Jason MuellModern Day Geisha — Shizuka’s StoryShizuka, a young women of 24, had been working in the Japanese rifure industry for approximately one year when…5 min read·Dec 19, 2022----
Jason MuellModern Day Geisha — Japanese Rifure“Modern Day Geisha” is a project dedicated to introducing the various ‘female companionship’ businesses that have come, gone, and…8 min read·Dec 7, 2022----
Jason MuellHow Much Does it Cost to Produce an Anime Episode?We hear so much about the plight of modern Japanese animators, so I think it’s about time we talk about the budgets they’re working under!6 min read·Aug 13, 2019--1--1
Jason MuellWhat Is the Origin of the “Naruto Run”?The “Naruto Run” is a staple of Japanese anime. But where did it come from, and how did it become a ninja mainstay?5 min read·Aug 2, 2019----
Jason MuellinStorius MagazineI Started a Blog/Podcast/Stream — Now How Do I Get Famous?The challenges of pursuing internet fame8 min read·Jun 20, 2019----
Jason MuellFather’s Day After Dad’s Gone: the Loss, the Recovery, and the Road AheadMy story on how I’ve learned to survive, and thrive, through Father’s Day after the loss of my own.5 min read·Jun 15, 2019----
Jason MuellKilling the Frog - The Challenge of Translating HumorHow do you translate humor, especially in a visual medium? Today we explore some of the strategies used in bringing manga to English…5 min read·Jun 11, 2019----
Jason Muell5 Common Words You Didn’t Realize Were JapaneseSushi, karate, matcha… today we’re going beyond the usual suspects to look at the words you use every day and never even knew were Japanese!7 min read·Jun 6, 2019--1--1
Jason MuellinThe StartupDon’t -chan Me, Bro! — The Problem With Honorifics in TranslationHonorifics are a big deal in Japanese. But how do we address them in translation, and why does it matter? Today we’ll explore this issue!5 min read·May 27, 2019----
Jason MuellinStorius Magazine5 Secrets No One Tells You About Being a TranslatorEver wonder what it’s like to be a translator? Interested in being one yourself? Well, I have a few secrets I’d like to share with you.8 min read·Apr 23, 2019--1--1
