If you’ve ever wanted to learn Japanese through horribly-drawn manga, then today’s your lucky day!
Scott Wilson
After getting bored with high school French, Scott came to a crossroads in life whether to study Japanese or Native American Mohawk instead. Mohawk's lack of kanji was its ultimate downfall, and Scott hasn't looked back since. After years of non-stop sweating while working as a translator in sweltering Okinawa, he moved back to his native, delightfully frigid Massachusetts to work as a private Japanese tutor. His hobbies include re-reading One Piece for the hundredth time, dreaming about Shakey's Pizza, and getting feedback on stories he's written from both his wife and cat.
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Show off your voluptuous side that’s been waiting to burst out.
Studio Ghibli proves they are still the masters of animation even without the esteemed Hayao Miyazaki at the helm.
If you were looking for a way to brighten up the walk back to your car after work, you’ve found it.
These aren’t illustrations or romanticized stories – just normal Japanese people as they lived over a century ago.
Just be sure you’re wearing proper 19th-century attire – you don’t want to get any funny looks.
Necessary qualities: defense against cold, polite demeanor, and a fierce loyalty to Tim Hortons.
Do you think Magic: The Gathering and shogi players are “wasting their lives on just a game?”
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