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Next Thursday, August 27, join AAS Becker Prize committee member Josh Stenberg and others for a Translators Forum panel session on literary translation awards around the world. Learn about these opportunities and how your work could be honored.

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The AAS Career Center is hopping right now, and AAS members have exclusive access to Career Center postings! Log in now to see the latest jobs, post your resume, and connect with employers.

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"Japanese Monsters and Yōkai in Videogames," by Rachael Hutchinson and published in the Spring 2026 EAA, helps instructors see how videogames can be used effectively to teach about Japanese culture, mythology, and media in interdisciplinary educational settings.

Japanese Monsters and Yōkai in Videogames Japanese videogames frequently feature monsters and yōkai—supernatural beings drawn from folklore, mythology, and religious belief—yet their cultural significance is often overlooked in discussions of global game culture. This article provides an accessible overview of Japanese monsters and yō...

AAS Members: You still have two hours to register for today's 11am ET AAS Digital Dialogue on the academic job market. This webinar will not be recorded, so don't miss your chance to hear important tips and have questions answered!

https://bit.ly/DEC-JobMarket

Congratulations to Justin Weinstock, the winner of our fourth Summer Giveaway drawing!

Enter daily for your chance to win one of three remaining conference registrations, plus the grand prize of registration + hotel stay during the conference!

https://bit.ly/summergiveawayAAS

The August issue of our Journal of Asian Studies is now available, featuring Jean Oi's 2024 Presidential Address, a forum honoring Aaron Stephen Moore, research articles, and more than 30 book reviews.

Check out the full lineup: https://bit.ly/JAS85-3

This is the final week to register for at the regular rate! Secure your spot before August 24 and meet us in Lahore next month 😎

https://aasinasia2026.lums.edu.pk/register.php

Show your support for and get in back-to-school style with stylish new clothes and accessories from our AAS Store. We have a wide selection of shirts, bags, hats, mugs, and more—check them out now!

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In the latest post from our AAS Oral History Project, hear from 2016-17 AAS President Laurel Kendall about her early interest in anthropology, time in the Peace Corps, conducting fieldwork in Korea during the 1970s, and her recent work on material culture.

Read now: https://bit.ly/AAS-Kendall

Lucien Ellington was the Founding Editor and driving force behind Education About Asia from 1996 until his retirement in 2023. At the EAA website, watch a video tribute to Lucien's work and his vision for the journal—a legacy that we carry on.

A Tribute to Education About Asia Founding Editor, Lucien Ellington Editor's Message A Tribute to Education About Asia Founding Editor, Lucien Ellington Author: Jon Wilson (Association for Asian Studies) Editor's Message A Tribute to Education About Asia Founding Editor, Lucien Ellington Author: Jon Wilson (Association for Asian Studies) Options Share: 𝕏   A- A+...