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The Heights of Cosplay: WCS 2023
This article originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of Connect. Mark Christensen (Fukuoka) Cosplay. In just a few decades, what once was a very niche hobby has become wildly popular with fandom communities, conventions, ...
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Suzume: Film Review (Spoiler-Free)
This article is a web original Veronica Nielsen (Hiroshima) In November 2022, Makoto Shinkai’s latest anime film from Comix Wave Films, Suzume (Suzume no Tojimari in Japan), premiered in Japanese theaters about three years after ...
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Journaling on JET:
How to Get Started and How to Keep Going This article originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of CONNECT. Jessica Adler (Kagoshima) Japan’s world of stationery is a treat to any and all interested ...
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Ado: The Anonymous Singer Rising to Fame in Japan
This article originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of CONNECT. Veronica Nielson (Hiroshima) Known as a pop culture powerhouse in the world, it’s no secret that Japan delivers plenty of quality entertainment from anime, ...
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Why I wish I taught before I learnt
This article originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of CONNECT. Finlay McBride (Kagoshima Prefecture) Four months ago, I began teaching English in Japan and so far, it’s been nothing short of rewarding. The students ...
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A Sip of the World: Cafes and Cultural Exchange in Japan
This article originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of CONNECT. Misha Husic (Hyogo Prefecture) What was once a gateway for Japanese people to experience Western life has, over time, evolved into a way for ...
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Reviews and Recommendations (Lovecraft Country)
This article is a web original Marco Cian [Note, this article was written before the charges of domestic abuse were levied at lead actor Jonathan Majors. It is in no way intended as an endorsement ...
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What’s New with the King of Kawaii?
An Interview with Brand 6%DOKIDOKI This article originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of CONNECT. Holly Walder (Gunma) Opened in 1995 by Sebastian Masuda, 6%DOKIDOKI stands at the forefront of kawaii fashion. The brand is ...
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Finding Fashion in Japan
Addressing challenges of clothes shopping in Japan This article originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of CONNECT. Holly Walder (Gunma) Key Findings 78.3% say they experience sizing issues in Japan because the clothes are ...
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Scene Report
Digging deep and finding your way into your local underground music community This article originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of CONNECT. Ryon Morrin (Hokkaido) From the very first time I stepped foot into ...
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