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Fun Link Friday: Halloween costumes in Tokyo

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Paula

Halloween has really become a much bigger event in Japan in recent years. The Omotesando Halloween Pumpkin Parade and the Magic of Halloween Parade in Tokyo showcase the growing enthusiasm for getting into the Halloween spirit, or at least making … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Loneliness sells?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Paula

Some of you may remember many news articles in recent months detailing the popular practice of one restaurant, Tokyo’s Moomin Cafe, to provide single customers with oversized stuffed animals as company for their dining pleasure. Though I’ve not seen it … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative [Tokyo]

Posted on September 4, 2014 by LM

Via JetWIT. Company: TOMODACHI Initiative Location: Tokyo Education: not listed Type: Full-time Deadline: Sept. 5, 2014 Start date: October 21, 2014. OVERVIEW OF ROLE We seek a talented, dynamic, bilingual individual for the position of Program Manager, TOMODACHI Initiative. The … Continue reading →

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Internship Opportunity: TOMODACHI Initiative [Tokyo]

Posted on September 4, 2014 by LM

Company: TOMODACHI Initiative Location: Tokyo Type: unpaid Deadline: not listed Start date: Spring 2015, minimum 2 months Education: for current university/college/technical school students OVERVIEW OF INTERNSHIP The TOMODACHI Initiative is seeking an unpaid intern to begin Spring 2015. TOMODACHI offers … Continue reading →

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Animation Artist in Residence Program for Young Animation Creators: A-AIR Tokyo 2015

Posted on August 29, 2014 by LM

HT to Art Radar. Sponsor: Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunka-cho / Government of Japan) Deadline: Sept. 10, 2014 Program dates: 70 days between January 7th and March 17th 2015 Number of fellowships available: 3 Website: http://japic.jp/eng/ 1. Aims of the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Technical IT Business Analyst to work in Tokyo for Multinational Corporation

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Paula

Are you a Japanese national who wants to return to Japan; would you like to work for an International company with an International culture voted in the top 5 in “Great Place to Work – Japan” Company              : American … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: In-House Translator & Assistant Language Specialist

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Paula

Sojitz is looking to recruit someone within Japan for an entry-level in-house translator position. Sojitz Corporation is a general trading company conducting trading and project investment in diverse fields including machinery, energy, metals, chemicals, and consumer lifestyle businesses. Position:        In-House Translator &Assistant … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Tenured Lecturer in Modern Japanese History

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Paula

Institution: Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Department of International Social Studies, Graduate School of Global Studies Location:  Japan Position:  Lecturer; Tenured Lecturer in Modern Japanese History 1. Position Tenured Lecturer in Modern Japanese History with the possibility of promotion through … Continue reading →

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Summer Program: Media Mix Summer Program 2014

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Paula

The Media Mix Summer Program 2014 is organized by the University of Tokyo and supported by the Kadokawa Culture Promotion Foundation. It is a two-week summer program to be held at the University of Tokyo, Komaba campus from July 14-26, 2014. … Continue reading →

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Conference: Asian Studies Conference Japan (ASCJ), June 21-22, 2014

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Paula

Online Registration: Asian Studies Conference Japan (ASCJ), June 21-22 Early Bird online registration for ASCJ 2013 begins on February 20. Please see registration details below. All scholars of Asia are invited to attend the eighteenth annual meeting of the Asian … Continue reading →

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