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Bilingual Bento is a delightful mix of language learning, cultural tidbits, and entertainment.

Just like a bento box, this podcast offers a variety of flavours to savour.

02/12/2024

It’s been a good year 💪🇯🇵

01/12/2024

Just finished Like A Dragon: Yakuza series on Amazon Video. The series was fun, though a little different to what I was expecting. I think if you go into it not expecting scene-for-scene accuracy to the video games, it’s really enjoyable.

My only major gripe was the serious issues with subtitles vanishing mid-episode. It really ruined the immersion and considering how much money Amazon make, I can’t help but get annoyed. It’s basic accessibility….

7/10 - Definitely recommend 🙂

01/12/2024

I can't believe how long it's been since I've recorded! I hope you're all doing well and thanks for sticking with me. In this weeks episode I talk about where I've been, what I've been up to over the last 2 and a bit months!

Episode 14 is out NOW! - https://linktr.ee/bilingualbento

15/09/2024

Friendship with summer has ended, now autumn is my new best friend. I am back with all of the gossip and tidbids you love, enjoy 50 minutes of me talking your ear off in this weeks episode of Bilingual Bento.

Tune in now to Bilingual Bento Episode 13: http://linktr.ee/bilingualbento

06/08/2024

The sun is out and the skies are clear, the world is our oyster! - Tune in now to Bilingual Bento Episode 12: linktr.ee/bilingualbento

On this weeks podcast:
🚘Car trouble
🐝 Megacon Manchester
🚔Is Nekokurage going to jail?!
📣Your questions

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22/07/2024

Tune in now to Episode 11 of Bilingual Bento: linktr.ee/bilingualbento

Life has been double busy, but that means we can have a good ol chinwag on Bilingual Bento!

On this weeks podcast:
🙅‍♀️Some bad luck
💙 Happy family news
📖 Japanese literature
📺 Anime and Manga
📢☺️ Your questions

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18/07/2024

A Woman of Pleasure 👘🧡 by Kiyoko Murata and translated into English by Juliet Winters Carpenter.

To begin with, you’re thrust into the very brutal and real world of s*x work in late Edo/ early Meiji era Japan. Murata spares no details here, so be warned!

I was aware of courtesans from other books I have read, but many of them focus on adults who are a few years into their position. Seeing things through the eyes of an adult, examining the adult world.

I’ve not read anything which quite encapsulates the naïvety of our young protagonist, Aoi Ichi. She is a young girl, unaware of the desires of men. Murata describes Ichi’s experience with language that is reflective of a 15 year olds experience. Seeing things through her innocent eyes, trying to make sense of the world around her.

Towards the end I enjoyed how the courtesans realised they could take control of their destinies. Without spoiling much, it was a satisfying resolution to their stories.

I absolutely flew through this book, I found it interesting to say the least. Some parts were very difficult, especially around subjects such as misogyny and abuse. But overall it was insightful and enjoyable to read.

Throughly recommended 🙂

14/07/2024

Butter by Asako Yuzuki 🧈💛

I’ve just finished this book and thoroughly enjoyed it, it’s a bit of a slow burner but I think it embodies Japanese culture from my Western POV (to a degree, ignorance).

I’ve seen people say that it’s boring, but I disagree. I think it manipulates the reader, falling under the spell of Manako Kajii. I felt towards the end of the book, completely betrayed, but it was then I realised how mesmerised I had been by Rika’s personal journey.

I think when I re-read it, knowing what the final outcome is, it will be a completely different journey.

Highly recommended from me 🙂

08/07/2024

Tune in now to Episode 10 of Bilingual Bento: linktr.ee/bilingualbento

The grass is always greener on the other side, which I am pleased about! After a bit of a rocky week I am back, bright eyed and bushy tailed with Episode 10 of Bilingual Bento, I get a bit mushy when talking about my 8 year anniversary with Drew, feeling positive but cautious about the UK General Election results, very excited about new summer anime and some amazing news about new season announcements coming Winter 2024 and 2025!

As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail[dot]com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

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06/07/2024

Plus-Sized Elf starts today! Have you watched the first episode yet? 🍟🧝‍♀️

02/07/2024

Just watched the first episode of My Wife had No Emotion (僕の妻は感情がない) and I love it! I have read the manga and the anime has really captured the style of the story so well. I can’t wait for episode 2 🦾🩶

01/07/2024

Episode 9 of Bilingual Bento is out NOW!

It's been a bit of a rocky week, with Drew having COVID amongst other things, but there's sprinkles of happiness to be found amongst everything!

Tune in now! - http://linktr.ee/bilingualbento

24/06/2024

The one weekend of the year where I can be an unfiltered otaku has arrived, this is the SunnyCon 2024 Special! - In this episode I delve into Newcastle's biggest anime convention, whilst doing the weekly round up.

Tune in now! - linktr.ee/bilingualbento

23/06/2024

The sheer scope of skill and talent at this convention is wonderful, it was great to make new friends and catch up with old friends (even old school friends!). Another successful Sunnycon ❤️

17/06/2024

32 roatations around the sun, 32 years of ups and downs, 32 years of being me! - Episode 7 of Bilingual Bento is out AND it's a birthday special 🥳 Tune in now! - http://linktr.ee/bilingualbento

03/06/2024

Episode 5 of Bilingual Bento is out NOW! - linktr.ee/bilingualbento

It’s the start of Gemini season and....I’m all alone?! there’s no one here beside me...🎵 Well Drew’s on their cruise and I’m trying to fill my time or I will be sad and cry, so I’ve been to the theatre, the cinema, seen my friends, listened to new music, read manga and watched Golden Kamuy on Netflix.

There’s a whole boat loads of stuff about upcoming anime and also things I might start watching on Crunchyroll. Oh yeah and I mispronounce “Nokotan” as “Nonotan” 🤦

As always, if you have any questions, queries or comments for next weeks episode, send them over to bilingualbento[at]gmail.com or contact me on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram.

31/05/2024

I spoke on Bilingual Bento about how I’d never seen or read Golden Kamuy. I’ve just sat down with my lunch and I’m going to watch the Netflix adaptation. If you want to hear my thoughts, tune into Episode 5 on Monday!

27/05/2024

Episode 4 of Bilingual Bento is out NOW! - linktr.ee/bilingualbento

In this weeks podcast we talk the summer season of anime, why I STILL haven’t finished Shōgun and an amazing story of overcoming my language learning anxiety ❤️

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