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Seiyuu Radio no Uraomote – Episode 10 – Seiyuu Idol Competition and Thank You Party
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Sephiroth and Villainous Presence in Smash Bros.
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More Rambling About Yotsuba&! and Learning Japanese
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Learning About the Butterflies and the Bees: Saotome-senshu, Hikatakusu
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In Defense of Hololive: Breaking Down the Standards of Idol Culture
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Another Misconception About Learning Japanese
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Reminiscing About Right Stuf in Its Final Days
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Skip and Loafer: Learning to Live in the Moment
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Fireworks In Japan: The Culture and Festivals of Hanabi
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Taiko Drum History and Culture in Japan
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Princess Mononoke and the Effect on Studio Ghibli’s Global Presence
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[REVIEW] Japan in Australia: Culture, Context and Connections
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Learning Without a Goal: The Joy of Learning
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A-Yokai-A-Day: The Three-Way Magic Contest in the Presence of Michinaga
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