Anime, Manga, and Corabo Culture In Japan

Do you like Japanese Anime or Manga? Do you know Pokemon, Super Mario, Hello Kitty, Ghibli, Sailor Moon, Demon Slayer or Jujutsu Kaisen? Once you come to Japan, you will find yourself in the middle of the manga world. If you arrive at Haneda Airport, this manga mural will welcome you. My brother Noah loves ONE PIECE. Do you know that anime? As for me, I like all sorts of anime, JPOP and KPOP and I hope you know some of those. I negotiated with Third-Inc and included visit to Studio Ghibli museum. I think we will go there either session 1 or session 3 because I am not sure if you like Japanese anime or not.

My Dad sent me a photo of Sushi and this anime. Do you this anime?

My Dad took my grandmother to a Sushi lunch at Sushiro, a popular kaiten sushi place in Japan. He told me that they were doing “Corabo” with anime Haikyu!! He said that sushi in the photo was specially made for Haikyu concept and came with the sticker. He asked me if I want it. I am willing to give this sticker if any of you know Haikyu!! “Corabo” is one of those abbreviated English word that Japanese people like to use. Corabo = Corroboration. Some example of those abbreviated English words are as follows;

Nego = negotiation

Pasocon=personal computer

Disuru=disrespect

Ros=Los Angeles

Some Japanese learners say those are the hardest Japanese words to understand. I am happy to teach you these words, slangs, and proper Japanese if you are interested.

Are you interested in getting some Japanese anime items when you come to Japan? I will teach you special ways to get those items in a very deep discount. By the way, in stead of getting a part-time job, I am selling some anime goods online. I am attaching my link of my shop. Next year, I am applying to college, and I am so afraid if I can afford. May be some of you are in high school like me, and need some money. This internship will pay you and if you buy anime items in Japan and sell them like I do, you can earn some money for college. My shop is called hagichan in Mercari. Please visit!

Snow and Cherry Blossom in Tokyo TODAY

Hi everyone! Hannah again! My Dad is currently in Tokyo to take care of his parents. He sent me this photo. IT IS SNOWING! It is cherry blossom season in Tokyo, but rather than cherry petals flying, you see snow in the photo. In Japanese, we call Sakura (cherry) Fubuki (snow storm) when cherry petals are flying like snow. However, this time, it is real snow. A bit too early for cherry blossoms (you see small cherry tree on this photo)

This bridge is called SAKURA Bashi. It is like a park on the to of Sumida river, no cars are allowed. Hundreds of Sakura trees are planted both side of the river. You see the bottom of Tokyo Skytree on the other end. Also, Choumeiji Temple is on the other side. It is the original place for SAKURA Mochi, a popular sweets in Japan, and I love it! It said that the monk of the temple invented Sakura Mochi in 1717. Mochi is wrapped by pickled (salted) cherry leaves. The aroma and taste of cherry leaves go very well with sweetness of ANKO (sweet beans inside). In Kansai, Domyoji style Sakyra mochi is more popular. Sakura bridge is very close to where the interns will stay this summer. I will take you to that place on the second day of your arrival and you can all try Sakura Mochi before visiting Tokyo Skytree.

My Dad told me that strong wind broke his umbrella. The strong wind in Spring is called “Haru (Spring) Ichiban (number one)”, a spring storm. It is the sign of the beginning of the new season. In Japan, Spring is the beginning of new school year. It is also a graduation season. People like to take photo with their graduation dress and cherry blossoms.

Cherry blossom is very special for Japanese people. Inazo Nitobe, a noble Japanese politician before World War II (he served as the deputy secretary general of League of Nations (pre-war United Nations). He wrote a book called “Bushido” (The Way of Samurai). At the beginning of the book, he writes, “Chivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than cherry blossom”. What he meant is that cherry blossom lasts very short period of time but it enlightens and brightens people. It gives hope and meaning to the life for Samurai. Even if your life is short, how it impacts others is more important. Being Samurai is a way to live and willingness to sacrifice your soul for the good of people.

My grandfather told me that our ancestor was Samurai who was a clan of Fujiwara during 14th century, During Edo period, they became Fudasashi (investment banker - rend money for the future of rice that Daimyo receive at the end of the year). After Meiji revolution, my ancestor started business as a whole seller of stationary items. The shop was called Harukiya (Spring Tree). They were one of the largest supplier to the imperial Japanese government before the war. However, on March 10th 1945, everyone except for my grandfather was perished by Tokyo Bombing. When you come to Japan, probably my grandfather will talk about that story. Any ways, Spring is special season for my family.

Schedule Change Announced

Hi! This is Hannah, internship staff for the summer. Some of you might noticed that the schedule has been changed. This is due to the delay on English version of Kanri-Roid app. Third Inc has about 150 employees and many of them are AI and IT developers. However, due to the increase of the AI development business, they told us that the translation work might take longer. I just received a photo they took at manager director meeting. You will meet these people to work during this summer!

People at Third-Inc are very nice but many of them are not good at communicating in English. You will find that many Japanese people are not good at speaking English. However, I think they are just very shy. Because of the discipline at the school, many Japanese people are afraid of making mistakes. That is the reason why they say that they do not speak English. If you speak slowly or write down what you are saying, they will understand. I think it is better than using translation app because it will help Japanese people to practice their English. Many of them say that they want to improve their English and need a little more confidence. Please be patient with them and please give compliments when they try to use their English. The confidence will help them continue practicing English.

Do any of you read and write Japanese? Do any of you are expert on Chat GPT? If you can help translating some of the app languages, I would appreciate it. We may even pay you extra for helping us. I speak, read and write Japanese but I am currently extremely busy for school, SAT prep, and concerts - I am a member of Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. I just performed at Disney Concert Hall with LA Phil. Since I will be traveling to England for a concert tour in June, I will not come to Japan until July 15th. Therefore, the schedule change helped me continue to serve as a staff this summer! I am really looking forward to meeting you all and becoming friends! Tokyo is a safe and fun place to hang out. Let’s have fun this summer!

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