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Karuta Forever: At a Real Life Karuta Demonstration

The Paper had the privilege of attending a real life karuta demonstration in the Washington DC area. He even got to play. Did he win? Find out!

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12 Days of Christmas: Otakon Cosplay Fail?

This anime moment is not exactly a fond one. It was Saturday night at Otakon and I was hanging out with Linda at Jenag’s and Hazu’s hotel room where…

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Chihayafuru 2 Episode 24: When I Must Hide These Feelings

So Arata won because the Queen was sick? Here I was thinking the match is akin to the US Open in 2009 when Del Potro…

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Chihayafuru 2 Episode 23: To See The Beautiful Cherry Blossoms

As if there was any doubt previously, I am definitely cosplaying Arata for Otakon. And now I know exactly what to say and the expression…

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Chihayafuru 2 Episode 22: Long Last We Meet

Fashion fades, only style remains the same. Coco’s infinite fashion wisdom in those words defined and continues to shape my wardrobe choices. Two weeks ago,…

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Chihayafuru 2 Episode 21: But Its Legacy Continues to Spread

That was… not possible. I realize it’s anime and the lovely and talented Chihaya but one does not reach comparable dexterity in the non dominant…

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