I have a confession to make: I’ve never really understood office life.
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Day 8: Isolation and Loneliness.
Category: Japanese Social Norms
Neet Character Log: Yoshizaki, Mari
A new installment in the NEET in Manga series! This time we’ll take a look at Boku wa Mari no Naka character Mari Yoshizaki.
Finding Seasonal Sakura Mochi
Finding seasonal sakura, or cherry blossom mochi doesn’t have to be difficult!
Does Sakura Mochi taste as good as it looks?
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Sakura Goromo is a traditional Japanese wagashi that is infused with dried cherry blossoms. Have you ever wondered what the petals of Sakura Trees taste like?
Today we’ll take a look at Sakura inspired creations and how they stack up against other Japanese snacks.
Continue reading “What Do Cherry Blossoms Taste Like?”Neet Character Log: Yonebayashi, Saiko
A new installment in the NEET in Anime series, I’d like to create a log to keep track of characters in various series. This time we’ll take a look at Tokyo Ghoul:re character Saiko Yonebayashi.
A NEET could be defined as a young person between the ages of 15-29 who is Not in Education, Employment or Training. The age range can go high as the mid-thirties in some studies. Social anxiety, lack of ambition, depression, and exhaustion are all conditions which could factor into one’s decision to choose the ‘NEET lifestyle’.
Understanding Japanese Paying Etiquette
During my time working at a Japanese Cultural Center, I frequented any and all Japanese grocers nearby. It was the “Japanese” part of town and fresh, authentic places were readily available.
Do We Take Anime Culture in America Seriously?
Do you actually take Anime Culture seriously?
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The Importance of Chopsticks
If you’ve had any interest in Japanese culture via exported anime Americanized into your favorite childhood memories or by other means, you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘Gaijin Smash’ in some context. So, for reference, let’s talk about this phenomenon.
If you’ve had any interest in Japanese culture via exported anime Americanized into your favorite childhood memories or by other means, you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘Gaijin Smash’ in some context. So, for reference, let’s talk about this phenomenon.
In Asian Spaces 