I have a new favorite harem anime, and oddly enough, my opinion has little to do with the female cast. The single greatest achievement of The Quintessential Quintuplets is having a male lead with self-respect. Yes, you’re reading that right. […]
Tag: japan
How to Pass the AEON English Interview
Finally, the story behind the AEON is for Assholes tag. Only took me four years to get around to it.
Teaching English in Japan: Mostly Fun and Games
My four-year teaching career has now come to an end. I liked it, I was good at it, and I can always fall back on it if need be. I’ve now experienced almost everything I’ve wanted to experience about school […]
Summer 2017 Travel Roundup
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome: +++ Peace Park & Museums: +++ Itsukushima Shrine: + Hiroshima Castle: + Hiroshima Carp: + Hiroshima: ++ Okinawa War Memorials: ++ Churaumi Aquarium: ++ Fate/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel Part I: Presage Flower: ++ Shuri Castle: + […]
Tokyo: Round 3
The first time I was in Tokyo, I had just arrived in Japan and quickly left for the countryside without having done much exploring. The second time I was in Tokyo, I went to some crappy, overpriced bars in Shinjuku […]
Japan, Here I Come!
I got accepted to the JET Program! It all started when I went blind a few years ago. I needed a hobby that didn’t involve seeing stuff, so I decided to learn Japanese through podcast lessons. Since listening comprehension is […]
Japan: Who Cares?
I like anime. Japan isn’t anime. Q.E.D. Like most people, I enjoy a good story. Anime has consistently delivered better stories than any other form of entertainment I’ve ever come across. That’s why I’m a fan. There’s nothing uniquely Japanese […]