Modern Day Geisha — Shizuka’s StoryShizuka, a young women of 24, had been working in the Japanese rifure industry for approximately one year when…Dec 19, 2022Dec 19, 2022
Modern Day Geisha — Japanese Rifure“Modern Day Geisha” is a project dedicated to introducing the various ‘female companionship’ businesses that have come, gone, and…Dec 7, 2022Dec 7, 2022
How 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!Aug 13, 2019A response icon1Aug 13, 2019A response icon1
What 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?Aug 2, 2019A response icon1Aug 2, 2019A response icon1
Published inStorius MagazineI Started a Blog/Podcast/Stream — Now How Do I Get Famous?The challenges of pursuing internet fameJun 20, 2019Jun 20, 2019
Father’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.Jun 15, 2019Jun 15, 2019
Killing 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…Jun 11, 2019Jun 11, 2019
5 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!Jun 6, 2019A response icon1Jun 6, 2019A response icon1
Published inThe 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!May 27, 2019May 27, 2019
Published inStorius 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.Apr 23, 2019A response icon1Apr 23, 2019A response icon1
