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Working at an Eikaiwa [Part 2]

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

Today we return to the subject of teaching in Japan with the second of three guest articles by Sean Montgomery, who writes on the basics you need to know about eikaiwa and employment experiences with them. See Part 1 here. Part 2: What … Continue reading →

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Working at an Eikaiwa [Part 1]

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

Today we return to the subject of teaching in Japan, with the first of several guest articles by Sean Montgomery, who writes on the basics you need to know about eikaiwa and employment experiences with them.  – Eikaiwa is vernacular for … Continue reading →

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An Introduction to the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC)

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

Many students wonder what kinds of programs outside of the standard academic study abroad experience will enable them to make meaningful connections to Japan on a personal and professional level.  The Japan-America Student Conference is a student-led exchange program in … Continue reading →

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Listening Practice with Podcasts

Posted on January 30, 2013 by

Whether you’re preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, an Oral Proficiency Interview, or just want to improve your linguistic skills, Japanese-language podcasts are a great way to improve your listening skills. Watching Japanese dramas and movies is also helpful, … Continue reading →

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Managing your Digital Reputation

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

For better or for worse, the days are gone where we were judged purely by our CVs, job interviews, and the like – today, despite laws prohibiting them from doing so, potential employers look at our Facebook profiles, and Google … Continue reading →

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Translation services and the video game industry

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

Today we’re featuring a guest post by Natalie Jones, who works at the marketing team of Quick Lingo, a translation services company. In her article, she discusses video game translation as one avenue for aspiring translators, and talks a bit … Continue reading →

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On the State of the Humanities and the value of the PhD

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

I have seen countless articles and blog posts in the last few years – and I am sure you have too – commenting on the state of the humanities, dramatic shifts in the nature of the university as an institution, … Continue reading →

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From Application to Research: Fulbright in Japan

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Aloha friends! I’m Pamela Runestad, a PhD candidate in medical anthropology from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Paula Curtis of Shinpai Deshō asked me if I would share a little about my experience with scholarships in general and with … Continue reading →

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Teaching English Informally in Japan

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

One of the many reasons people go to Japan is to teach English, typically through programs such as JET, AEON, or other companies. In such positions, native speakers serve as formal instructors sponsored by their organization and typically sign contracts … Continue reading →

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On Museum Volunteering / Internships: Part III

Posted on June 6, 2012 by

In my previous two posts, I attempted to provide an overview of museum internships / volunteerships: how they’re structured, how to look for them and apply for them and a little bit of what you’ll be getting out of them. … Continue reading →

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