Inclusion! - Disability
One little girl’s delight in her new found freedom of mobility on the playground, as well as how her school friends respond to her...
Japanese Drama Review 25 (Last of This Series) - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - A New Day
The long and difficult night is over – a new day has started, and Makino is seated in the dining hall at Eitoku. She opens the beautiful...
Japanese Drama Review 24 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino's Solitude
Makino rushes to her room after voicing her exasperation and frustration to her parents. They are left bewildered while she quietly lies...
Japanese Drama Review 23 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Deceit Divides
Tsukasa is informed his three bullies did ‘not take care of’ Makino. He clearly wants her gone. As the phone call ends he sits down. His...
Japanese Drama Review 22 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino's Severe Bullying
With concern for Makino her friend counsels her to ‘transfer to another school’. Furthermore, Makino is warned about the possible dangers...
Japanese Drama Review 21 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Revealing the F4
The aftermath of Makino’s speaking out allows us to learn more about the F4’s. They are not all they seem to be. There is more to them...
Japanese Drama Review 20 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino's Hiding Place
Makino’s distressing moment in the stairwell has not left my thoughts. I did not like to see her in such deep turmoil. Her heart is in...
Japanese Drama Review 19 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Discouragement
For the second time in this episode we see Makino escape into a stairwell. She rushes to get away from the haughty wealthy young woman...
Japanese Drama Review 18 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Fear Disrupted
How much power is found in a word? Stop, is one of them. It can surprise, shock, offend or ignite anger. Furthermore, it can cause...
Japanese Drama Review 17 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Makino: Fear Exposed
Few things are sweeter and more gracious than observing congenial conversation between two people. I liked watching the interaction...
