Studying Japan is the first comprehensive guide on qualitative methods, research designs and fieldwork in social science research on Japan. More than 70 Japan scholars from around the world provide an easy-to-read overview on qualitative methods used in research on Japan's society, politics, culture and history. The book covers the entire research process from the outset to the the first comprehensive guide on qualitative methods, research designs and fieldwork in social science research on Japan. More than 70 Japan scholars from around the world provide an easy-to-read overview on qualitative methods used in research on Japan's society, politics, culture and history. The book covers the entire research process from the outset to the completion of a thesis, a paper, or a book. The authors provide basic introductions to individual methods, discuss their experiences when applying these methods and highlight current trends in research on Japan. The book serves as a foundation for a course on qualitative research methods and can also be used as a reference for all researchers in Japanese Studies, the Social Sciences and Area Studies. It is an essential reading for students and researchers with an interest in Japan!

Papers presented at the three day International Conference on "Changing Global Profile of Japanese Studies : Trends and Prospects", held at New Delhi during 6-8 March 2009.

Japanese From Zero! is an innovative and integrated approach to learning Japanese that was developed by professional Japanese interpreter George Trombley, Yukari Takenaka and was continuously refined over eight years in the classroom by native Japanese professors. Using up-to-date and easy-to-grasp grammar, Japanese From Zero! is the perfect course for current students of Japanese as well as absolute beginners.

For those interested in a short term stay or an extended visit to Japan, "How to Work, Travel, and Study in Japan" provides practical advice and straightforward solutions to concerns such as how to find a job or study abroad program in Japan, how to write a resume in Japanese, where to find cool restaurants and fun activities, and more. "How to Work, Travel, and Study in Japan" includes over one hundred easy-to-read charts and photographs that will help you enjoy, explore, and navigate your stay in Japan. This fact-packed guide also includes chapters on interesting aspects of Japanese culture, as well as tips on how to make the most of your experience abroad whether or not you can speak Japanese. Full of insider information, "How to Work, Travel, and Study in Japan" is the must-read guide for those interested in working, traveling, or studying in Japan. **This is the full color version. For the black and white edition, select the other paperback from the drop-down menu.**

For those interested in a short term stay or extended visit to Japan, How to Work, Travel, and Study in Japan provides practical advice and straightforward solutions to concerns such as how to find a job or study abroad program in Japan, how to write a resume in Japanese, where to find cool restaurants and fun activities, and more. How to Work, Travel, and Study in Japan includes over one hundred easy-to-read charts and photographs that will help you enjoy, explore, and navigate your stay in Japan. This fact-packed guide also includes chapters on interesting aspects of Japanese culture, as well as tips on how to make the most of your experience abroad whether or not you can speak Japanese. Full of insider information, How to Work, Travel, and Study in Japan is the must-read guide for those interested in working, traveling, or studying in Japan. **For the full color edition, click on "See all formats and editions" and select "April 24, 2014".**