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J.LIVE (Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement) Talk was founded in 2015 as a college-level Japanese language presentation competition. It’s similar to a TED Talk where a presenter shares his/her vision using audio-visual materials and interacts with the audience. This …
The NYCHA-CUNY Resident Scholarship Program is a collaboration between the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and The City University of New York (CUNY) to help low- and moderate-income New Yorkers realize their full potential through higher education. Annually, the …
This year’s Japan Parade will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 11, 2024. There will also be a Japanese street fair on the 72nd street this year.
Ema Ryan Yamazaki, a documentary filmmaker of British and Japanese heritage, presents Japan’s rigorous educational rituals through her film “The Making of a Japanese”, focusing on their formation of the Japanese character. With a backdrop of her own challenging experiences, …
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We received the following information from HRAIT, a recruiting agency under aiTWorks. HRAIT specializes in connecting Japanese speakers with job opportunities in the US. See the following pages for more information about their job bank.
HRAIT Homepage: https://hr.aitworks.com/en/
HRAIT Job …
The American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) offers US-Japan Bridging Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship for American undergraduate students planning to study in Japan. These scholarships are funded by the United States-Japan Bridging Foundation and have been helping students since …
AAARI is accepting applications for its Thomas Tam Scholarship for 2023. The scholarship awards $1,000 to an individual qualified undergraduate student that is currently enrolled at any of the twenty-one colleges within CUNY, Asian or non-Asian, who has demonstrated creativity …
The Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) has published “The Getting to Know Japan” webinar series, which is designed to assist Americans living in Japan to learn about and gain greater appreciation for Japanese culture and society. World-class specialists will …
TESOLife, an Asian/Japanese grocery store chain started in Flushing, just opened a new branch store near Court Square in November 2022 (just 2 min walk from LaGuardia Community College). The store is fairly large and sells a lot of Japaense …
AM New York has published an article introducing various online language learning programs for the Japaense language. The site introduces three online learning courses (Pimsleur, Rype, and Preply Tutors) and various tips for learning Japanese.
Below are the direct links …
Japnaese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has decided not to seek re-election in the next race for the prime minister this year. Between 2000-2010, Japan was afflicted by frequent changes in the political leadership, in which PMs frequently changed almost every …
Welcome new students! If you are a freshman in the Liberal Arts Japanese Option at LaGuardia Community College in 2021-2022, the College is hosting a virtual college orientation on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 and Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
See the …
This is a reminder that CUNY requires all students be vaccinated if they take an in-person or a hybrid (partially in-person) class in Fall 2021. See the e-mail communication sent to all students on May 10th regarding this CUNY’s policy …
Many municipal governments of Japan are selling traditional Japanese houses for a very little money. Due to the population decline, a large number of old Japanese houses in the rural area are abandoned and no one is willing to live …
Tanabata or the Star Festival is a Japanese festival on the July 7th, celebrating the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi (the stars Vega and Altair). According to the Chinese legend, the Milky Way separates these lovers, and they are allowed …
Due to a surge of the COVID-19 cases in Japan, Tokyo has issued a state of emergency, which may be extended to the time when the Olympic Games are being held in Tokyo. IOC and Japan’s Olympic Committee have decided …
Nintendo is releasing a new (OLED model) Nintendo Switch on October 8, 2021. The changes are mostly display and graphics and there is decent compatibility with the previous model (e.g., original Joy-Cons will work with the OLED model etc).…
Many students in the Japanese Option are interested in the JET Program, a teaching exchange program managed by the Japanese government. Since the JET Program requires a Bachelor’s degree, the first step for those interested in the JET is to …
Are you interested in resuming your outdoor activities in Fall 2021? If so, volunteering might be a good way to start your “new normal” life after the pandemic. While the majority of New Yorkers have been vaccinated and the city …
We have created a Google Map for 4-year colleges and universities that offer Japan-related majors in the U.S. This information might be helpful for Japanese Studies students who are interested in transferring to non-CUNY institutions. The information includes basic institutional …
Anime Expo (AX) is an anime convention held in Los Angeles and is organized annually in the first week of July by the non-profit Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation. This year’s AX will be held virtually and is …
We have put together a list of Japanese local (small) grocery stores in New York City. All of these stores sell authentic Japaense grocery items. They are great places to have some Japanese international experience locally. See the map version …
The Japan Foundation is hosting a virtual lecture on Japanese video games on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. See below for more information at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-the-japanese-video-game-industry-found-lost-and-rediscovered-its-way-registration-161812729229.
