Category Archives: Japan & Japanese

Posts relating to Japan or the Japanese language

Don’t get discouraged when learning Japanese (because it’s easier than English)

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Yumeka

I’ve been studying Japanese at college, abroad, and on my own since mid-2004. The most common reaction I get from people whom I talk to about it, or who are beginning to learn themselves, is that it must be an … Continue reading →

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Communal Japan vs individualistic America

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Yumeka

Not a Hetalia post, just used some screencaps X) Now that I’ve had some years of experience studying and being immersed in Japanese culture, one particular thing that’s always fascinated me about Japan when compared to America is the sense … Continue reading →

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How do you keep up your Japanese studies after graduation?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Yumeka

I have now gone half a year without any formal Japanese study after taking it up to advanced level at my university. Although I don’t feel like I’ve forgotten too much yet, what with my daily exposure to anime and … Continue reading →

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The first 2-D marriage?

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Yumeka

Anyone remember the controversy from a while ago when a petition went out in Japan to legalize 2-D marriage? It was started by a man who wanted to marry Mikuru Asahina, but it didn’t pass. However, a few days ago, … Continue reading →

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Amusing Japan videos

Posted on November 7, 2009 by Yumeka

For want of a better post to write today, here are some cute, funny, and/or disturbing Japan videos that I’ve come across on YouTube over the years…

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Koge-Donbo’s Harry Potter fan art

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Yumeka

*Click the image for a larger version* Famous manga artist Koge-Donbo is best known for her “cute” character designs, especially in her popular series Di Gi Charat, Kamichama Karin, Pita Ten, and others. It’s also well known that she’s a … Continue reading →

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My Japan trip photos, videos, and written coverage now posted!

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Yumeka

Japanese karaoke booths will be dearly missed For the past few days I’ve been working on uploading photos and videos, and writing coverage of the 3-week sightseeing trip to Japan I recently took. I finally finished everything today and posted … Continue reading →

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How Japanese young adults feel about anime and fans (at least from my experience)

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Yumeka

Unlike Haruka, I didn’t hide my hobby in the least During my trip to Japan a few weeks ago, I spent most of my time with Japanese college students (between the ages of 18 and 23) who I stayed with … Continue reading →

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Back from Japan (here’s all the anime goodies I bought!)

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Yumeka

Me in front of a big K-ON! poster ad in Akihabara I got back from my 3-week stay in Japan a couple of days ago. To say the least, I had an awesome time but it’ll take me a while … Continue reading →

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Off to Japan (and a three week hiatus)…

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Yumeka

At 1:30 am tonight (technically tomorrow), I’ll be catching a nighttime flight to Japan and arriving in Osaka for a 3-week, all expenses paid cultural/travel program…

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