The Japanese Division at Hunter College would like to invite you advanced-level students to a unique workshop about Tenugui.

This workshop is only to Japanese students in an advanced level since the workshop is going to mostly be in Japanese. 

Date: March 23

Time: 2:45-4:00pm

Place: Hunter College, Hunter West B126

RSVP to Akiyo Furukawa: [email protected]

Please see the attached poster. 

Best,

Maayan Barkan

Acting Head

Japanese Division

Department of Classical&Oriental Studies

Hunter College

[email protected]

PLEASE SHARE – MARCH 15 DEADLINE

We are seeking up to THREE 2017 summer interns to support current initiatives of CULCON, JUSFC and U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation, which include activities promoting U.S.-Japan cultural, educational and people-to-people exchange. Interns will be working from a small office in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment and will be expected to be both proactive and flexible in completing assignments. Duties include disseminating information via social media, and supporting TeamUp and other campaigns, among other research- and program-related activities.
Applicants should be undergraduate or graduate students and are expected to have excellent research, internet, communication and organizational skills and some knowledge of Japan and/or Japanese language(translation skills a plus). For summer interns, minimum 30 hours/week for 6 weeks, 9 am-4 pm. Washington, DC office, flexible schedule. JUSFC/CULCON/USJBF will reimburse local transportation costs. Please see our website for further information about our activities: http://culcon.jusfc.gov/ andhttp://culcon.jusfc.gov/about-us/internship-program
Please send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Please include preferred start and end dates as well as contact information for up to two references.
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SUMMER 2017 INTERNSHIPS: March 15, 2017 . Our goal is to make decisions by April 3. (This will depend on the interview process.)

JAPAN WEEK 2017

JAPAN WELCOMES ALL!

Japan Week returns to Grand Central Terminal at Vanderbilt Hall
March 8-10, 2017

http://japanweek.org/

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Fellowship Spotlight of the Week

February 27, 2017

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) 

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Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its people and cultures.  Eligible countries include: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or Vietnam.

Award recipients receive need-based funding to assist with the cost of the study abroad programs and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc.  Awards of up to $7,000 are available.  Selected study abroad programs must be eligible for credit by the student’s accredited institution of higher education in the U.S.

Eligibility: Candidates must be a US Citizen or permanent resident; receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in study abroad; have a minimum GPA of 2.8, be pursuing his or her first bachelor’s degree.

More information and instructions on how to apply is available at: http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia

Applications deadline: Wednesday March 1, 2017 (Summer Programs); Monday April 4, 2017 (Fall/Academic Year Programs)

For guidance and application advice please contact Baruch’s Fellowships Advisor, Valeria Hymas at [email protected]

Valeria L. Hymas

Deputy Director, National and Prestigious Fellowships Advising

Baruch College

137 East 25^th Street

New York, NY 10010

City University of New York

Phone: 646-312-2126

Office: 1027

Email:  [email protected]

https://blogs.baruch.cuny.edu/fellowships/

Featuring over 65 woodblock prints, as well as paintings, luxury objects and personal ornaments, A Third Gender: Beautiful Youths in Japanese Prints is the first exhibition in North America devoted to the portrayal of wakashu (beautiful youths), a “third gender” occupying a distinct position in the social and sexual hierarchy of Edo-period Japan, where complex rules governed gender constructs. The first exhibition of its kind, A Third Genderoffers a critical artistic and historical context for gender performance and sexual expression, topics that are particularly resonant within society today.

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Upcoming Programs

TRADITIONAL/DANCE 
Nihon Buyo Dance
Friday, March 3, 8 PM (Performance)
Sunday, March 4, 2 PM (Workshop)
Saturday, March 4, 8 PM (Performance) 

Geimaruza, a group comprising Japan’s young and rising nihon buyo stars, offers a weekend of traditional dance performances, lectures/demonstrations and an intimate workshop. All dances accompanied by live traditional music.

Buy Tickets (Performances) →
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FAMILY PROGRAM 
Doll Festival: Hinamatsuri
Saturday, March 5, 10:30 AM 

Enjoy displays of intricately decorated Hinamatsuri dolls, while celebrating the health and happiness of young girls with songs, activities and festival-related food. In the second half of the program, make your very own doll and try your hand at playing the koto! Both girls and boys are welcome to participate.

Buy Tickets → Bundle Offer: Purchase with Nihon Buyo Dance for Kids and Families and Save $5!

FAMILY PROGRAM 
Nihon Buyo Dance for Kids & Families
Sunday, March 5, 4 PM (Family Program) 

Japan’s celebrated nihon buyo troupe Geimaruza offers a program especially for kids. The event includes an entertaining introduction to nihon buyo (kabuki technique-based dance), followed by performances of Ayatsuri Sanbaso (Puppet Sanbaso) and Oshukubai (The Nightingale in the Plum Tree).

Buy Tickets (Family Program) → Bundle Offer: Purchase with Doll Festival: Hinamatsuri and Save $5!

LANGUAGE CENTER
A Crash Course for Travelers to Japan 
Tuesday, March 7, 6—8 PM 

A quick introduction to Japanese as well as Japanese customs, helpful for first-time and veteran travelers to Japan alike. Participants learn basic Japanese phrases for greeting, ordering food, shopping and other aspects of daily life. 

Register →

Makiko Esume as Yumiko in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s MABOROSI

MONTHLY CLASSICS 
Maborosi
Friday, March 10, 7 PM 

The first narrative feature by Hirokazu Kore-eda is a contemplative and poetic film about loss. After her husband is killed in an apparent suicide, Yumiko (Makiko Esumi) struggles to process the meaning of his death as she tries to move on with her life. 

Buy Tickets →

Unless otherwise noted all programs are held at Japan Society.
333 East 47th Street (at First Avenue) 
New York, NY 10017

Thursday Feb. 23 TALK: “This Could Save Your Life”

10-Feb-2017

Students with some degree of both Japanese and English language abilities are invited to come speak and interview with hiring companies from all over the country for full-time and internship positions in the U.S. at the upcoming U.S. Career Forum.

Many companies make offers of employment or internship by the end of the event.

Career Forum registration and attendance are entirely free.

U.S. Career Forum 2017 (in New York)
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Date and Time:
March 25 (Sat.), 2017 10:00AM – 6:00PM (Check-in closes at 5:00PM)

Location:

Javits Center, Hall 1E
655 W 34th Street, New York, NY 10001

 
http://www.careerforum.net/event/us/?ref=021717a&lang=E
* All positions in the U.S. using Japanese
* All students with legal U.S. work permission welcome (including OPT candidates graduating by December 2017)
* Participating companies include AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC., IACE TRAVEL, KPMG, MIZUHO CORPORATE BANK, SUMITOMO ELECTRIC WIRING SYSTEMS, SYSCOM (USA), and more.
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If you have questions about any of the Career Forums, please contact us at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!
Sincerely,

CareerForum.Net
[email protected]