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Anthony GriffininKokoro MediaWhy Voice of Cards Is One of the Best Video Games for Learning JapaneseVoice of Cards offers eager Japanese learners an amazingly accessible way to engage with the languageMar 18Mar 18
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Anthony GriffininKokoro MediaHow Cultural Authenticity Powered Japan’s Global Gaming ResurgenceJapan’s story unfolds just like the narrative of your favorite role-playing game, complete with triumphs, defeats, and hope for the futureJan 20Jan 20