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The personalized use of language is often seen during the action scenes. The traditional japanese language was often used within the story, the use of these terms authenticates the stories settings. Although the story is written in English, references are often made in Japanese romanji. This authenticates the story to the original anime. For example: The use of ‘Makyo Hyosho’ is an example of the japanese language which is often used throughout the story. ‘Secret jutsu: Crystal Ice Mirrors’

cultural diversity of Peru’s population has furthered this uniqueness through the incorporation of flavors and cooking techniques from immigrants with roots in Europe, Africa, China and Japan. NIKKEI Second to Brazil, Peru has one of the largest Japanese immigrant communities in the world. Having left Okinawa and mainland Japan in pursuit of a better quality of life,

characterization to depict how Japanese life was affected by Western culture after World War II. Minor characters such as Yasuo Kawamoto and Chiyoko symbolize the West, while the island of Uta-Jima is a symbol of Japan as a whole. The novel pits the ancient, traditional values of the island against the new, brash values of the West. Off the shores of Uta-Jima, the author describes a world slowly succumbing to Western encroachment. The author depicts Shinji as the embodiment of Japanese values pre-World War

Ukiyo-e and its Effects on Japanese and Western Culture Art is a very important aspect to Japanese culture. It is a visual expression of Japanese culture and history. Japanese art covers many subjects such as landscapes, historical and fictional stories, people, and architecture. Throughout Japanese history, one of the most popular genres of Japanese art were the Ukiyo-e, wood block prints. Many artists such as Katsushika Hokusai and Tsukioka Yoshitoshi became famous creating Ukiyo-e artwork. The

Yukio Mishima’s The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea is set in the backdrop of post-war Japan, which at the time faced a period of serious turmoil. Subsequent to World War II, the Japanese encountered food shortages and homelessness in addition to a relinquishment of their cultural identity as western influence increased. In The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea, Mishima demonstrates his personal views towards the westernization of Japan. In the novel, Mishima characterizes Fusako Kuroda

In listening to the Interactive Oral, I found that learning about the normality of Japanese society broadened my understanding of Eriko and her life. In Japanese society, it is not considered appropriate to stand out in a crowd and be different or unique. Eriko is an extreme example of the reverse of the norm of Japanese society. She wears tons of makeup knowingly which makes her face lit up compared to the norm of using makeup to simply enhance natural beauty. Apart from this, being transgender

The most popular genre of anime is science fiction, a genre that regularly explores futuristic apocalyptic scenarios. Apocalyptic anime has been influenced by several factors, such as Japanese environmental disasters like the contamination of Minamata Bay, aesthetic elements like mono no aware, religious imagery, and economic crises. In this essay, I will be focusing on how the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 have influenced apocalyptic anime, specifically Akira and

first. Traditionally children were taught at home. Grandparents read poems and tales while parents taught practical skills. From the late nineteenth century on, Ainu were educated in Japanese schools. The Ainu still face discrimination. Ainu children that go to these Japanese schools are often bullied and called Inu (Japanese for "dog"). About 3.8 percent of Ainu are on welfare, 1.3 points higher than the national average and only 17.4 percent of Ainus received a university education, compared to the

In every walk with nature one receives far more than one seeks. The Samurai’s Garden is a book that encompasses the beauty and importance of the natural world through many individuals’ experiences. Tsukiyama expresses the belief that humans need help from an outside force, so that they can be relieved from their grief and misery. In the novel, The Samurai’s Garden, Gail Tsukiyama conveys the theme that in order to heal, people need nature; she accomplishes this through her use of Sachi, Matsu, and

Crafting a masterful anime is similar to cultivating a delicate flower, it requires a willingness to accept circumstances the way they are, and not the way we wish them to be. Lithops, a flower with a low dependence on water, can have their skins burst if they are oversaturated with excess liquids. In the same breath, an anime that strives for over-the-top action sequences (e.g. run-of-the-mill Shounen anime) but neglects the political, economic, and social struggles that accompany those events