最佳Eliza B播客 (2024)

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The Relations of Estonia and Japan from the 19th Century to early-21st Century 38:19

6d ago38:19

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Is there much to say about historical ties between two countries that are 8000 kilometres apart from each other? Actually, yes. In this episode Ene Selart, Junior Lecturer at University of Tartu, talks about her new book The Relations of Estonia and Japan from the 19th Century to early-21st Century (Tartu Ülikooli Kirjastus, 2024) which explores su…

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Entrepreneurship, Scholarships, & Financial Freedom with Anna Sotnykova 20:08

7d ago20:08

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In this insightful episode of The Immigrant Project, we sit down with Anna Sotnykova, an expert in navigating the complex world of entrepreneurship, scholarships, and government grants in Canada. Anna shares practical advice on how immigrants can fund their education, secure jobs, and build an international network in cities like Toronto, Montreal,…

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James M. Scott, "Black Snow: Curtis Lemay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb" (Norton, 2024) 57:29

8d ago57:29

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In our interview about Black Snow: Curtis LeMay, the Firebombing of Tokyo, and the Road to the Atomic Bomb (W. W. Norton & Company, 2022), James M. Scott discusses the principles and personalities involved in the most destructive air attack in history. Seven minutes past midnight on March 10, 1945, nearly 300 American B-29s thundered into the skies…

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Fabio Rambelli, "Spirits and Animism in Contemporary Japan" (Bloomsbury Academic, 2019) 57:24

13d ago57:24

57:24

In Japan, a country popularly perceived as highly secularized and technologically advanced, ontological assumptions about spirits (tama or tamashii) seem to be quite deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric. From ancestor cults to anime, spirits, ghosts, and other invisible dimensions of reality appear to be pervasive. In Spirits and Animism in Cont…

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How to Get PNP in Canada: Step-by-Step Guide to Provincial Nomination 9:23

18d ago9:23

9:23

Dreaming of living in Canada permanently? The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) could be your fast track to Canadian Permanent Residency. In this video, we break down everything you need to know about PNP: What is PNP? Understand the basics of this powerful immigration program and how it works. Eligibility: Learn the key criteria and find out if you…

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Thriving in Canada's Job Market, Comfort Zone Breakthrough - Shanel Barredo 17:29

21d ago17:29

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In this insightful episode, we chat with Shanel, a dynamic professional who has thrived in Canada’s hospitality & events industry for over 9 years and is working her way up the marketing ladder. Having worked at the Rec Room and the CN Tower, Shanel has hosted numerous corporate events, gaining hands-on experience in the fundamentals of event plann…

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The Truth About Getting Hired in Canada: 3 Essential Tips 7:57

28d ago7:57

7:57

Are you looking to kickstart your career in Canada? In this video, we share 3 expert tips to help you secure a job in the Canadian job market. From networking strategies to optimizing your resume and preparing for interviews, these tips will give you the edge you need to stand out to potential employers. Watch now and start your journey towards lan…

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Conversation with Eliza Ypon - Guide to Student Co-Op 14:33

1M ago14:33

14:33

In this enlightening third episode, Eliza Ypon shares her experience of finding a co-op as a student in Toronto, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. She also discusses what she loves most about Toronto, from its vibrant culture to its welcoming community. Additionally, Eliza speaks about the forward-thinking initiative…

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How to Get Permanent Residency in Canada: 2024-25 14:38

1M ago14:38

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Are you considering making Canada your new home? In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the essential steps to obtain Permanent Residency (PR) in Canada for 2024. From eligibility criteria to application processes, we cover everything you need to know to navigate the PR landscape effectively. In this video, you will learn about: - Various immig…

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Kate McDonald on Asian Mobility History as Labor History 1:13:33

2M ago1:13:33

1:13:33

Peoples & Things host, Lee Vinsel, talks to Kate McDonald, Associate Professor of History at University of California, Santa Barbara, about her fascinating research on the history of mobility in Asia and how it looks different when we approach it as a history of work and labor. The pair traverse McDonald’s career from her current project, The Ricks…

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Conversation with Eliza Ypon - Professional lessons from a Make-up Artist 13:46

2M ago13:46

13:46

In this exciting second episode, we follow Eliza Ypon as she experiences her first 24 hours in Canada and navigates her new role at MAC Cosmetics. Eliza, a talented marketing consultant and makeup artist, shares her initial impressions of Canada and gives us an inside look at what it's like to work at one of the world's leading cosmetic brands. Fro…

