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UNBOXING: GUNDAM GN-001 Exia Bandai Gunpla
Read time: 1 minutes1/144 scale model HG GUNDAM 00-01 ガンダムエクシア Scale model of the GN-001 Gundam Exia mobile suit from the series, Mobile Suit Gundam 00, piloted by Setsuna F. Seiei 刹那・F・セイエイ. Box detail: Booklet and instruction guide: Build parts:
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BOOK: Masterpieces of Kabuki – Eighteen Plays on Stage
Read time: 2 minutes“Masterpieces of Kabuki – Eighteen Plays on Stage” by James R. Brandon & Samuel L. Leiter The 18 Kabuki plays selected by the authors are presented here as their most famous scenes, translated into English. The selection is derived from the 4 volume “Kabuki Plays on Stage” and are presented in chronological […]
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BOOK: A History of Japan by R.H.P. Mason & J.G. Caiger
Read time: 2 minutes “A History of Japan” by R.H.P. Mason & J.G Caiger Audience Those seeking to gain a brief overview of Japanese history from the Heian period (year 794), ‘Medieval Japan’ (year 1185), Tokugawa era (year 1600), the Meiji Restoration (year 1868) and onwards through ‘Modern’ Japan (year 1912+), whilst learning how culture […]
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MANGA: Kodoku No Gurume “The Solitary Gourmet”
Read time: 1 minutesInogashira Goro is a salaryman who loves seeking out soul food wherever he is on business. We follow him as he satisfies his cravings, diving into izakayas, casual dining restaurants and sushi bars! The stories are focussed on Inogashira san’s voracious appetite and introduces us to various set meals that each establishment […]
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HISTORY: A Primer on The Shōgunate and The Samurai of Feudal Japan
Read time: 18 minutesOverview Between 1192 and 1867 (of the Gregorian calendar) Japan ceased to be governed by the Emperor following the Genpei war where it was overthrown by the powerful Minamoto family and The Shōgunate was formed. This became the governing political body and comprised hierarchically of the 1. ‘Shōgun’ leader, 2. ‘Daimyo’ warlords, […]
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HOW TO: Play Tabikaeru with guided translations
Read time: 2 minutesInstalled Tabikaeru? A bit lost in translation? Never fear, here’s your guide to start getting your little frog travelling 🙂 That’s the end of part one! Next time we will use our harvested clover leaves to buy things in the shop! 皆さん頑張ってくだだい
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JAPANESE GRAMMAR: ‘must do’ and ‘must not do’
Read time: 2 minutesThis article is part of the ongoing series “Japanese: the trickier bits”, which delves deeper into some of the more confusing parts of the language. Read the whole series Primer If you are studying with the JLPT framework, you will come across ‘must do’ and ‘must not do’ at N4 level. If […]
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HOW TO: Manage your study time with Asana
Read time: 4 minutesThe daily grind, get up, go to work, come home, relax, go to bed. Where does study time fit in? The answer: schedule your study time. Sounds scary, monotonous and just a bit like you’re still in the office, right? Well if you picture the end goal of improving your Japanese a […]
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