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Underrated Music Artists : The Kashō Hyōka of Japan

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With its technical wizardry, spatial conundrums, contradictions, and cars... oh, the cars! Japan always makes it a point that the rest of the world is envious. But I'm here to give you something that you will insist on keeping with you throughout time. Music.  I have compiled a list of the 10 best-underrated music artists up my sleeve which you can listen to any time of the day, just for you ;) Musical Artists and recommendations, you will Regret Not Knowing Fujii Kaze: This artist is like my guilty pleasure to listen to in front of my non-Japanese speaking family, because of his rather absurd but mostly relatable lyrics in my favourite song ‘Nan-Nan’ since 2020. His J-Pop approach is refreshing and catchy.  https://open.spotify.com/track/2Nl3vx5qRnATIckVRZxb4T?si=7de25779a8214b9b No Buses: Not to confuse with the song by ‘The Arctic Monkeys’, though both bands do share a similar style of work just, No Buses has a distinct Japanese beauty on its side, call me partial. https://...

Understanding Depression and Anxiety

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 Dealing with a mental illness can not only take a toll on your health but also on your lifestyle and those around you. This doesn’t mean that you should remain silent about your suffering or not consult a professional.  Dealing with any ailment by yourself is not a recommended way to approach it. Not only are you amplification the severity of it, but you are also losing your sense of self as well.  This is because of hyper fixation and the urge to resolve it all by yourself as fast as possible. The thing with mental and physical illnesses is that they take time, effort, support and patience to get better. Lets get on further towards understanding depression and anxiety. Lose one factor and your road to recovery becomes longer, more difficult and even more unpredictable than it would be with all four factors. Seek the help you need and deserve for your sake and the sake of those you care about. The right person is just a hand's reach away. Losing a loved one, losing a job...

Anime Review: Jujutsu Kaisen: Enthralling and Comical at the Same Time!

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Credits-IMDB                             The popularity of anime has tremendously risen among youngsters in the last decade. With multiple genres to choose from, anime enthusiasts (referred to as weebs or otakus) are constantly looking for anime that can keep them hooked with out-of-the-box storylines and engaging visuals. In 2020, one such anime, Jujutsu Kaisen, took the anime community by storm. Mild spoilers ahead! Introduction Jujutsu Kaisen (abbreviated as JJK) is a Shonen anime that soared to an immense fandom amongst the anime watchers. Released on October 3, 2020, it is a short anime series that is filled with thrill, comedy and action. It has received 8.6/10 rating on IMDB and is a highly trending anime at present. Details Anime name: Jujutsu Kaisen Based on: Jujutsu Kaisen manga series by Gege Akutami Genre: Adventure, action, comedy and supernatura...

How to Focus When Studying?-Tips That Can Help

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  How often do you get distracted while studying? If you answered yes, then you should know that this is a common problem for students. Many students struggle to stay focused during their studies. They spend hours surfing the web or playing video games instead of focusing on their books.Read further to know how to focus when studying. The average student spends nearly 4 hours per day studying. This means they miss out on over 20 hours of socializing and other activities. In addition, they waste time and energy on things that don’t really matter. There are several reasons why students get distracted while studying. Some of them include lack of motivation, stress, poor study habits, and procrastination. Student motivation is a critical factor needed for academic success. Studies show that students who are motivated tend to perform better academically compared to those who lack interest.  The reason for low motivation might be that some students simply don't care enough about the...