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Miura Shion Interview Part 11: The Meaning of Reading and Teaching

By Laeza February 13, 2017, 9:00 pm February 20, 2017 0

Miura Shion is the original author of Fune wo Amu (2011) otherwise also known as The Great Passage. The anime adaptation started airing from October 16 on Fuji Television’s noitaminA block. The interview consists of eleven parts; this is the last part on reading and teaching children who dislike Japanese language. Please go to part one “Encountering a Dictionary” to read the interview from the beginning.

The Meaning of Reading and Teaching

You might think that’s for the best, but to a child it might be a pain. Because the way of receiving completely differs depending on the child. For this reason education is difficult, and that’s why education is important.

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Miura Shion Interview Part 10: The Meaning Of “Reading with Everyone”

By Laeza February 10, 2017, 10:30 pm February 10, 2017 0

Miura Shion is the original author of Fune wo Amu (2011) otherwise also known as The Great Passage. The anime adaptation started airing from October 16 on Fuji Television’s noitaminA block. The interview consists of eleven parts; this is the tenth part on reading together in Japanese language lessons. Please go to part one “Encountering a Dictionary” to read the interview from the beginning.

The Meaning Of “Reading with Everyone”

To become able to communicate well with words is unreasonably difficult, to the point it might last a lifetime.

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Miura Shion Interview Part 9: The Power of a Motif

By Laeza February 10, 2017, 9:00 pm February 15, 2017 0

Miura Shion is the original author of Fune wo Amu (2011) otherwise also known as The Great Passage. The anime adaptation started airing from October 16 on Fuji Television’s noitaminA block. The interview consists of eleven parts; this is the ninth part on using a motif in storytelling. Please go to part one “Encountering a Dictionary” to read the interview from the beginning.

The Power of a Motif – the Activity Known as Creating a Story

Everyone gradually retold the details in a way that would make it more amusing. The activity of stories, which have expanded and continued on, is connected to the novels and movies of these days.

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Miura Shion Interview Part 8: The Profession Known as the Novelist

By Laeza January 11, 2017, 11:00 pm February 10, 2017 0

Miura Shion is the original author of Fune wo Amu (2011) otherwise also known as The Great Passage. The anime adaptation started airing from October 16 on Fuji Television’s noitaminA block. The interview consists of eleven parts; this is the seventh part on Miura’s thoughts on what it means to be a novelist. Please go to part one “Encountering a Dictionary” to read the interview from the beginning.

The Profession Known as the Novelist

I haven’t started thinking about the next development at all even though the deadline has passed. The idea that it won’t even come to mind is constantly there. But, it’s not good to get disconcerted there. I stay calm and start negotiations.

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Miura Shion Interview Part 7: More Reading Than Writing – Middle School Days

By Laeza January 11, 2017, 10:00 pm February 15, 2017 0

Miura Shion is the original author of Fune wo Amu (2011) otherwise also known as The Great Passage. The anime adaptation started airing from October 16 on Fuji Television’s noitaminA block. The interview consists of eleven parts; this is the seventh part on Miura’s reading habits during her middle school days. Please go to part one “Encountering a Dictionary” to read the interview from the beginning.