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Nino Padilla
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Hello, Welcome to My Page

My name is Nino, it’s nice to meet you. — The things that you feel most deeply, from the very bottom of your heart, will never deceive you in the slightest. — Genzaburo Yoshino, How Do You Live? About Me Hello there, glad to have you here. My name is Nino. …

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Hello, Welcome to My Page
Hello, Welcome to My Page
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A Philosopher’s Stone

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How To Prepare For Life’s End

Befriending Death and Living An Authentic Existence — Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I found myself contemplating my own death. The pandemic took us all by surprise and wreaked havoc on our lives. In the past year, I wasn’t so afraid of it. Yes, infections rose day by day, but recovery rates are far higher than death tolls…

Philosophy

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How To Prepare For Life’s End
How To Prepare For Life’s End
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Why Some Things Are More Beautiful For Having Been Broken

Beauty in Japanese philosophy — The other day, I met with a friend whom I had not seen for three years. He is one of my closest friends, and I felt joy when he asked to meet and catch up. When we met, he told me that 2022 wasn’t his favorite year. He added that…

Beauty

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Why Some Things Are More Beautiful For Having Been Broken
Why Some Things Are More Beautiful For Having Been Broken
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Japonica Publication

·Jul 14

Understanding The Inspiration Behind Hayao Miyazaki’s Final Movie “How Do You Live?”

How to Make the Most of Miyazaki’s Final Film — NOTE: This article contains spoilers from the book How Do You Live? Today, July 14, 2023, is the much-awaited date for Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki fans. Miyazaki’s (possibly) final film, How Do You Live? …

Hayao Miyazaki

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Understanding The Inspiration Behind Hayao Miyazaki’s Final Movie”How Do You Live?”
Understanding The Inspiration Behind Hayao Miyazaki’s Final Movie”How Do You Live?”
Hayao Miyazaki

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Japonica Publication

·Jul 9

How An Encounter With A Japanese Friend Moved Me To The Core

Finding Peace In What We Can’t Control — Last week, my brother and I went to Kyoto for vacation. Kyoto is famous for its Buddhist temples and serene traditional atmosphere, so I wanted to make the most of our trip. I also wanted to find time and meet a Japanese friend I met from a Language Exchange, so…

Japan

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How An Encounter With A Japanese Friend Moved Me To The Core
How An Encounter With A Japanese Friend Moved Me To The Core
Japan

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Anime Thoughts

·Jun 27

Why It’s Okay To Not Be The Best According To SK8 The Infinity

On Pursuing What You Love — INTRODUCTION & PLOT High school student Reki is passionate about skateboarding. Every night, he heads to “S,” an illegal underground race in a mine where skaters compete in dangerous situations. After he loses a match, his arm and skateboard end up broken. Because of his injury, Reki is now unable to practice. At…

Anime

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Why It’s Okay To Not Be The Best According To SK8 The Infinity
Why It’s Okay To Not Be The Best According To SK8 The Infinity
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Anime Thoughts

·Jun 23

Why You Should Embrace Yourself As Embodied By Muichiro & Mitsuri In Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village

On Accepting Who You Are — INTRODUCTION While Demon Slayer is an entertaining, heartfelt, and emotionally charged shounen anime, I didn’t think it would delve into heavier themes as it did in the Swordsmith Village Arc. One can argue, though, that the prior seasons: (1) Unwavering Resolve, (2) Mugen Train, and (3) Entertainment District Arcs are also…

Anime

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Why You Should Embrace Yourself As Embodied By Muichiro & Mitsuri In Demon Slayer: Swordsmith…
Why You Should Embrace Yourself As Embodied By Muichiro & Mitsuri In Demon Slayer: Swordsmith…
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Anime Thoughts

·Jun 14

Why No One Wins In War As Portrayed By In This Corner Of The World

On the Absurdity of Violence — INTRODUCTION A few weeks ago, I woke up to the news about Japan’s remilitarization initiatives. This was shocking to me because Japan held pacifist views for the longest time as they learned the destructive effects and long-term repercussions of war the hard way. As rumors of an impending World War III…

Anime

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Why No One Wins In War As Portrayed By In This Corner Of The World
Why No One Wins In War As Portrayed By In This Corner Of The World
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Anime Thoughts

·Apr 23

Garden of Words Explores The Healing Power of Genuine Connections

On Learning To Walk Again — INTRODUCTION & PLOT Garden of Words follows Yukari Yukino, a 27-year-old high school teacher, and Takao Akizuki, a 15-year-old high school student, as they cope with the mental strains of their situations. On a rainy morning, Takao Akizuki, an aspiring shoemaker, skips class to sketch designs…

Anime

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Garden of Words Explores The Healing Power of Genuine Connections
Garden of Words Explores The Healing Power of Genuine Connections
Anime

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Anime Thoughts

·Apr 8

Why There’s No Point In Chasing Perfection According To The Tatami Galaxy

On Accepting Whatever Happens — INTRODUCTION “If only I could … I would finally be happy.” Most, if not all of us, have fallen into this kind of thinking. We associate the attainment of our desires as the remedy to our dissatisfaction. Most of the time, however, we end up unfulfilled even if we get what…

Anime

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Why There’s No Point In Chasing Perfection According To The Tatami Galaxy
Why There’s No Point In Chasing Perfection According To The Tatami Galaxy
Anime

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Nino Padilla

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I grapple with life's most important questions to learn how to live.

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