On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: Should you watch "In This Corner of the World?" (About Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni) Topics Discussed About the movie Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni (In This Corner of the World) About the popularity and reception of In This Corner of the World when it was released About the crowdfunding campaign for In This Corner of the World About the serious yet lighthearted humorous tone of In This Corner of the World About the umbrella scene, the meaning of the umbrella, and the persimmon questions (kaki no ki no mondo) Trivia about In This Corner of the World Kappa Taisen The use of the Hiroshima dialect in In This Corner of the World About the ending of In This Corner of the World The normal vs entended cut of In This Corner of the World And much more! Support on Patreon & Ko-fi If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! Support on Patreon If you would just like to do a one time contribution, then please go to our Ko-fi page. Support JapanKyo on Ko-fi Sources, Links, Videos, Etc. Here is the trailer of In This Corner of the World(Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni). In This Corner of the World Trailer Don't forget to check out the JapanKyo Docs YouTube channel. JapanKyo Docs Check out the latest episodes of Japan Station. The Japanese Job Hunt Grind: On Shūkatsu & Gender (Anna Lughezzani) | Japan Station 85 The Japanese Job Hunt Grind: On Shūkatsu & Gender (Anna Lughezzani) | Japan Station 85 You can support JapanKyo by buying a shirt from Kimito Designs! Check out Kimito Designs Japanese Vocabulary List Most episodes feature at least one or two interesting Japanese words or phrases. Here’s some of the ones that came up on this episode. All information is from Jim Breen's WWWJDIC. Omiai お見合い 【おみあい】 (n,vs) (See 見合い) formal marriage interview We Want Your Questions Is there something about Japan that confuses you? Is there something about Japanese culture that you would like to learn more about? Is there something in Japanese history that you would like us to explain? We're always looking for new questions about Japan to answer, so if you have one, please send it to [email protected]. Special Thanks Opening/Closing Theme: Produced by Apol (YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Fiverr) Ichimon Japan cover art: Produced by Erik R. Follow Japankyo on Social Media Facebook (@JapanKyoNews) Twitter (@JapanKyoNews) Instagram (@JapanKyoNews) Full Show Notes https:///www.japankyo.com/ichimonjapan