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Justin B. Stein, "Alternate Currents: Reiki’s Circulation in the Twentieth-Century North Pacific" (U Hawaii Press, 2023) 56:56

2M ago56:56

56:56

In the second half of the twentieth century, Reiki went from an obscure therapy practiced by a few thousand Japanese and Japanese Americans to a global phenomenon. By the early twenty-first century, people in nearly every corner of the world have undergone the initiations that authorize them to channel a cosmic energy—known as Reiki—to heal body, m…

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Christina Yi et al., "Passing, Posing, Persuasion: Cultural Production and Coloniality in Japan's East Asian Empire" (U Hawaii Press, 2023) 1:16:35

2M ago1:16:35

1:16:35

Passing, Posing, Persuasion: Cultural Production and Coloniality in Japan's East Asian Empire (U Hawaii Press, 2023) interrogates the intersections between cultural production, identity, and persuasive messaging that idealized inclusion and unity across Japan’s East Asian empire (1895–1945). Japanese propagandists drew on a pan-Asian rhetoric that …

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Steven K. Bailey, "Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War" (Osprey, 2024) 1:18:05

2M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

In January 1945, the final year of the Pacific War, Japanese-held Hong Kong became the site of coordinated attacks by the U.S. Navy on Japanese warships and aircraft. Target Hong Kong: A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War (Osprey, 2024) by Steven K. Bailey tells the story of what those air raids were like for the men who lived through them. Targ…

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Yanagawa Seigan and Kōran, "The Same Moon Shines on All: The Lives and Selected Poems of Yanagawa Seigan and Kōran" (Columbia UP, 2024) 54:00

2M ago54:00

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Yanagawa Seigan (1789–1858) and his wife Kōran (1804–79) were two of the great poets of nineteenth-century Japan. They practiced the art of traditional Sinitic poetry—works written in literary Sinitic, or classical Chinese, a language of enduring importance far beyond China’s borders. Together, they led itinerant lives, traveling around Japan teach…

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Laura Moretti and Satō Yukiko, "Graphic Narratives from Early Modern Japan: The World of Kusazōshi" (Brill, 2024) 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

1:03:36

Part of a formidable publishing industry, cheap yet eye-catching graphic narratives consistently charmed early modern Japanese readers for around two hundred years. These booklets were called kusazōshi (“grass books”). Graphic Narratives from Early Modern Japan: The World of Kusazōshi (Brill, 2024) is the first English-language publication of its k…

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Diana P. Parsell, "Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journalist Behind Washington's Cherry Trees" (Oxford UP, 2023) 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

Eliza Scidmore (1856-1928) was a journalist, a world traveler, a writer, an amateur photographer, the first female board member of the National Geographic Society — and the one responsible for the idea to plant Japanese cherry trees in Washington DC. Her fascinating life is expertly told by Diana Parsell in Eliza Scidmore: The Trailblazing Journali…

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Conversation with Eliza Ypon - Power of Perseverance 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Eliza Ypon, a multi-talented marketing consultant, makeup artist, and dedicated mom. Hailing from the Philippines, Eliza shares her incredible journey of determination and resilience as she fought to immigrate to Canada. Discover how she overcame challenges with IRCC and ultimately won her case, paving th…

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Viren Murthy, "Pan-Asianism and the Legacy of the Chinese Revolution" (U Chicago Press, 2023) 1:28:22

2M ago1:28:22

1:28:22

Recent proposals to revive the ancient Silk Road for the contemporary era and ongoing Western interest in China’s growth and development have led to increased attention to the concept of pan-Asianism. Most of that discussion, however, lacks any historical grounding in the thought of influential twentieth-century pan-Asianists. In Pan-Asianism and t…

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Anri Yasuda, "Beauty Matters: Modern Japanese Literature and the Question of Aesthetics, 1890-1930" (Columbia UP, 2024) 39:44

2M ago39:44

39:44

The notion of beauty is inherently elusive: aesthetic judgments are at once subjective and felt to be universally valid. In Beauty Matters: Modern Japanese Literature and the Question of Aesthetics, 1890-1930 (Columbia UP, 2024), Anri Yasuda demonstrates that by exploring the often conflicting yet powerful pull of aesthetic sentiments, major author…

