Tag: japanese studies
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10 Videogame Characters Inspired By Japanese Folklore
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in Academia, animal crossing, anime, Anthropology, Art, asia, asian studies, digital communities, folklore, folkloresque, folklorist, japan, japanese cinema, japanese folklore, japanese mythology, japanese video games, japanese videogames, jrpg, kojiki, Mythology, nihon shoki, pokemon, popular culture, shinto, shintoism, videogames, writing, yokai, zeldaChinese and Korean traders introduced Buddhism, Daoism, Hinduism, and the ever present Confucianism while Japan provided various regional myths, legends, and lore. These ingredients were brewed into various and effervescent cultures all across Japan. Each village responding accordingly by pasting outside influences upon their daily lives. These elements were transformed Japan’s landscape and ecosystem and…
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Day 6 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu – Middle Counselor Yakamochi (中納言家持)
This project of translating the Hyakunin Isshu is a labor of love, and I am incredibly grateful for your support and enthusiasm along the way. Your engagement and encouragement fuels my passion to bring these timeless poems to life and share them with a wider audience.
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SPRING READING: FROM STRANGE WORLDS TO LIFE BETWEEN WORDS
Be mindful of books in translation and Make time for reading this spring. The world will thank you. I would love to hear your recommendations!
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Creating a “Matter-verse” for Asean fandom communities with guest-host D.A. Attamimi
4 min read Topics A study on fandoms in Asean, plus Japan, delves into what matters for a fandom, with the resulting concept of “Matter-verse” being a manifestation of the core learnings, says HILL Asean’s Devi Attamimi. Finding a welcoming fandom community is a good opportunity for brands. People in Asean see brands as a…
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From Ulysses to Knausgaard: Time to Read That 500+ Page Novel
They’re long term investments to be sure but among the most enriching choices we’ll ever make. From my years-long commitment to Knausgaard’s monumental sextet “My Struggle” to the 2013 saga Americanah by author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Or how about regaining time with Proust? Or risking a go with Infinite Jest? Why not stir up belly-churning…