JJWalsh
@jjwalsh.bsky.social
Hiroshima, Japan based sustainable tourism & biz consultant, creator, educator & guide
Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow-podcast creator
https://youtube.com/@seeksustainablejapan
Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow-podcast creator
https://youtube.com/@seeksustainablejapan
How to be a positive community member in rural Japan - good insights
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My Love of Living in a Rural Japan Community
YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
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November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
How to be a positive community member in rural Japan - good insights
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Don't give up your day job when you start YouTube channel Japan folks!
DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
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DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
youtube.com/shorts/ZBq2I...
Don't Just Start YouTube in Japan to Make Money - document life for the future
YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
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November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Don't give up your day job when you start YouTube channel Japan folks!
DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
youtube.com/shorts/ZBq2I...
DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
youtube.com/shorts/ZBq2I...
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Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.
Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan
Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.
Visited a stunning MINKA renovated into a stunning guest house in Aichi at MinkaCon 2025 - so much reuse of discarded wood & materials in such stylish ways at SO House Aichi #minkacon #japan #reuse #sustainable
November 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Visited a stunning MINKA renovated into a stunning guest house in Aichi at MinkaCon 2025 - so much reuse of discarded wood & materials in such stylish ways at SO House Aichi #minkacon #japan #reuse #sustainable
This was an amazing YakiSugi demonstration at MinkaCon - want it for my house renovation to insulate, more fire resistant & keep our bugs #MinkaCon #traditional #Japanese
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This was an amazing YakiSugi demonstration at MinkaCon - want it for my house renovation to insulate, more fire resistant & keep our bugs #MinkaCon #traditional #Japanese
Stunning traditional Japanese houses of Takehara views for work today makes me excited for the 3-day MinkaCon event in Aichi from tomorrow! #sustainable #japan
November 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Stunning traditional Japanese houses of Takehara views for work today makes me excited for the 3-day MinkaCon event in Aichi from tomorrow! #sustainable #japan
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If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
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Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Zohran Mamdani: 'Trump's worst nightmare' celebrates New York election result - as US president responds
The Democrat candidate ran on a significantly left-wing platform which included promising city-owned grocery shops and eliminating bus fares. Donald Trump is no fan and warned he could withhold federa...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:56 AM
If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...
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Was given the chance to review a snack box from Sakuraco — new experience for me, but as an avid reader of Sporked.com , it felt like a great opportunity to channel my inner food reviewer!
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November 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Was given the chance to review a snack box from Sakuraco — new experience for me, but as an avid reader of Sporked.com , it felt like a great opportunity to channel my inner food reviewer!
deepjapan.org/sakuraco-won...
deepjapan.org/sakuraco-won...
Camera envy although it's bulky & heavy.. bet the shots are nice 👍
November 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Camera envy although it's bulky & heavy.. bet the shots are nice 👍
Why we should share more imperfect ideas - innovation inspiration from Audrey Tang via Tove in our monthly Seek sustainable japan short-takes
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Why you should share a less-than-perfect idea - an invitation to improve it
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November 4, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Why we should share more imperfect ideas - innovation inspiration from Audrey Tang via Tove in our monthly Seek sustainable japan short-takes
youtube.com/shorts/b1vta...
youtube.com/shorts/b1vta...
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I wrote a book! "Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan" drops in December. I traveled Japan, exploring our patchwork of spiritual traditions: Shinto, Buddhist, Shugendo, and more. Pre-order here. Thanks! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735293...
April 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I wrote a book! "Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan" drops in December. I traveled Japan, exploring our patchwork of spiritual traditions: Shinto, Buddhist, Shugendo, and more. Pre-order here. Thanks! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735293...
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More and more of Japan’s universities are moving toward teaching in English for all students in a bid to bring an international environment onto their campuses.
More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English
Many university officials in Japan believe bringing an international environment onto campus is a cheaper, safer way to produce highly skilled graduates.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM
More and more of Japan’s universities are moving toward teaching in English for all students in a bid to bring an international environment onto their campuses.
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Love all the beautiful kinmokusei around the house & bringing some of the blossom & fragrance beauty inside as well 🧡 #kinmokusei #fragrantolive
So inspired to appreciate little beautiful touches of living in a traditional house after spending time with Alex Kerr
So inspired to appreciate little beautiful touches of living in a traditional house after spending time with Alex Kerr
November 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Love all the beautiful kinmokusei around the house & bringing some of the blossom & fragrance beauty inside as well 🧡 #kinmokusei #fragrantolive
So inspired to appreciate little beautiful touches of living in a traditional house after spending time with Alex Kerr
So inspired to appreciate little beautiful touches of living in a traditional house after spending time with Alex Kerr
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Like many places in the world, northern Tochigi Prefecture is a pleasant place to take in the view.