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Wendy Matsumura, "Waiting for the Cool Moon: Anti-Imperialist Struggles in the Heart of Japan's Empire" (Duke UP, 2024) 59:25

2M ago59:25

59:25

In Waiting for the Cool Moon: Anti-Imperialist Struggles in the Heart of Japan's Empire (Duke UP, 2024) Wendy Matsumura interrogates the erasure of colonial violence at the heart of Japanese nation-state formation. She critiques Japan studies’ role in this effacement and contends that the field must engage with anti-Blackness and anti-Indigeneity a…

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Conversation with Prateek Singh - Humility of a Techie. Part 2 24:17

2M ago24:17

24:17

In our second episode together, Prateek delves into the complexities of job hunting in a foreign country. He provides clear, actionable steps for immigrants to expand their networks and advance their careers. Tune in for raw and impactful life lessons from our insightful guest. #vlog #canada #immigration #canadalife #canadaimmigration #canadapr #ca…

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Conversation with Prateek Singh - Humility of a Techie 18:30

3M ago18:30

18:30

This episode dives into the world of tech transitions with Prateek Singh, a talented frontend developer and Data Engineer. Prateek shares his inspiring journey, from bartending to becoming a sought-after tech professional in Canada. He opens up about the challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way, highlighting the importance of perse…

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Judith Vitale et al., "Drugs and the Politics of Consumption in Japan" (Brill, 2023) 1:13:15

3M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

In early modern Japan, upper status groups coveted pills and powders made of exotic foreign ingredients such as mummy and rhinoceros horn. By the early twentieth century, over-the-counter-patent medicines, and, more alarmingly, morphine, had become mass commodities, fueling debates over opiates in Japan's expanding imperial territories. The fall of…

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Jorge Almazán et al., "Emergent Tokyo:: Designing the Spontaneous City" (Oro Editions, 2024) 36:14

3M ago36:14

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If ancient Kyoto stands for orderly elegance, then Tokyo, within the world’s most populated metropolitan area, calls to mind–– jam-packed chaos. But in Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City (Oro Editions, 2022), Professor Jorge Almazán of Keio University and his Studio Lab colleagues ask us to look again—at the shops, markets, restaurants …

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Sidney Xu Lu, "The Making of Japanese Settler Colonialism" (Cambridge UP, 2019) 1:17:26

3M ago1:17:26

1:17:26

Sidney Lu’s The Making of Japanese Settler Colonialism: Malthusianism and Trans-Pacific Migration, 1868-1961 (Cambridge 2019) places the concept of “Malthusian expansionism” at the center of Japanese settler colonialism around the Pacific. For Japan’s imperial apologists and the discursive architecture they disseminated, alleged overpopulation―or m…

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Conversation with Vishakha Agrawal - Mastering Work-Life Balance 22:02

3M ago22:02

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This episode features Vishakha, a dynamic marketer who transitioned from Public Relations to becoming a social media and digital marketing guru. Join us as we explore Vishakha's journey to Canada and how she navigated the challenges of balancing school and work while building a successful career. Vishakha shares inspiring stories of overcoming obst…

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Aaron Fischman, "A Baseball Gaijin: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back" (Sports Publishing, 2024) 1:06:32

3M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Like many American boys, Tony Barnette yearned to one day make it to “The Show,” playing baseball professionally. The Arizona State pitcher was drafted in 2006 by the in-state Diamondbacks. Gradually ascending the minor-league ladder, it looked like this was the beginning of a blessed life, where he could play the game he loved on the grandest of s…

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Thersa Matsuura, "The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth" (Adams Media, 2024) 30:36

4M ago30:36

30:36

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: An Encyclopedia of the Spirits, Monsters, and Yokai of Japanese Myth (…

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Gary J. Bass, "Judgement at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia" (Knopf, 2023) 49:21

4M ago49:21

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In December 1948, a panel of 12 judges sentenced 23 Japanese officials for war crimes. Seven, including former Prime Minister Hideki Tojo, were sentenced to death. The sentencing ended the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, an over-two-year-long trial over Imperial Japan’s atrocities in China and its decision to attack the U.S. But u…

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Peter Wetzler, "Imperial Japan and Defeat in the Second World War: The Collapse of an Empire" (Bloomsbury, 2020) 1:30:15

