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Shimanami Kaido: A Foolproof Guide to Enjoying Japan’s Cycling Sanctuary

Seventy kilometers, six scenic islands, six massive bridges, and two prefectures — all woven together by a single blue line

8 min read15 hours ago

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Shimanami Kaido: A Foolproof Guide to Enjoying Japan’s Cycling Sanctuary

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Hanami Highlights: A Photo Journey along the Meguro River

How to avoid (or join) the crowds at one of Tokyo’s most popular cherry blossom venues

4 min readMar 25, 2024

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Hanami Highlights: A Photo Journey along the Meguro River

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Tokyo Cycling: Riding along the Zenpukuji River

Tokyo’s lesser-known rivers are great for quick, scenic rides

4 min readMar 22, 2024

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Tokyo Cycling: Riding along the Zenpukuji River

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Why Voice of Cards Is One of the Best Video Games for Learning Japanese

Voice of Cards offers eager Japanese learners an amazingly accessible way to engage with the language

4 min readMar 18, 2024

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Why Voice of Cards Is One of the Best Video Games for Learning Japanese

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3 Underrated Tools for Learning Japanese

You can get started with each one for free, so what do you have to lose?

4 min readJan 25, 2024

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3 Underrated Tools for Learning Japanese

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How Cultural Authenticity Powered Japan’s Global Gaming Resurgence

Japan’s story unfolds just like the narrative of your favorite role-playing game, complete with triumphs, defeats, and hope for the future

5 min readJan 20, 2024

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How Cultural Authenticity Powered Japan’s Global Gaming Resurgence

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Why the Japanese Nintendo 3DS Is an Amazing Device for Learning Japanese

Take willpower out of the equation and create an immersive environment that forces you to use Japanese at all costs

7 min readJan 20, 2024

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Why the Japanese Nintendo 3DS Is an Amazing Device for Learning Japanese

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3 Takeaways from the 2023 Japan Mobility Show — Saga Consulting

The Tokyo Motor Show is back for the first time since 2019. Rechristened as the Japan Mobility Show after a pandemic-induced hiatus, this…

4 min readDec 1, 2023

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3 Takeaways from the 2023 Japan Mobility Show — Saga Consulting

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Supercharge Your Japanese with the Ultralearning Principle of Directness

On an unforgettable April day back in 2008, I found myself sitting across a desk from a travel agent in Nishi-Shinjuku, clutching a pair of…

6 min readJul 10, 2023

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Supercharge Your Japanese with the Ultralearning Principle of Directness

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Matt (Game Gengo): Learning and Teaching Japanese through Video Games and YouTube

What is the best way to learn Japanese? “Focus on what works best for you,” says Matt, creator of the Game Gengo YouTube channel. And when…

9 min readJun 20, 2023

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Matt (Game Gengo): Learning and Teaching Japanese through Video Games and YouTube

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Anthony Griffin

Anthony Griffin

Founder and principal consultant (www.consultsaga.com) helping Japan-based organizations market to and communicate with international audiences.

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