Tag Archives: US-Japan relations

Job Opening: JET Program Coordinator

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Paula

About the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program The JET Program is the government of Japan’s most successful exchange program, sending over 70,000 participants to Japan since 1987 to serve as Assistant Language Teachers and Coordinators for International Relations. The … Continue reading →

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Resource: Joseph Berry Keenan Digital Collection

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Paula

Those researching or just interested in modern Japanese history will find much to explore in Harvard University’s Joseph Berry Keenan Digital Collection. A compilation of manuscript materials and photographs related to the Japanese War Crimes Trial, these works originate from Joseph B. Keenan, … Continue reading →

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Resource: Utah Nippō Newspaper Online

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Paula

As with our previous posts on digitized Nikkei newspapers, the digitization of the Utah Nippō is an important contribution to historical resources on the history of Japanese Americans. Hosted by the J. Willard Library at the University of Utah, this … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Research Analyst in the Political/Economic Affairs Section, Consulate General of Japan in Detroit

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Paula

The Consulate General of Japan in Detroit is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the Research Analyst in the Political/Economic Affairs Section at the Consulate office in the GM Renaissance Center, Downtown Detroit. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen … Continue reading →

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Resource: Nikkei Newspapers Digital Archive

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Paula

Those of you who previously explored our article on the Hoji Shinbun Digital Collection – Japanese Diaspora Initiative may also be interested in a collection of Nikkei newspapers digitized and openly available through the university libraries of the University of Washington. From … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Fellowships in Japanese Studies at Harvard University

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Paula

The 2018-19 application cycle for Harvard Fellowships in Japanese Studies is now open. Please find information below and attached for three fellowship opportunities, and please feel free to share with prospective applicants. WCFIA PROGRAM ON U.S.-JAPAN RELATIONS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS The … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The JET Program and the U.S.-Japan Relationship: Goodwill Goldmine

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Paula

Since 1987, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program has recruited thousands of young college graduates from more than sixty countries, including the United States, to work in Japan for up to five years. Now, thirty years after the program’s … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Sasakawa USA Forum

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Paula

Sasakawa USA is accepting submissions for the Sasakawa USA Forum, a platform for research and analysis related to Japan and U.S.-Japan relations in a bilateral, regional, and global context. In order to gain a more comprehensive view of U.S.- Japan … Continue reading →

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Understanding Japanese Politics for the Non-Japanese Speaker: A Resource Guide

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Paula

This week we have a detailed guest article by Alec Williams, who provides an excellent guide to a variety of online resources for English speakers interested in politics and international relations with an eye on Japan. Have any more to add? Please leave … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Reischauer Policy Research Fellow, Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at SAIS Johns Hopkins University

Posted on March 5, 2014 by LM

Institution: Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies at SAIS Johns Hopkins University Location: Washington, DC Education: 4-year degree Posted Feb. 28, 2014 Job Description: Reischauer Policy Research Fellows assist the Director of the Reischauer Center personally on research projects of the … Continue reading →

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