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Frame and Frameless

     We believe that we all have our own frames of lives. Frame has been shaping day by day of your life. And, of course, there is... read more

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National Narratives in Floating World

     I think that narratives make people grow up in either good or bad ways.  We encounter a lot of narratives in our daily l... read more

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Remember those days(^^)/

     I bet that Everyone has hometowns and has old memories of hometowns.  Sometimes, we remember those days and feel nostalg... read more

Posted 4 months ago - 3 comments

Before and After

    Today I am going to analyze the character Masuji Ono from the book called "An Artist of the Floating World" by Kazuo Ishi... read more

Posted 4 months ago - 0 comments

Hestia and Icarus

     I bet that everyone has the sense of Hestia and Icarus. Now, I am studying abroad to come to Chico. I am from Japan. In summe... read more

Posted 5 months ago - 3 comments

My Ideal Place to Live in

      What is your favorite place to live which is extremely comfortable?  Actually, I am not sure yet because I have no... read more

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About myself.

     Let me explain about myself.  First, my name is Akihiko Nishiyama.  I have weird long name because I am Japanese.&n... read more

Posted 5 months ago - 3 comments

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