Category Archives: Music

Hatsune Miku Promoting Toyota Corolla

Posted on May 6, 2011 by J Sensei

Hatsune Miku + Corolla = ? Hatsune Miku is a “vocaloid,” which means, rather than synthetic music, she is a synthetic singer with an unnaturally high pitched voice through the use of a computer program. Being a product from the … Continue reading →

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Japan Gaming Culture: Super Turrican

Posted on May 2, 2011 by J Sensei

Old Times, Good Times Super Turrican is one of the games for the Super Nintendo that, owing to the system, had “Super” tacked onto the front. Featuring a man in an armored suit, with some similarities to Metroid, this action … Continue reading →

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Why We Watch Anime, Part 2: Music

Posted on December 6, 2010 by J Sensei

Creativity in Music Building upon the principle of creativity, the second distinct reason why people watch anime has nothing to do with the eye. Rather, it has to do with the ear, filling our minds, and souls, with music that … Continue reading →

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Japanese Rap Music: Send In The Clowns

Posted on November 16, 2010 by J Sensei

Where Seriousness Goes To Die I make a bad clown. Even though I laugh at a lot in my personal life, I’ve been very reluctant to be a clown in my professional life. I’m just not good at it, but, … Continue reading →

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Star Driver Impressions, by Usa-Kun

Posted on October 26, 2010 by J Sensei

Hi, I’m Usa-Kun! (Actually I’m just a character being written by J Sensei but never mind that! I’m cute!!) Usa-kun: Hi!! Nice to meet everyone! You can call me Usa-kun. That’s as in, うさぎ (usagi), the Japanese word for rabbit. … Continue reading →

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 10

Posted on September 5, 2010 by J Sensei

Line Ten trust me おろしてみればいい そう                       君のために 僕がいるんだ Translation trust me /  just put it down and see                yes, I’m right here … Continue reading →

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 9

Posted on September 4, 2010 by J Sensei

Line Nine trust me この想いほどけないから                my dear 抱えた荷物 Translation Trust me / these feelings will never come apart       my dear / that baggage you carried Vocabulary & Grammar Notes Kono … Continue reading →

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 8

Posted on September 4, 2010 by J Sensei

Line Eight I’m here どこにいたって                     call me ひとつになれる Translation I’m here / no matter where you are          call me / we’ll become one Vocabulary & Grammar … Continue reading →

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 7

Posted on September 1, 2010 by J Sensei

We’re already up to part #7! Yes, it’s a long work in progress, but explaining things the right way takes time. Line Seven 変わることのない       愛はきっとここにある Translation That’s not something that’ll change          surely there … Continue reading →

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Learning Through Lyrics: Part 6

Posted on August 31, 2010 by J Sensei

Line Six 何度も伝えたい        君はひとりじゃない Translation I want to tell you over and over              you’re not alone Vocabulary & Grammar Notes Nando mo Japanese: なんども、何度も。 The first kanji is the “nan” as … Continue reading →

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