Jacob's Japanese Journey

 私のへや 私はへやがすきです。まいにち私のへやをそうじします。だから、とてもきれいです。 でも、私はときどきいそがしいです。だから、ときどききれいじゃないです。へやがすきです、がときどきたいへんです。よくとてもあついです。しゅうまつににぎやかです。しずかでしたがげんきです。小さいへやがすきじゃないです、がまあまあです。

 Daily Activities こんにちは。きょう、I will explain some of my daily activities. わたしはごぜんごじおきます。ごぜんしちじしょくどうあさごはんをたべます。Normally, ごぜんくじがっこういきます。All day, せんせいをききます。Normally, ごごろくじりょうにかえます。わたしのへやがすきです。ごごしちじばんごはんをたべます。After class and dinner, しゅくだいをします。Finally, ごごじゅうじねます。

 An Interesting Series こにちは。Last week, I spent a great deal of time watching a series known as Tokyo Ghoul . It was an interesting plot that begged the question of whether or not humans can truly coexist with entities that feed on humans. Compared to other action-oriented anime, the series seemed to focus much more on the setting/environment by carefully adjusting the lighting to give off a dark and melancholic atmosphere. I highly recommend the series to anyone who craves a deeply philosophical story with hints of Japanese culture. Also, the series allowed me to practice some of my Japanese.  Words such as しつれいします、おはよございます、ありがとうございます、いってきます、and いってらっしゃい were frequently used. Unfortunately, I could not fully make out some of the longer sentences due to a lack of understanding of certain particles. However, I still feel that I reinforced some of my vocabulary!  さようなら。

 じこしようかい こんにちは。私わノックス。あめりかじんです。にねんせいです。わたしのせんこうわしんりがくです。 Earlier this week, I finished watching Neon Genesis Evangelion. The series was truly remarkable in terms of its ability to portray existential dread. In addition, its portrayal of the distinction between one's self-conception and external conceptions of one's person highlighted the equivocal nature of reality. The show also discusses a dilemma known as the Hedgehog's Dilemma—a sociological dilemma proposed by Arthur Schopenhauer. In short, it supposes that humans must always remain separated to some degree to prevent suffering. In other words, the closer that humans grow to one another, the greater the risk of pain. Given the aforementioned notion, it would then seem necessary to deem our perceived understanding of idealized bonds as nothing more than mere fantasy—which would simply act antithetical to one's being if established.  

 こんにちは 1st Blog Post Of Many Growing up, anime and manga were constantly spread around my house. Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball was frequently mentioned by my family members—along with other works. As such, most of my life has been filled with Japanese culture. It feels most appropriate to learn the language that is most often utilized in the aforementioned animated works.  . In addition to anime and manga, I have long enjoyed Japanese cuisine. More specifically, I have a liking for sushi(すし), okonomiyaki(おこのみやき), ramen (らめん), tempura, and yakisoba (やきそば). These commodifies are largely savory and have a distinct flavor—which adds variety to my diet and leaves me curious about other Japanese meals.  Overall, I am an adventurous person who loves to explore new concepts and ideas. I also find myself in favor of homogeneity—a core principle in Japan.