula

2017 Asian Studies Conference Japan (ASCJ) Rikkyo University in Tokyo, Japan Dates: Late June/Early July (Tentative) Submission Deadline: October 20, 2016 The ASCJ Executive Committee is now accepting panel, individual paper, and roundtable proposals for its 2017 Conference in Tokyo, … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: ‘Tokyo-ized’ Cities

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Paula

As I wrap up my two years of research here in Tokyo (and miss Fun Link Fridays in my haste, sorry!), I’m left thinking about how one of the biggest culture shocks will simply be the change in urban scenery. Even … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: English Learning and Global Communication, University of Tokyo

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Paula

Institution: University of Tokyo, ALESS and ALESA Programs, Center for Global Communication Strategies Location: Japan Position: Assistant Professor, Non-Tenure Track Faculty The University of Tokyo is Japan’s premier university. We are currently looking for an adventurous, enthusiastic scholar with a … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: PEAK Program, University of Tokyo, Komaba

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Paula

Institution: University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences/College of Arts and Sciences Location: Japan Position: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor Fixed-term Project Assistant or Associate Professor (Tokunin Koshi or Tokunin Junkyoju) in PEAK (Programs in English at Komaba) at … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Resident Director, Tokyo, Council on International Educational Exchange

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Paula

Institution:       Council on International Educational Exchange, Study Abroad Location:          Japan Position:          Resident Director, Tokyo CIEE: A nonprofit, non-governmental organization, CIEE is the world leader in international education and exchange.  For 65 years CIEE has helped thousands of people … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Modern Japanese History (part time)

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Paula

J.F. Oberlin University, Tokyo is searching for a part-time instructor for “Modern Japanese History,” an upper-division course taught in English. The opening is for the fall semester of 2016, with the possibility of renewal for subsequent years. The 4-credit course … Continue reading →

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Workshop: 12th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Paula

Call for Applications: 12th EAJS Workshop for Doctoral Students Venue: EHESS (École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales/School of Advanced Studies in Social Sciences), Paris, France Date: 4-7 July 2016 Project director: Dr Sébastien Lechevalier (EHESS) Language for applications and during … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Hachiko’s “hachiko”

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Paula

Yes, yes, Hachiko again! Today’s fun link is more of a fun picture. The east coast of the US was just hit with a big snow storm, and a week or so ago we got real snow for the first time … Continue reading →

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How to Change to a Cultural Activities Visa (in Tokyo)

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Paula

This guide was written from my own experience changing from a student visa to a cultural activities visa in Tokyo after switching research fellowships in 2015. The Shinagawa office, which is the main immigration office for the Tokyo area, recently changed … Continue reading →

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Resource: ee-Tokyo.com

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Travis

A professor recently introduced me to the website http://ee-tokyo.com/, which is just loaded with all sorts of information about Tokyo history. This could be a great resource for anyone studying Edo-Tokyo history, but also for those visiting (or living in) … Continue reading →

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