Absolutely nothing happens and no Los Angeles Dodgers appear at all.
Absolutely nothing happens and no Los Angeles Dodgers appear at all.
November 2, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Like many places in the world, northern Tochigi Prefecture is a pleasant place to take in the view.
Absolutely nothing happens and no Los Angeles Dodgers appear at all.
Absolutely nothing happens and no Los Angeles Dodgers appear at all.
Heading home across the Seto-Ohashi
November 2, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Heading home across the Seto-Ohashi
Absolutely stunning tea ceremony meal 🤤 tonight in Kagawa at the most amazing gardens #ritsuringardens #japan #onwstorytravel #alexkerr
All plantbased kaiseki delicious 😋
All plantbased kaiseki delicious 😋
November 1, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Absolutely stunning tea ceremony meal 🤤 tonight in Kagawa at the most amazing gardens #ritsuringardens #japan #onwstorytravel #alexkerr
All plantbased kaiseki delicious 😋
All plantbased kaiseki delicious 😋
Learning all about Kagawa lacquer arts today with the fabulous Japanologist Alex Kerr as our guide
Head of the lacquer art school had a first edition of Alex's first book, the Japanese prequel of LOST JAPAN for him to sign - wonderful to see how his ideas resonate for both Japanese & English readers
Head of the lacquer art school had a first edition of Alex's first book, the Japanese prequel of LOST JAPAN for him to sign - wonderful to see how his ideas resonate for both Japanese & English readers
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Learning all about Kagawa lacquer arts today with the fabulous Japanologist Alex Kerr as our guide
Head of the lacquer art school had a first edition of Alex's first book, the Japanese prequel of LOST JAPAN for him to sign - wonderful to see how his ideas resonate for both Japanese & English readers
Head of the lacquer art school had a first edition of Alex's first book, the Japanese prequel of LOST JAPAN for him to sign - wonderful to see how his ideas resonate for both Japanese & English readers
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This needs to start happening EVERY time these unqualified fucking idiots open their mouths and start spewing shit like they're a goddamn maga rally.
EVERYONE is sick of this adolescent bullshit!
EVERYONE is sick of this adolescent bullshit!
This should happen EVERY time politicians LIE‼️
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz was interrupted called out with a “ point of order”‼️
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz was interrupted called out with a “ point of order”‼️
October 30, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This needs to start happening EVERY time these unqualified fucking idiots open their mouths and start spewing shit like they're a goddamn maga rally.
EVERYONE is sick of this adolescent bullshit!
EVERYONE is sick of this adolescent bullshit!
Anyone want a 600 year old Shinto priests house in rural Hiroshima just an hour drive from the city?
Went out to see it for myself today - so much space & views in a stunning valley location & so much potential to breathe life back into this home & gardens 💓
Owner says he'd be happy with any offer
Went out to see it for myself today - so much space & views in a stunning valley location & so much potential to breathe life back into this home & gardens 💓
Owner says he'd be happy with any offer
October 29, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Anyone want a 600 year old Shinto priests house in rural Hiroshima just an hour drive from the city?
Went out to see it for myself today - so much space & views in a stunning valley location & so much potential to breathe life back into this home & gardens 💓
Owner says he'd be happy with any offer
Went out to see it for myself today - so much space & views in a stunning valley location & so much potential to breathe life back into this home & gardens 💓
Owner says he'd be happy with any offer
Beautiful ❤️ weather on Miyajima today - no autumn 🍁 colors yet
October 29, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Beautiful ❤️ weather on Miyajima today - no autumn 🍁 colors yet
Getting cooler now, sending warm kitty cuddles to all❣️
October 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Getting cooler now, sending warm kitty cuddles to all❣️
Beautiful 😍 morning on Miyajima island for a beach cleanup #letsgo
Heading over now on the ferry to the sacred island where plastic pollution should be shunned but...
Heading over now on the ferry to the sacred island where plastic pollution should be shunned but...
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Beautiful 😍 morning on Miyajima island for a beach cleanup #letsgo
Heading over now on the ferry to the sacred island where plastic pollution should be shunned but...
Heading over now on the ferry to the sacred island where plastic pollution should be shunned but...
Doing a beach cleanup tomorrow morning along the main beach in front of the Miyajima Giant Tori gate - 9-10am join us if you're free!
How many plastic oyster tubes can you pick up in 60 min?
How many plastic oyster tubes can you pick up in 60 min?
October 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Doing a beach cleanup tomorrow morning along the main beach in front of the Miyajima Giant Tori gate - 9-10am join us if you're free!
How many plastic oyster tubes can you pick up in 60 min?
How many plastic oyster tubes can you pick up in 60 min?