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Shiru(知る) -“to know” / Japanese Word

miwako3 06/23/2023 JAPANICTIONARY Nihongo

Learn Japanese word with us!

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Seeking chai drink in Tokyo

A day in the life of a Tokyo college student : Sawa introduce hot trend of ordinary college girl’s life from Tokyo.

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A traditional Japanese Storytelling art Kamishibai

japanup_akane 06/14/2023

Kamishibai means paper play in Japanese and is a traditional storytelling art that was popular during the 1930s and post-war period in Japan but is still performed today.

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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Sugita Genpaku

online@ 06/08/2023

Sugita Genpaku is a prominent figure who made significant contributions to the medical field in Japan during the Edo period. His groundbreaking work in his time has had a profound impact on modern medicine. So, let’s dive into his incredible accomplishments and their lasting influence.

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My First Ever Book Release Party at tsun scoops!

japanup_akane 05/31/2023

My first ever book WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS was officially published and released on May 15th through Japanese company Amesian Books/ WANANN,Inc. While available for pre-order, it reached the charts on Amazon Hot New Releases!

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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Tokugawa Yoshimune

online@ 05/17/2023

Tokugawa Yoshimune was born in 1684 in Japan. He became the eighth shogun, or military leader, of the Tokugawa shogunate from 1716 to 1745, during the time in history when Japan was ruled by samurais.

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My first ever book, “WHAT ARE YOUR DREAMS?” is officially out now!

japanup_akane 05/17/2023

I wanted to write a book about having many different dreams and the amazing journey we all take to find what we love to do in life. We can all continue to explore and find what we love at any age.

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Cafés long loved by Waseda University students

online@ 05/05/2023 pop culture Purikura tokyo trend

A day in the life of a Tokyo college student : Sawa introduce hot trend of ordinary college girl’s life from Tokyo.

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Ganbatte Mini Con 2023 at StateFarm Stadium lot was a success!

japanup_akane 05/02/2023

I was flown out to Glendale, Arizona to perform at the Anime event Ganbatte which was held at the StateFarm Stadium lot. I have performed all over the States at various Anime cons, events, and Japanese festivals but this was my first time in Arizona.

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OC Cherry Blossom Festival is Back!

japanup_akane 04/18/2023

It was a realization that I wouldn’t be performing for a very long time in person. So once I heard that this festival was back, I was ecstatic!

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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Honda Tadakatsu

online@ 04/06/2023

Honda Tadakatsu was born in Mikawa (present-day Nishikurazen-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) and served Tokugawa Ieyasu from his childhood, contributing to Ieyasu’s unification of Japan. He was a military commander who excelled in valor among his vassals, and as one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Tokugawa, he left his name on many battlefields.

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I went to one of the biggest BOOKOFF locations in America!

japanup_akane 04/04/2023

I recently went to the BOOKOFF AnimeLab in Little Tokyo which specializes in all things Anime. I love going to as many BOOKOFF’s as I can because each one has hidden treasures and one of the biggest BOOKOFF’s just opened up in Garden Grove, Orange County.