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Living in Japan
What Was the Showa Era (Period) in Japan?
The Showa Era is an interesting period in Japanese history. However, it can also be confusing to understand. In many…
Understanding “Daijobu Desu” (大丈夫です) in Japanese Culture
At its core, "Daijobu Desu" can be broken down into two parts: “Daijobu,” which signifies “okay,” “fine,” or “good,” and…
What Was the Classical Era (Period) in Japan?
If you want to understand Japan, it helps to know about the Classical Era in Japanese history. The Classical Era…
How to Handle Your Japanese Mail While Traveling or Visiting Home (for Expats)
Here’s a scenario expats living in Japan might be familiar with: Say you’re living in Japan, either studying here or…
Anime
Zom 100 Anime Review: Better Living Through Zombies
If you’re a fan of dark comedy, you ought to watch Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead. Let’s review…
Your Name Character Guide: The Colorful Cast of Kimi No Na Wa
Your Name is a dramatic, supernatural anime film with many fantastically written characters. The film's engaging plot, skillful cast, beautiful…
Why is Crunchyroll Not Working? – Probably Your Geolocation
If you're a newcomer to the Crunchyroll anime streaming platform and immediately find that the Crunchyroll app or website isn't…
Who Killed Tanjiro’s Family in Demon Slayer?
The main plot of Demon Slayer, like many other anime, starts off with the main character, Tanjiro Kamado, having a…
