

Movie Review 2 - Hanayori Dango Episode 1 - Prayer
Life as we have come to observe it at Eitoku has proven to have many challenges. When one is continually excluded from involvement by...


Movie Review 1 - Hanayori Dango, Episode 1 (repost)
I got to hang out with the Makino Tsukushi and friends when watching Hana Yori Dango on Youtube. Without English subtitles I would have...


What You Learn from Social Media (repost)
Julie 2018 - While our family has grown by one we have been on a break. It has been a time of adjusting and learning. The Lord has...


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 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...