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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

A photo from Japan! The Sanmon gate at Nanzen-ji temple, Kyoto #photography #japan #nanzenji #kyoto

Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I watched The Wind Rises last night and it's a bit different from other Miyazaki films, being more grounded and non-fantastical as it's based on a true story (albeit loosely), but it's an amazing film and just as beautiful as his others. #thewindrises #studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #film #anime

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I read Horrible Histories Bath by Terry Deary and it was a real trip down memory lane. It's definitely for kids, but I loved HH when I was younger and enjoyed the nostalgia of reading one again while learning a little about my hometown. #horriblehistories #book #bath #terrydeary #history #nonfiction

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I recently finished Fire Emblem Engage on the Switch and it was very engaging! #fireemblem #fireemblemengage #switch #game #nintendo

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I recently read second Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comic collection and I might have read it at a slightly wrong time of year, but I really enjoyed it. It has some classic comics and it's a really well put together book! #thesimpsons #treehouseofhorror #simpsonscomics #book #comic

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A little teaser for my next translation. Coming soon! #teaser #book

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

More old EarthBound fanart from 2010! A Mr. Saturn quite taken with Paula wearing the saturn ribbon. #fanart #art #earthbound #mother #mother2 #paula #mrsaturn

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Some more old EarthBound fanart from 2010! Ness finding something else when sniffing for truffles. #fanart #art #earthbound #mother #mother2 #ness #masterbarf

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I recently watched Only Yesterday, by Studio Ghibli and it's a wonderful film of two different, but perfectly matched and equally great parts. See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/06/24/o... #onlyyesterday #studioghibli #anime #film #movie

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Haha, I've been slowly working on it for years now, to be fair. Gradually getting to the end, though.

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I recently read Nichijou volume 12, by Keiichi Arawi and it's amazing! Nichijou's my favourite manga series and it's just as funny and loveable as ever. Very happy it came back! See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/06/17/n... #nichijou #manga #book #keiichiarawi

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Kazuhiro Kurimoto is the artist for this section.

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A photo from England! Durham Cathedral over the river Wear, Durham #photography #england #uk #durham #durhamcathedral

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I just watched Mirai, directed by Mamoru Hosoda and it's amazing! A beautiful, fantastical story about childhood, family and what can happen when a new baby arrives. See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/06/03/m... #mirai #mamoruhosoda #anime #film #movie

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

More old EarthBound fanart from 2010! Poo fighting a Wetnosaur. #fanart #art #earthbound #mother #mother2 #poo #wetnosaur

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A photo from Japan! Kogetsudai (Mount Fuji raked sand sculpture), Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) temple garden, Kyoto #photography #japan #kyoto #ginkaku-ji

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

I just read Abroad in Japan, by Chris Broad and it's a somewhat up and down, but ultimately funny and engaging recounting of a decade spent in Japan. See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/a... #abroadinjapan #nonfiction #book #chrisbroad

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I watched King Kong vs. Godzilla recently (the original Japanese version) and it's just tons of fun! Godzilla and Kong made for a good match up! See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/18/k... #kingkongvsgodzilla #godzilla #kingkong #toho #film #movie

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

I just finished Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club for the Switch and it's a really nice little game! It's pretty simple and not the longest, but it's also really endearing and full of Peanuts charm. Great for fans of Charlie Brown and the gang! #snoopy&thegreatmysteryclub #peanuts #game #switch

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Why are the Oscars always a category on quiz shows? Nobody ever seems to know anything about them.

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

I recently finished Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 on the Switch and it's pretty much the perfect puzzle game! Tons of modes, characters and just a lot of fun all round. See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/p... #puyopuyo #tetris #puyopuyotetris2 #sega #game #switch

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Another piece of old EarthBound fanart from 2010! A Mr. Saturn quite taken with Paula wearing a Saturn Ribbon. #fanart #art #earthbound #mother #mother2 #paula #mrsaturn

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I watched through the episodes of Old Enough that were (until recently) available on Netflix and it's just a very cute and endearing show. A shame it's not available any more! See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/o... #oldenough #tvseries

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

I recently watched The Tale of Princess Kaguya, by Studio Ghibli and it's so amazing the word "masterpiece" doesn't really cover it. Beautiful in every way. See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/05/01/t... #thetaleofprincesskaguya #studioghibli #anime #film #movie

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

I recently finished watching the Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin anime and it's a good adaptation of an amazing game. I prefer the game it was based on, but it's nice to visit that world again. See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/s... #sakunaofriceandruin #anime

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

I just read Delicious in Dungeon volume 1, by Ryoko Kui and I loved it! The dungeon food is an interesting angle and the characters are all great. It's a tasty read! See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/d... #deliciousindungeon #manga #book #ryokokui

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A photo from Japan! Hiroshima Peace Memorial (The A-Bomb Dome), Hiroshima #photography #japan #hiroshima #hiroshimapeacememorialpark

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I recently read So I'm a Spider, So What? volume 2, by Okina Baba and it's a great book! Just as much fun as the first as our spider girl keeps getting stronger. See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/04/13/s... #soi'maspidersowhat #lightnovel #book #okinababa

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hoppers was amazing! I've not seen a new Pixar film since Lightyear and it was worth that somewhat unnecessary wait. #hoppers #film #pixar

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Why are biscuits good at basketball? Because they're made for dunking. #amazingpuns

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Another piece of old EarthBound fanart from 2010! Ness being haunted after all his friends got KOed. #fanart #art #earthbound #mother #mother2 #ness #paula #jeff #poo

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Jacob Saunders @jacob-saunders.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

I just finished Mario Kart World on the Switch 2 and it's amazing! I love the open world, the tracks, the different characters and costumes. All of it! See my full thoughts on my blog! jacobsjapaneseblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/27/m... #mariokart #mariokartworld #nintendo #game #switch2

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