@jiyugaokan.bsky.social
U.S. born, East Coast raised, longtime Tokyo resident.
My favorite Halloween costume contest
Japan's "Mundane Halloween" costume contest is back!
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
Each year website DailyPortalZ holds a contest where people dress up as something super duper ordinary.
Here's a thread of some of my favorites from the 2025 contest!
#MundaneHalloween
November 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM
My favorite Halloween costume contest
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15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
This is giving me hope and making me wish I’d sought out the people protesting in solidarity here in Tokyo yesterday
October 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This is giving me hope and making me wish I’d sought out the people protesting in solidarity here in Tokyo yesterday
Remove a letter, ruin a movie.
Rash
Rash
Remove a letter, ruin a movie.
E.
E.
Remove a letter, ruin a movie.
The Silence of the Labs
The Silence of the Labs
May 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Remove a letter, ruin a movie.
Rash
Rash
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ONE IF BY LAND
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
April 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ONE IF BY LAND
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
TWO IF BY D.C.
the north end church in boston
it’s 250 years today
@northendpage.bsky.social
Want to quit, but dread facing your boss to do so? Hire Mōmuri to do it for you. (Mōmuri translates roughly to “I’ve had enough!”) Spotted in Shibuya.
April 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Want to quit, but dread facing your boss to do so? Hire Mōmuri to do it for you. (Mōmuri translates roughly to “I’ve had enough!”) Spotted in Shibuya.
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West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
April 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
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I've been reposting some of them but if you need a mood boost, check out the posts under the #handsoff hashtag. spending so much time online I sometimes worry people in the real world don't know what's going on — but they absolutely, unequivocally do. you're not alone. we're not alone.
April 6, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I've been reposting some of them but if you need a mood boost, check out the posts under the #handsoff hashtag. spending so much time online I sometimes worry people in the real world don't know what's going on — but they absolutely, unequivocally do. you're not alone. we're not alone.
Hanami away from the crowds in Tokyo
April 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Hanami away from the crowds in Tokyo
Inspired by their next-door neighbors.
April 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Inspired by their next-door neighbors.
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You can totally see how this mf bankrupted a casino.
April 3, 2025 at 1:45 AM
You can totally see how this mf bankrupted a casino.
Yozakura (cherry blossoms at night) at Rikugien gardens in Komagome, Tokyo. March 30 was the final night of the illuminated trees, but it’s worth a visit at any time of day.
April 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Yozakura (cherry blossoms at night) at Rikugien gardens in Komagome, Tokyo. March 30 was the final night of the illuminated trees, but it’s worth a visit at any time of day.
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what booker is doing right now is an example of what i mean when i say things like “we need more ambition right now.” there is room in american politics right now for people with ambition to take big stands and reap the rewards. he’s doing it!
April 1, 2025 at 8:24 PM
what booker is doing right now is an example of what i mean when i say things like “we need more ambition right now.” there is room in american politics right now for people with ambition to take big stands and reap the rewards. he’s doing it!
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“she’s never done anything for me” you say as I post Kermit channeling David Byrne and prove you wrong
March 25, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“she’s never done anything for me” you say as I post Kermit channeling David Byrne and prove you wrong
I’m guessing this one wasn’t greased. Hope there aren’t any police horses in the neighborhood
February 10, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I’m guessing this one wasn’t greased. Hope there aren’t any police horses in the neighborhood
Go Birds! Love this. From Nihonbashi Philly’s Instagram:
February 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Go Birds! Love this. From Nihonbashi Philly’s Instagram:
Wired has been doing excellent work reporting on the DOGE/Musk invasion of the federal government. Support good journalism. I’ve just subscribed, and it’s only $5 for the first year (that’s the annual, not monthly price).
February 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Wired has been doing excellent work reporting on the DOGE/Musk invasion of the federal government. Support good journalism. I’ve just subscribed, and it’s only $5 for the first year (that’s the annual, not monthly price).
Autumn seems to be stretching into January in Tokyo
January 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Autumn seems to be stretching into January in Tokyo
Another glorious winter day in Tokyo.
December 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Another glorious winter day in Tokyo.
Still looking for your New Year’s octopus? Our local supermarket has you covered
December 30, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Still looking for your New Year’s octopus? Our local supermarket has you covered
My favorite way to use leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas (or Thanksgiving).
December 29, 2024 at 11:57 AM
My favorite way to use leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas (or Thanksgiving).
Sunset over Jiyugaoka
December 29, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Sunset over Jiyugaoka
Do left-handed baristas make left-handed latte art?
December 29, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Do left-handed baristas make left-handed latte art?
The mayorā may rejoice, but I’ll pass on this, thanks.
Would you drink mayonnaise? If so - good news! Lawson will start selling a “drinkable mayonnaise” as a test product in Japan starting 11/26. Enjoy while the rest of us retch in the corner.
November 23, 2024 at 1:26 PM
The mayorā may rejoice, but I’ll pass on this, thanks.