4M ago1:30:15

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Informed Western understanding of Imperial Japan still often conjures up images of militarism, blind devotion to leaders, and fanatical pride in the country. But, as Imperial Japan and Defeat in the Second World War: The Collapse of an Empire (Bloomsbury, 2020)reveals, Western imagination is often reductive in its explanation of the Japanese Empire…

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Rebecca Copeland, "Handbook of Modern and Contemporary Japanese Women Writers" (Amsterdam UP, 2023) 44:39

4M ago44:39

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The Handbook of Modern and Contemporary Japanese Women Writers (MHM Limited and Amsterdam University Press, 2022) offers a comprehensive overview of women writers in Japan, from the late 19th century to the early 21st. Featuring 24 newly written contributions from scholars in the field—representing expertise from North America, Europe, Japan, and A…

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Peter Harmsen, "Bernhard Sindberg: The Schindler of Nanjing" (Casemate, 2024) 36:39

4M ago36:39

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In December 1937, Bernhard Sindberg arrives at a cement factory outside of Nanjing. He’s one of just two foreigners, and he gets there just weeks before the Japanese invade and commit the now infamous atrocities in the Chinese city. As the writer Peter Harmsen notes, Bernhard’s background isn’t particularly compelling: He’s bounced from job to job,…

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Robert Lyman, "A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma, and Britain: 1941–45" (Osprey, 2021) 1:40:00

4M ago1:40:00

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In 1941 and 1942 the British and Indian Armies were brutally defeated and Japan reigned supreme in its newly conquered territories throughout Asia. But change was coming. New commanders were appointed, significant training together with restructuring took place, and new tactics were developed. A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma, and Britain: 194…

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Martin Dusinberre, "Mooring the Global Archive: A Japanese Ship and Its Migrant Histories" (Cambridge UP, 2023) 1:06:34

4M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

In Mooring the Global Archive: A Japanese Ship and Its Migrant Histories (Cambridge UP, 2023), Martin Dusinberre follows the Yamashiro-maru steamship across Asian and Pacific waters in an innovative history of Japan's engagement with the outside world in the late-nineteenth century. His compelling in-depth analysis reconstructs the lives of some of…

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Wei Wu, "Esoteric Buddhism in China: Engaging Japanese and Tibetan Traditions, 1912–1949" (Columbia UP, 2023) 1:08:02

4M ago1:08:02

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During the Republican period (1912–1949) and after, many Chinese Buddhists sought inspiration from non-Chinese Buddhist traditions, showing a particular interest in esoteric teachings. What made these Buddhists dissatisfied with Chinese Buddhism, and what did they think other Buddhist traditions could offer? Which elements did they choose to follow…

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Conversation with Dave Fort Pt.2 - Canoeing With Music 19:17

4M ago19:17

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Join us again in an interesting conversation with Dave where he puts light on the journey of his decade-old band, Twintwa, and his passion for canoeing. As the lead musician of Twintwa and a certified canoe instructor, Dave navigates not only the currents of music but also those of the great outdoors. He highlights his experiences and challenges as…

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Rakugo: An Interview with and Performance by Kanariya Eiraku 44:37

4M ago44:37

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Rakugo is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English. The only requirements for rakugo storyt…

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Richard M. Jaffe, "Seeking Sakyamuni: South Asia in the Formation of Modern Japanese Buddhism" (U Chicago Press, 2019) 1:06:50

4M ago1:06:50

1:06:50

Though fascinated with the land of their tradition’s birth, virtually no Japanese Buddhists visited the Indian subcontinent before the nineteenth century. In the richly illustrated Seeking Śākyamuni: South Asia in the Formation of Modern Japanese Buddhism (U Chicago Press, 2019), Richard M. Jaffe reveals the experiences of the first Japanese Buddhi…

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Reiki and the Subtle Body, with Justin B. Stein 1:02:18

4M ago1:02:18

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Dr Pierce Salguero sits down with Justin B. Stein, a specialist in modern Japanese religion and the preeminent historian of Reiki. We discuss Justin’s new book, Alternate Currents: Reiki’s Circulation in the Twentieth-Century North Pacific (U Hawaii Press, 2023), about the transnational origins of Reiki, and also get into his perspective as a both …

