Tag Archives: travel

Funding: Diversity Abroad Scholarships

Posted on September 20, 2011 by reedra01

Diversity Abroad, in cooperation with the AIFS Foundation, will offer ten, $500 scholarships for spring and fall 2012 study abroad. Five scholarships are available for the fall and five for the spring. Scholarships are only available for students participating in … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Full-Time Writer, Japan-Guide.com

Posted on September 19, 2011 by LM

Travel and tourism website Japan-Guide.com is currently looking for a Full-Time Writer. Employment Start: First half of 2012 Location: Gunma Prefecture (near Takasaki City) Requirements: Good English writing and photography skills Salary: From 250,000 JPY If interested, please fill in … Continue reading →

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More information on volunteering in Japan!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Paula

More great info from David Slater (who provided this previous list of volunteer opportunities) on how you can get to Japan this summer and help out. See below for details! Posted with permission. — Welcome to Post-3.11 Japan. As those … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements | Tagged disaster relief, earthquake, earthquake relief, Japan, travel, tsunami, tsunami relief | 4 Comments

Call for Articles: ‘Travelling’ in Asian, African and Latin American cinema

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Paula

“Many Cinemas” is a forthcoming e-magazine (1st Issue announced: Spring 2011). It will dedicate its bi-annual issues the many cinemas of the non-western world, namely Asia, Africa, Latin America and other small cinema traditions. “Many Cinemas” will be a magazine … Continue reading →

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The Japan Sociological Society Travel Grant for Starting Scholars from Overseas

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Paula

The International Liaison Committee of the Japan Sociological Society (JSS) is pleased to announce its fifth annual travel grant competition for starting scholars. The objective of this grant is to support up to 6 sociologists who will present papers and … Continue reading →

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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

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

Funding from the Aurora Foundation

Posted on January 25, 2011 by LM

We previously featured the Aurora Challenge Grant for funding possibilities, but there is also a Japanese Language Scholarship they offer. Unfortunately the deadline has passed for this year, but it might be worth bookmarking for next year! Also, the Challenge … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Surviving in Japan (Without Much Japanese)

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Paula

Anyone who has been to Japan before mastering the language has had to learn the very valuable art of surviving in Japan without much Japanese. Whether it’s an important word like “トイレ” (toilet) or simple self-introduction, a little bit can … 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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