(Updated 06/05/2006)
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topic. Gaming topics, anime, popular culture are fine
as long as there is some connection with Japanese
history; however, these are not "historical" sources.
Do not get offended if someone says what you saw on
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good reasons to bring up a question. "In my PS2 game
the main character uses a symbol on his banner--what
is that called?" is a good question. "In my PS2 game
you have to follow Bushido to win, so all samurai
followed Bushido" is a statement which will get you
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