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  "items": [
    {
      "item": "Research Japanese warrior culture and its adaptation in modern times",
      "done": false
    },
    {
      "item": "Read about Nagoya Sansaburo's life and legacy as a samurai and entertainer",
      "done": false
    },
    {
      "item": "Explore the cultural differences between the US, China, and Japan",
      "done": false
    },
    {
      "item": "Learn about the Sengoku and Edo periods in Japanese history",
      "done": false
    },
    {
      "item": "Study traditional and anime painting styles to understand their differences and potential combinations",
      "done": false
    },
    {
      "item": "Create a piece of art that represents the balance between fitting in and standing out in different cultural contexts",
      "done": false
    }
  ]
}