Category Archives: useful links

The Realities and Benefits of Translation as a Full-time Job – An Introduction

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

This week we have a special guest article on translation by Lynn, a professional in the field. Ever wonder what it takes to be a translator? Considering going outside of academia with your Japanese? See what he has to say … Continue reading →

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Resource: The Art of Japan: Kanazawa

Posted on May 2, 2012 by

The Art of Japan: Kanazawa is an English-language web magazine dedicated to the art and culture of Kanazawa. Kanazawa, the prefectural capital of Ishikawa, is the jewel in the crown of the Hokuriku region, which is home to a thriving … Continue reading →

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Funding: Sackler Library Travel Grant Program 2012 for Japanese and Chinese Art Studies

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

The Freer|Sackler Library Travel Grant Program 2012 assists students and scholars of Chinese and Japanese art residing outside the Washington, DC, metropolitan area who wish to use the library’s collections for their research. Funding for this program is provided by … Continue reading →

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Improved JLPT Registration Process

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Reblogged from Ishikawa JET: Registration for all levels of the JLPT has finally moved into the 21st century. Beginning now, you can register online for the test, and new forms of payment–credit card, convenience store payment or furikomi–are available. Of … Continue reading →

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Scholarships for Teacher Training Institute at Portland State University

Posted on March 31, 2012 by

Program Overview: An intensive training program in teaching Chinese or Japanese will be held this summer (2012) at Portland State University in Oregon. The Chinese & Japanese Teacher Training Institute is an intensive course for current language teachers or those … Continue reading →

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Summer Translation Program at Western Michigan University

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

July 2-26, 2013 Western Michigan University is offering a four-week summer program for aspiring translators of Japanese.  Review of applications to enroll in the Summer Translation Program will begin Tuesday, April 3, and continue until enrollment is full. International students … Continue reading →

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Going to the Inter-University Center?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

The sudden jump in hits we’ve gotten on our posts related to the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC) tells me that acceptance letters probably just went out. Congratulations to the new class of IUC students! If you didn’t get in … Continue reading →

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Tsunami debris mapped out

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Almost a year after the Japanese Tohoku earthquake and mega-tsunami, the Pacific Ocean is still dealing with the consequences of the catastrophe. In remembrance of the 3/11 diaster, there will be no Fun Link Friday today. Instead, we suggest you … Continue reading →

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Resource: Digital Archive of Japan’s 2011 Disasters

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

  It’s been almost one year since the March 11, 2011 magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami disaster devastated parts of northeastern Japan. As of February 25th, 2012, the death toll is currently confirmed at 15,853 people while 3,283 remain missing. … Continue reading →

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Funding: CIEE Scholarships for Study Abroad (3)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Council on International Educational Exchange http://www.ciee.org/study-abroad/scholarships/ For many students, a study abroad experience is only possible with financial assistance. Each year CIEE awards scholarships and grants to students who plan to study overseas. Competition for the CIEE scholarships and grants … Continue reading →

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