Sachie ArigainWriting 150WP4: Embracing Trauma With My Inner VoiceComing into college, it has been challenging for me (and I assume many of us) to get past small talk with other students, and dig deeper…May 6, 2022May 6, 2022
Sachie ArigainWriting 150WP3: Growing Up With Studio GhibliHaving lived in Japan for my whole life, I grew up watching the renowned Studio Ghibli films. Ever since I was in elementary school, I was…Apr 16, 2022Apr 16, 2022
Sachie ArigaPost 6: シティーポップ・The City Pop GenreIn the 1980s, Japan had the second-largest economy, and many upper-class citizens were drawn to a cosmopolitan, westernized lifestyle. More…Apr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
Sachie ArigaPost 5: 過労自殺・Suicide by Overwork in JapanSomething I’ve noticed living in Japan is that the work culture is very intense, to the point where many sacrifice their mental health in…Apr 2, 2022Apr 2, 2022
Sachie ArigaPost 4: 四谷・YotsuyaIn my WP2, I reflect on where and who I view as home. I decided to use this post as an opportunity to expand on my neighborhood…Mar 26, 2022Mar 26, 2022
Sachie ArigaWP2: Sounds of HomeFor my WP2, I self-produced a short film for the first time. The film revolved around where I view as home as well as my personal…Mar 19, 2022Mar 19, 2022
Sachie ArigainWriting 150WP1: 空所・Empty SpacesIn July of 2020, I pledged that I would record myself on Photo Booth once a month. If you watched the past 19 months of recordings, you…Feb 14, 2022Feb 14, 2022
Sachie ArigaPost 3: 私の世界観・My WorldviewWhen I was younger, I thought that a plant would grow inside of me if I swallowed a seed and that kissing someone meant that you were…Feb 14, 20221Feb 14, 20221
Sachie ArigaPost 2: 私と動画制作の旅・My Journey With FilmI balanced my Panasonic Hi-Vision camcorder on top of a pillow with my clumsy hands. I was ready to shoot the final scene; my stuffed…Feb 6, 20221Feb 6, 20221
Sachie ArigaPost 1: 私の名前・My Name (Writing Remix)Every time I am about to introduce myself, my brain automatically reminds me to say my name at a slower pace than usual, but also fast…Jan 13, 20221Jan 13, 20221