Nicholas Andriani

Tag: Hanafuda deck

Day 5 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Sarumaru no Dayū (猿丸大夫), the Immortal Poet of Haian Japan. Bonus: We’re Diving into Nintendo’s First Game!

Jun 25, 2023

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Nicholas Andriani

in 100 days of translation, 百人一首, game development, game Ideas, game studies, gaming, Hyakunin Isshu, Hyakunin Isshu (百人一首), japan, japanese literature, japanese poetry, japanese video games, japanese videogames, localization, nintendo, popular culture, Popular Culture Studies, translation, writing

Explore the beauty of classical poetry with our translation challenge and dive into the captivating history of Nintendo’s hanafuda cards. Discover the artistry and cultural significance of both ancient verses and modern gaming