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'The Sound of Music' Sings Strong Over 60 Years On
Or how I learned to stop worrying and love my favorite things.
Mar 10
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'Exit 8' is Unexpectedly One of the Best Video Game Movies
This is not an exit.
Feb 21
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is Fun Without Innovation
The Big N's new console is a serviceable update, but it's their least creative hardware yet.
Feb 12
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Why Japanese People Still Can't Speak English
Sep 5, 2025
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Yasuke: African Samurai, Myth, or Neither?
Dec 10, 2023
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The Search for 9/11 Lost Media
Sep 11, 2023
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The Truth About Cheating in Japan
Oct 31, 2023
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Why Fake News About Japan is Spreading
Nov 3, 2025
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Should You Live in Japan?
Aug 5, 2025
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2025 in Review
Looking back on personal achievements, my best writing, and the media I enjoyed this year.
Dec 31, 2025
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Farewell to Tatsuya Nakadai (1932-2025)
The end of an era for Japanese cinema.
Nov 19, 2025
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Why Fake News About Japan is Spreading
From political agendas to language barriers, there is no shortage of misinformation around the Land of the Rising Sun.
Nov 3, 2025
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9/11 and Historical Memory
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is something all should experience.
Sep 11, 2025
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Why Japanese People Still Can't Speak English
Surprisingly, almost for the same reasons why you don't speak Japanese.
Sep 5, 2025
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80 Years Later — The World War II Generation is Almost Gone
All those who lived during the 20th century's bloodiest conflict will inevitably fade into history.
Aug 15, 2025
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Should You Live in Japan?
Coming to the Land of the Rising Sun isn't so hard, but staying with a fulfilling life and career are considerable challenges.
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