The New York Time’s podcast Daily featured the Tokyo Olympics 2020, which is scheduled to begin on Friday, July 23, 2021. It discusses an overwhelmingly skeptic public opinion about hosting a mega event like the Olympics during the pandemic and …
New to LaGuardia? This short (2.5 min) video gives a quick tour to different student service offices (e.g., Library, student lounge, cafeteria, and gym & pool etc). If you haven’t been to campus due to the pandemic, I highly recommend …
A student at Hunter College made this rap song to review Japanese particles (は、で、に、へ、を、が、も、and と) in Japanese 101 (Chapters 1-5 of Genki 1). This short (4-min) video captures everything you need to know about the Japaense particle in Japanese 101.…
Since opening its first store outside North America in Ginza, Tokyo in 1996, Starbucks has grown to nearly 1,600 stores across Japan, deepening engagement and connection with local communities and customers. This limited-time 47 JIMOTO Frappuccino blended beverage series represents …
LaGuardia’s Honors Student Advisory Committee (HSAC) is hosting its annual transfer workshop on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. If you are interested in transferring to non-CUNY …
I am often asked for advice from students who are interested in learning Japaense but are not sure if they are ready to take a Japanese language class (after all, we have heard a lot how difficult the Japanese language …
De Mente (2011)’s book “Japan’s Cultural Code Words” presents one-page descriptions for various keywords to understand “the emotional and traditional side of Japanese attitudes and behavior.” The keywords cover both contemporary and historical cultural practices in Japan, including relatively well-known …
LaGuardia CARES (https://www.laguardia.edu/cares/) is helping students and other LaGuardia community members with the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), a new rental assistance program for those who are behind in their rent and/or at risk of eviction. See more …
The Peer Academy is hiring Peer Advisors for Fall 2021 through Friday, July 2, 2021. Potential Peer Advisors must have a GPA of 2.8 or greater and a minimum of 18 credits. This is an on-campus job and F-1 students …
The U.S. Department of State lowered the travel advisory for Japan from “Level 4: Do Not Travel” to “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” on Monday, June 7, 2021. The level was raised to Level 4 about two weeks ago (Monday, May …
Another young mixed-roots Japanese won a major international sports competition. Filipino Japanese Yuka Saso (笹生優花) won the U.S. Women’s Open in 2021. Yuka is the youngest female golfer and the third Japanese to win the U.S. Women’s Open.…
During the AAPI Heritage Month in 2021, USPS is going to issue stamps in recognition of the 442nd Regiment’s service to the nation.
“Go for Broke” was the motto of the 442nd Infantry Regiment, an Army unit comprised of Japanese …
It is sad and a shame to see that Japan failed to pass a bill to promote awareness of LGBTQ issues in Japan.
The Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling party of Japan, has decided not to submit a bill to …
Kaylynn is a Japaense Option student and she has been studying the Japanese language for about 1.5 years. Kaylynn is an amazing karaoke singer and she has just shared with us her cover of “やさしさに包まれたなら” (Yasashisa-ni tsutsumaretanara by Yumi Matsutoya).…
Naomi Osaka decides to leave the French Open 2021 for long bouts of depression that she has been suffering since the 2018 US Open (in which Osaka defeated Serena Williams).
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) May 31, 2021
Naomi Osaka has …
Davies and Ikeno (2011)’s book, “Japanese Mind,” presents a short introduction and discussion topics for each of the 28 topics that characterize Japaense society. The topics were originally selected by Japaense college students and their perspectives and understanding of these …
“Japanology Plus,” formerly known as “Begin Japanology,” is probably the best known TV series on Japanese culture. Peter Barakan, the host of the show since its first episode in 2008, introduces different topics of Japanese culture every week.
The latest …
“Prime Japan” is a TV series by Jonathan Sherr who introduces different themes ranging from sushi, sake, Japanese sword and other traditional cultural elements, to design, fashion and other items of Japanese culture.
This show focuses on artistic visual presentation …
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board wrote this opinion piece in support of Tokyo Olympics 2021.
Quote: “President Biden supports Prime Minister Suga’s efforts to hold a safe and secure Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer,” a joint Biden-Suga statement …
CUNY’s Asian American/Asian Research Institute (https://aaari.info) regularly hosts lecture series and some of them focused on Japanese culture, politics, history, and language.
All lecture series are recorded and are available on their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/aaaricuny).
Below …
The Foreign Service Institute (FSI) is a language training unit under the U.S. Department of State and offers language training for diplomats and U.S. government foreign affairs professionals.
Their expected length of language learning for English speakers (https://www.state.gov/foreign-language-training/) …
卒業おめでとうございます! Congratulations to the Graduates of 2021. Here is a video message from the Japan Studies faculty to students in the Liberal Arts Japanese Option.
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LaGuardia’s Advisement Office has created a series of short videos for student advisement. If you are a new student, please see the list below and watch these short (1-2 min) videos for the topic of your interest.
How to See …
The “Get a Shot to Make Your Future” vaccine incentive by New York State will provide fifty 12-17 years old students who have received at last one COVID-19 vaccine dose with four-year full-ride scholarships for CUNY/SUNY.
See https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/vaccination-scholarship-incentive for more …
The U.S. Department of State raised the travel advisory for Japan from “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” to “Level 4: Do Not Travel” as of today (Monday, May 24, 2021).
Major cities of Japan are currently under a state of emergency …
Education and Language Acquisition Department is hosting the 5th Student Showcase event on Thursday, May 27, 2021. You can participate in this event either as a presenter or audience. If you are interested in presenting your work (e.g., a speech …
