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The Story of Yasuke – The African Samurai

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Japanese Emoji: Explained

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What’s the deal with ように?

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Japanese Emoji: Explained

  • by Michaela Smith
  • Posted on November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

You know those Japanese emoji that you just cannot understand? It’s time to learn what they mean!

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  • Japanese Culture

The Story of Yasuke – The African Samurai

  • by Tariq Muhamed
  • Posted on December 11, 2019December 11, 2019

This is the legacy of the one and only African Samurai, Yasuke

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What’s the deal with ように?

  • by Tariq Muhamed
  • Posted on November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

If you’re learning Japanese, you’ll come across yō ni at some point in your studies. It’s easy to understand, but why is it so difficult to master?

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Japanese Mythology: Imperial Regalia

  • by Michaela Smith
  • Posted on October 22, 2019December 12, 2019

What are the imperial regalia of Japan? Let’s find out from Amaterasu and Susano-o.

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Sounds of Japan

  • by Tariq Muhamed
  • Posted on October 1, 2019October 1, 2019

From taiko to street performers, one of the most liberating elements of Japan and its culture resides in music.

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Michigan host families needed ASAP!

  • by JCMU
  • Posted on September 25, 2019

We need 2 host families for adult guests coming to Michigan soon!

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Being a POC in Japan

  • by Tariq Muhamed
  • Posted on September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

Being a person of color (POC), study abroad came with extra concerns for me. So I wanted to show you what my life in Hikone was like as a POC.

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No, liking anime doesn’t mean you’re a bad student

  • by Patrick Mercer
  • Posted on September 20, 2019September 20, 2019

As a student, I was often told that if you liked anime, you weren’t serious about studying Japanese. Which I took exception to as an anime fan myself!

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Japanese Mythology: Cosmogony

  • by Michaela Smith
  • Posted on August 29, 2019September 25, 2019

Interested in Japanese mythology? Read about how ancient Shintoism explained the creation of the world!

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What should I bring to JCMU?

  • by Michaela Smith
  • Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019

Wondering what to pack before going to JCMU? Read some tips from an alum!

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JCMU is an educational organization that coordinates various types of study abroad programs in Japan throughout the year. Our campus is located on the shore of Lake Biwa in the City of Hikone, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.

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The Story of Yasuke – The African Samurai

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What’s the deal with ように?

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