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May Updates: Passion
Hello, all! Kate here. Lately, I’ve been thinking about my passion as a anime fan. My love for the medium has remained ever strong, but I realized I…
BLazed Passion Part5
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“Hamilton is the only thing Dick Cheney and I agree on.”– Barack Obama, 44th President Of The United States (2009-2016) “Well, my name’s A-Ham and I’m here to…
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Produced With Passion: “86 -Eighty Six-” Series Review
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Clash Of Passion | Ikémen Sengoku | Story Sale Review
Ikémen Sengoku is running a limited-time event where you can purchase exclusive stories from the ‘Clash of Passion’ set. I thought I’d write a quick review to let…
SAKUGAN – 04 – COLONY OF PASSION
We go from Gagumber and Memenpu parachuting into Jolly at the end of last week to the two in the custody of one Merooro of the Labyrinth’s “Bureau…
Les Fruits de La Passion
(On the set of Les Fruits de la Passion, 1981) Portuguese Translation Texto e entrevista tirada do dossier de imprensa…
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Here's to getting beneath the surface in Japan in 2022, in every way we know how. These are the trends we predict are going to be big...
10 Pointers For Choosing A Birth Facility In Japan
10 Savvy tips for choosing the best way and place to give birth in Japan — and stay calm throughout the process.
You’re a tiger! What’s big in Japan for 2022
Here's to getting beneath the surface in Japan in 2022, in every way we know how. These are the trends we predict are going to be big...
I Wish Somebody Speaks To Me With The Passion Sakurai Has For SNK
Short post today, I just want to talk about Sakurai’s beautiful SNK love letter in the latest Smash Presents! Holy hell, he LOVES fighting games. Something about his…
Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro
Let's get 2021 started with a bang (so the speak), with another really obscure OVA, 1990's Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro ( Milky ...
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Eating Like a Brit for 24 Hours in Japan (#Blogtober)
In my last Blogtober post, I talked about my experience with homesickness, and after recently hitting a very rough patch in that regard, I am so glad to…
Domino’s 600g Pickle Pizza Hits Japan for a Limited Time
Delicious? Or something you'd eat only on a dare? Domino's Japan is betting that local consumers like pickles. Like, LOTS of pickles.
Will Japan Start a “Two-Tier” Charging System for Tourists?
With tourists flooding into Japan and taking advantage of the country's weak currency, some say it's time to jack up prices for visitors.
How to Make a Survival Kit for Emergencies in Japan
Prepare your survival kit for emergencies in Japan with these essential items recommended by the government of Japan and more.
The (Frustrating) Show about Passion and Mechas – Rumble Garanndoll Spoiler Review
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Book Review – Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan
Galbraith, Patrick W. Otaku and the Struggle for Imagination in Japan. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2019. Caitlin Casiello Since the emergence of anime as the vanguard for…
Moving Made Easy: A Checklist for Moving to a New Apartment in Japan
When moving to a different neighborhood or city in Japan, there's much to remember to ensure a smooth transition. Here's a guide so you don't forget anything
The nightmares and passion behind Anime Supremacy
Each and every season, anime viewers who keep up with the trends and airing shows speculate about which one will prove most popular and/or well-received. On a personal…
Kageki Shoujo Episode 12: Sources of Passion
An interesting semifinal episode. Don’t worry. There’s a good reason I’m showing this.
Manga Review – A Kiss, For Real
A Kiss, For Real セキララにキス (Sekirara ni Kiss) AKUTA Fumie Shoujo – Romance 9 Volumes (complete) Kodansha Comics Summary: In order to avoid being hated, Chitose acts like…
5 Charming Tokyo Shopping Streets For a Taste of Local Japan
A world of unassuming, under-visited and unimaginably charming Tokyo shopping streets await; beckoning with tasty handheld bites, pop cultural paraphenalia and many, many cats!
Dine Like a Local: 5 Tips for Eating Out in Japan
To make the most of your dining experience, we've put together essential tips for eating at a restaurant in Japan—whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler.
“Barrier-Free Hearts:” One Disabled Man’s Plea for a Gentler Japan
How a disabled man in Japan used what might have been a negative encounter with subway priority seats as a teaching moment.
Best Shrines For Hatsumode in Japan
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Shopping for Children’s Clothes in Japan
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It’s a summer film (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]
“A highly entertaining film that offers a nostalgic and touching dive into youthful passion and romantic feelings and lighthearted celebration of indie-filmmaking and often-forgotten beauty o…
Uma Musume S2 Epitomizes How Passion Outweighs Pain
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A Space for the Unbound is a slice-of-life adventure game developed by Mojiken Studio and published by Toge Productions. Enjoy beautiful pixel art as you explore a 90’s…
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Deaimon: A Recipe for Happiness Review — B
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Travel Plan For Japan 2022 / 2023 For Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
When I heard that Japan was re-opening to general tourism in October 2022 I was happy. There are new procedures and documentation that ar...
Camera Japan Announces Complete Programme for 2021
Runs in Rotterdam 23rd to 26th September & in Amsterdam 30th September to 3rd October
Japan is Back: What’s new for 2023
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Camera Japan Announces Complete Programme for 2023
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Practical Advice for Staying Connected in Japan
A reliable mobile connection is vital for staying connected in Japan. Learn how Mobal can help with these practical tips.
Super Hot Jobs in Japan for August
Tech and travel, kitchens and clinical studies, localization and security—we’ve definitely got you covered this month!
When Will Japan Be Open For Travel?
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KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World Review — A-
More like abusing God in a godless world…
‘Making Japan’ & ‘The Japanese House’ – A Review of Virtual Exhibitions
For this weeks assignment we were asked to visit and review an exhibition related to Japanese art or textiles. However, due to money and time limitations I was…
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A particularly idiosyncratic book this may not suit the tastes of some but is certainly one which provokes. There are many and often inexperienced travellers to Japan who…
I Review a Restaurant?: Shiki-Sai in EPCOT’s Japan Pavilion
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Re:ZERO vs Japan Sinks: anime for fans vs anime for everyone
A few weeks ago, I made a second attempt to watch Re:ZERO. It’s not exactly an unpopular show, so I figured that maybe the first time around it…