In Gourds We Trust
In Gourds We Trust Miriam Hemstock At age 20, just beginning my final year of university and one of the most tumultuous periods of my life, my mother took me […]
Big Mistake, but a Lucky Break
Big Mistake, but a Lucky Break Laura Beardslee Canyoning is difficult. Don’t let anyone fool you: you will not emerge unscathed. Now, that’s a rather dramatic way of saying you’ll […]
The Mikan — Pirates, Monks, and Inakamono: Ehime in Contemporary Media
Pirates, Monks, and Inakamono: Ehime in Contemporary Media John Wheeler Tokyo is the center of Japan’s media industry, the place where a majority of production and marketing happens. The capital’s […]
Anime and Manga Update
Anime and Manga Update Leiso Edwards I’m a big fan of anime and manga and, if you let me, I would never shut up about it. However, it’s sometimes better […]
Tell Me About the Rabbits
Tell Me About the Rabbits Anna Sheffer From fox villages to cat cafes, Japan has a reputation for animal tourism. And one of the most unique examples is Okunoshima — […]
Never Give Up: the Japanese community theatre experience
By Rowan Carmichael Musical theatre isn’t easy. You have to be able to sing, dance and act, as well as give the commitment that any performance requires. To do a […]
A Gamer’s Guide to Leveling up Your Japanese
By Rowan Carmichael Want to level up your Japanese? Everyone has their own method, but there’s nothing like making your hobby a +1 bonus to language learning. Some JETs come […]