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    As time passes, societies and language evolve with the emergence of subcultural identities, new terminology, and inventive ways of utilizing the language. Making it easier for societies to adapt to the new ways of using their language. As subcultures become directed towards Japanese youth, the language will continue to change it’s representation in society through a cultural shift and usage of honorific, neologisms, emoticons, and coded words. While polite and honorific language hasn’t changed that much as time passed, it has adapted to the point where a majority of people will only utilize this type of speech given certain social situations. During Japan’s feudal period (1185-1868), honorific language was used towards people of high rank,…

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    Intro: My family and I have always loved the Nancy Drew books and computer games. One, of the adventure games in particular, had a significant influence on me. Shadow at the water's edge; the setting was Japan. The game gave you a look into the traditions and present-day culture. I was obsessed. There was fashion, foreign language, and an intriguing culture I knew nothing about. Immediately my computer desktop was flooded with pictures and links. This is where it all began. Japan would be a part…

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    Personal Statement

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    would truly love to participate in the JET Program as an assistant language teacher. I am fascinated with Japan, its culture and most importantly its people and teaching English in Japan would be an honor and a privilege. The experiences that I would attain from the JET program will be enriching, rewarding and support my in-depth ongoing understanding of Japan and its culture. My future career prospects could only benefit from the JET program and further expand my life experiences and personal…

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    Rwby Research Paper

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    Crunchyroll is a streaming service which primarily plays anime. Keeping Rwby listed, this company has created one of the biggest controversies of all time. Despite protests from viewers, Crunchyroll continues to feature Rwby on its streaming service. (Morlock, Anime Maru)For major companies to recognize and continue to classify Rwby as Anime, this provides another reason to consider it Anime. Finally, the experience and the ethnicity of Rwby’s creator is the ultimate indicator to is grouping.…

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    “Although both Japan and the United States mandate compulsory education, Japan’s entrance examination system exerts strong influences throughout the entire system” (Weiczorek, 105). Based on the article Japan, the country having a national educational standard, is one of the differences between the educations in the States versus Japan. In a cultural stand point another difference between Gangsta Rap and Anime, is that they both inspire its fans in different ways. It has been argued that…

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    companies across many different countries. A large amount of movies, T.V. shows, and comic books Americans read are heavily influenced by Japanese animation. Despite starting out as a propaganda film, many people would find it surprising how popular anime is today. Anime started as black and white propaganda films for WWII. Today anime is in color, often using CGI animation. New technology, better understanding of animation, and more globalization has made this evolution possible. The first…

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    ONCE AGAIN username ; jiminest name ; Akiko Akamatsu (あきこあかまつ) nicknames ; •Giggles - from her friends since she has a unque cute laugh •Energy Pill - from her family since she is always a ray of sun •Bunny - from her love interest since she's as cute as a rabbt •Pigglet - from the other celebrites snce she eats everythnig she sees plus shes super messy date of birth ; 7 - 23 - 97 age ; 20 place of birth ; Melbourne Australa hometown ; Melbourne Australa blood type ; O- nationality ; Australian…

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    Astro Boy Research Paper

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    When I first found out about Japanese culture I fell in love with it deeply, it made me feel like a child on its first game system. But there is one question about the assumption of it and that question is “Should the amount of american assumption be considered Cultural Appropriation?”No! American consumption of anime should be more of a cultural exchange instead. I believe that Anime/Manga is made for everyone starting with the very creation of Astro Boy.(The First Anime ever released in…

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    great experience for those who decide to dine there. The atmosphere can make or break a restaurant. If a restaurant has a good atmosphere, then it will make the customers want to come back for another meal. If a restaurant has an unpleasant atmosphere, this will cause customers to not return and possibly deter others from going. Now what is atmosphere? Atmosphere consists of the location of the business, type of dining whether casual or fine, and the theme. Bamboo has two locations that…

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    The Anime discourse community is made up of people who are fans of Japanese animated productions and Manga who are sometimes referred to as “otaku”. Not all members would identify with that term because of its derogatory connotations in Japan. People involved in the community come from a wide demographic, from many walks of life, and a wide range of ages. The discourse community allows them to come together to share their love of Japanese animation and Manga. A love and enthusiasm that some…

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