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Schedule Update & Japan Times Interview
🕑 Added 2019-02-28 05:53:21 +0000 UTCGood afternoon Patrons!
I have some unfortunate news—three members of my family, myself included, have contracted the flu, and as a result of this I will be delaying the release of Japanese Phonetics #58 by a few days; I've tried to power through sickness in the past, but it's always resulted in both a dip in quality and further delays, so I've opted to take a short break in order to fully recover and properly look over my family. I apologize for this delay, and thank you for your understanding. I'll do my best to upload the lesson as soon as possible.
In other news, I was recently interviewed by the Japan Times and today they released their article. I think the piece turned out quite well, and hope that some of you are able to enjoy it. Quick note on the 'white male' bit at the end—here I was trying to comment on the various challenges the average Japanese citizen faces, rather than actively divide foreigners based on their race, etc. I try to avoid politics however, so I'd prefer to leave things at that.
If anyone has any questions or concerns with the above please don't hesitate to let me know. Thank you for your understanding and support, and I look forward to speaking with you all again soon!
Best from Beppu,
Dōgen
Comments
Dogen
Thanks Jeremy! I thought that I was getting better yesterday but last night my condition suddenly got way worse and today I'm essentially crawling around the house haha. Certainly in the same condition as those celebrities haha. I even got my vaccination and still caught it! Anyway thanks for the kind words—trying my best to make a speedy recovery. And thanks for checking out the article, really appreciate it!
Jeremy Lua
お大事に！It seems to be the influenza season, I caught them myself a few weeks back too, along with some other friends and colleagues. Even celebrities weren't immuned (some had to cancel their event appearances!) That said, congrats being featured, I find the article turned out well too!
Dogen
Thank you! The girls are feeling much better it seems. I’m taking a bit longer but should be in good shape fairly soon. Cheers!
Unseen Japan
Good on you for deciding to take care of yourself. Get some rest!
Dogen
Thanks Vegan. I will definitely be covering a broader range of topics after I quit, and I plan on addressing that issue at some point as well. Cheers!
Dogen
Appreciate the love Nathan. Just heading off to bed now. Thanks for the continued support!
JKVeganAbroad
Congratulations on your soon-to-have freedom-of-speech! I remember a comedy skit video you made once didn’t get released because your workplace didn’t approve of it… I’m interested to ask if you might consider sharing that skit one day?
Dogen
Wow! Appreciate the love. Hope it went well ^^ Trying to make a speedy recovery!
Dogen
Thanks Lee! Trying to rest a lot.
Nathan Vegdahl
I am a firm believer that when you're sick, you're sick, and you should focus on resting up and getting better. In other words: I fully support your choice, and no apology necessary! Take care, and I hope you feel better soon!
Lee Hamrick
feel better man!
Matthias Sieber
I think the piece turned out quite nice. I shared it with my University class on Popular Culture and Globalization in the Asian-Pacific. While you use comedy as a form of critique, I enjoyed especially your last skit on having children in Japan and the benefits compared to having children in the US from a financial standpoint. Anyway, I wish you and your family a speedy recovery and don't mind the delay.
Dogen
Indeed! haha
Miles Gard
Wait, you have a surname!? Who knew!
