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Day 4 of Hotsui Matsuri: What is Obon- Demystifying Japanese culture

August 13, 2021

Heyo~ Welcome to the 4th day of Hotsui Matsuri! What better way to start off Obon then to explain what it is, amirite? What is Obon? Obon is a celebration of life of ancestors that has passed on. Similar to the Mexican, Day of the Dead holiday. The belief is that during this time of … More Day 4 of Hotsui Matsuri: What is Obon- Demystifying Japanese culture

Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- The Mighty Kappa

August 12, 2021

Hey ya’ll. It’s Luna here, and today for Hotsui Matsuri I wanna talk about some Nihongo Legends. And today? Today on Nihongo Legends, we’re going to be talking about one of my favorite Japanese creatures; the legend of the Kappa. Why do I like Kappa? Literally no idea. But I have been interested in them … More Day 3 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- The Mighty Kappa

Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- Shrine Maidens

August 11, 2021

Welcome to day two of Hotsui Matruri! Last year, we cover shrines and legends, which means it’s only natural that we talk about Shrine Maidens this year. This beautiful culture is mesmerizing and it’s stories are captivating. These maidens are the gems of Shinto. History Shrine Maidens also known as Miko or Fujo are trained … More Day 2 of Hotsui Matsuri: Nihongo Legends- Shrine Maidens

Day 1 of Hotsui Matsuri: Traditional Japanese Instruments

August 10, 2021

Welcome, welcome to day number one of Hotsui Matsuri! Kicking off our blog summer festival, we’re going to be talking about something that I personally love, and that I’ve been seeing a lot of anime focusing around in the past few years: traditional Japanese instruments. Because yes. I am that person who would go watch … More Day 1 of Hotsui Matsuri: Traditional Japanese Instruments

Happy Hotsui Matsuri!

August 9, 2021

The breeze dances through the paper lanterns that adorn the streets. The sound of chattering comes from the long row of festival stalls, and the smells of divine festival food fills the air. You shift to fix your yukata, pause to breath in the scent of fresh Taiyaki, and then look up to the sun’s … More Happy Hotsui Matsuri!

Two Girls, One Aquarium– First Impressions: Shiroi Suna no Aquatope

August 5, 2021

Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! Can you believe it’s already August? I honestly can’t. It feels like once again, the year has just been zooming by and summer is nearly over and Star and I still haven’t been able to enjoy actual summer things. But that’s alright, because we’re currently enjoying the Olympics … More Two Girls, One Aquarium– First Impressions: Shiroi Suna no Aquatope

I’ll hate you but I’ll save you – First Impressions: Vanitas no Carte

July 29, 2021

Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday. I would like to begin by thanking Star for the name of this post. I have so many feeling about Vanitas that I often find it hard to talk about and make decisions about things regarding the anime. Now, when I say I have a lot of feelings, … More I’ll hate you but I’ll save you – First Impressions: Vanitas no Carte

Anime influences America- Brief history of the last 30 years

July 25, 2021

Hey! Welcome to the very first Anime influences America series of posts! I, Star, will be breaking down some of the history of anime in America. I understand this is a huge history so I will start with beginning of the hype for our generation and grow from there. (Just to keep this simple, it’s … More Anime influences America- Brief history of the last 30 years

A Memory in Speedos – First Impressions: Re-Main

July 22, 2021

Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! The sun is shining, the weather is warm, thankfully nobody has started any large forest fires this year, and we’re back at it with our first impressions for summer anime 2021! I, personally, am thankful for the incredibly mediocre group of anime that we have this season. Because … More A Memory in Speedos – First Impressions: Re-Main