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Call for Papers: European Association for Japanese Studies (EAJS): Urban and Environmental Studies

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Paula

The next EAJS International Conference will take place from August 30 to September 2, 2017 in Lisbon, Portugal. As the convenors of section 1 “Urban and Environmental Studies” we would like to draw your attention to the Call for Papers for our … 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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Book Announcement: Tokyo Vernacular: Common Spaces, Local Histories, Found Objects

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Paula

Tokyo Vernacular: Common Spaces, Local Histories, Found Objects, written by Jordan Sand, is now available. About the book: Preserved buildings and historic districts, museums and reconstructions have become an important part of the landscape of cities around the world. Beginning … Continue reading →

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Call for papers: Patterns of Early Asian Urbanism

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Paula

We invite you to explore together with leading scholars from around the world the theme of ‘Early Urbanism’ of pre-modern Asian cities within the much broader context of urban studies, ancient and modern. Please send us your paper or panel … Continue reading →

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Book announcement: Urban Spaces in Japan: Cultural and Social Perspectives

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Paula

Edited by Christoph Brumann, Evelyn Schulz Urban Spaces in Japan explores the workings of power, money and the public interest in the planning and design of Japanese space. Through a set of vivid case studies of well-known Japanese cities including … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers – Embodying Urban Asia

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Paula

http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/printfriendly_event.asp?categoryid=6&eventid=1276 Workshop at the National University of Singapore, 29 to 30 November 2012 Deadline for submissions 23 July 2012 Further information http://www.ari.nus.edu.sg/events_categorydetails.asp?categoryid=6&eventid=1276 Asian cities have attracted significant scholarly attention in recent years. Existing academic literature includes examination of the spatial … Continue reading →

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