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Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2022

A small custom that still shows up today.

Kevin Henrique · Mar 16, 2021

Why canvas prints still feel current even as wall decor trends keep changing.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2021

Detective Conan’s Japanese title.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2021

Symbolism, care, and propagation for a popular houseplant.

Kevin Henrique · Mar 22, 2020

What each exam measures, who it is for, and why mixing them together can confuse more than help.

Kevin Henrique · May 21, 2019

A practical overview of marriage procedures and wedding costs in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Apr 24, 2019

A simpler guide to how Teer results are followed each day and why people keep checking both rounds.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2019

Acupuncture, shiatsu, yoga, and reiki in one clear overview.

Kevin Henrique · Aug 15, 2018

Korean insults make more sense when you see meaning and context together.

Kevin Henrique · Mar 03, 2018

A more realistic look at the gaming shifts that actually matter in Japan this year.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 28, 2018

Why classrooms, clubs and school festivals keep returning as one of anime's strongest storytelling spaces.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2018

A quick look at legal training, the bar exam, and the day-to-day role of lawyers in Japan.