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Conversation with Aanandita Chavan - Job Hunt, Networking & Telecommunication 16:58

5M ago16:58

16:58

In this episode, we dive into Aanandita's (Andy) journey from a sales rep to a data analyst at Fido & Rogers. Join us as we dive into Andy's experiences and explore the challenges and opportunities that knock while working in the telecommunication field. Andy offers unique tips that have helped her secure a part-time job while being a student and t…

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Hiromi Ito, "Tree Spirits Grass Spirits" (Nightboat Books, 2023) 50:23

5M ago50:23

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A collected series of intertwined poetic essays written by acclaimed Japanese poet Hiromi Ito--part nature writing, part travelogue, part existential philosophy. Written between April 2012 and November 2013, Tree Spirits Grass Spirits (Nightboat Books, 2023) adopts a non-linear narrative flow that mimics the growth of plants, and can be read as a c…

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Conversation with Mansi Marthak - Life of an artist 26:06

5M ago26:06

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In this episode, we meet Mansi, an immigrant artist, dancer, and VFX production manager who is high-spirited about carrying out her life in her way. Join us for a candid conversation with her as she unravels the realities of job search and the life of an artist. She will also share her insights on the visual effects field along with interesting par…

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Adam Kabat, "The River Imp and the Stinky Jewel and Other Tales: Monster Comics from Edo Japan" (Columbia UP, 2023) 1:03:08

5M ago1:03:08

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Adam Kabat’s The River Imp and the Stinky Jewel and Other Tales: Monster Comics from Edo Japan (Columbia UP, 2023) is an in-depth introduction to the rich and ribald world of kibyōshi, a short-lived (1778-1807) subgenre of books combining text and illustration on the same page, much like comic books and manga today. This book presents a selection o…

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Conversation with Pritee Adhikari - Canadian Life Lessons 18:28

5M ago18:28

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This episode dives into the inspiring story of Pritee, an immigrant who made Canada her home. We explore her motivations for choosing Canada, the challenges and triumphs of finding a job and settling in, and the value she found in the Canadian education system. Pritee shares her insights on the job search process for newcomers and compares the educ…

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Conversation with Falguni Sonkusale - A Student's Unfiltered Story 21:41

5M ago21:41

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In this episode, we meet Falguni, an immigrant college student who isn't afraid to show the real, unfiltered side of navigating life on campus. Join us for an honest conversation as Falguni delves into the juggling act of being a student, friend, family member, and employee. She'll share her strategies for balancing all these roles, offering valuab…

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Kyokutei Bakin, "Eight Dogs, Or Hakkenden: Part Two--His Master's Blade" (Cornell UP, 2024) 38:02

5M ago38:02

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Glynne Walley, translator of classic Japanese novel Hakkenden, joins us on the podcast again to talk about his second translated volume: Hakkenden, Part 2: His Master’s Blade (Cornell East Asia Series: 2024). Unlike Part 1—which is all preamble!—in Part 2 we meet some of the fabled eight dog warriors and the Confucian virtues they represent: Shino,…

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Paul Hansen, "Hokkaido Dairy Farm: Cosmopolitics of Otherness and Security on the Frontiers of Japan" (SUNY Press, 2024) 49:08

5M ago49:08

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As an ethnography of a Japanese dairy farm while having theoretical values going beyond the specific context, Hokkaido Dairy Farm: Cosmopolitics of Otherness and Security on the Frontiers of Japan (SUNY Press, 2024) offers a historical and ethnographic examination of the rapid industrialization of the dairy industry in Tokachi, Hokkaido. The book b…

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Conversation with Dave Fort - Canada from an American's lens 22:13

6M ago22:13

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In this episode, we cross the border with (Dave) David Fort, an American-born individual who grew up in Canada after immigrating from Minnesota to Manitoba. David shares a unique perspective on navigating the exciting and sometimes surprising cultural differences between the US and Canada. We'll delve into his experiences adapting to life in a new …

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Conversation with Frenal Gadani - Live Life & Socialize 20:58

6M ago20:58

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In our exciting first episode, host Girish sits down with Frenal Gadani, Technical Lead at SE Health. Frenal's story embodies the inspiring spirit of The Immigrant Project. Listen in as they discuss Frenal's journey, from navigating student life to the challenges and triumphs of resuming studies after a decade. They'll also delve into Frenal's expe…

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