Lisa Twaronite Sone
@ltwaronitesone.bsky.social
Tokyo & Kyoto.
Writer/editor/gardener/cook, birthing person, mother of dogs, avowed enemy of the patriarchy. I'm no damn lady.
Ex-Dow Jones/MarketWatch/Reuters.
Mostly harmless.
Writer/editor/gardener/cook, birthing person, mother of dogs, avowed enemy of the patriarchy. I'm no damn lady.
Ex-Dow Jones/MarketWatch/Reuters.
Mostly harmless.
Pinned
NOTE: I'm quite inconsistent about following back followers. Please do not take my randomness personally.
If you unfollow me because I haven't follow you, that's life - but if you're a friend who wants me to follow you back, PLEASE let me know, because I probably just didn't notice you followed me!
If you unfollow me because I haven't follow you, that's life - but if you're a friend who wants me to follow you back, PLEASE let me know, because I probably just didn't notice you followed me!
When an old building is torn down in Tokyo, sometimes this reveals an even older building behind it.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
When an old building is torn down in Tokyo, sometimes this reveals an even older building behind it.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
Happy Halloween from No-Face (顔無し) from Ghibli’s “Spirited Away.”
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
October 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy Halloween from No-Face (顔無し) from Ghibli’s “Spirited Away.”
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
Tokyo Tower was lit up in red, white and blue last night, in honor of the arrival of….a visitor.
October 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Tokyo Tower was lit up in red, white and blue last night, in honor of the arrival of….a visitor.
Rainy matsuri in Kyoto.
October 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Rainy matsuri in Kyoto.
I was working a few nights ago so I missed seeing the Harvest Supermoon. But I enjoyed other people's pretty moon photos.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I was working a few nights ago so I missed seeing the Harvest Supermoon. But I enjoyed other people's pretty moon photos.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
Reposted by Lisa Twaronite Sone
When democracy is under threat, we can't sit on the sidelines. That's why I’m stepping up to run for City Council in my hometown of Providence. After a career electing leaders and winning campaigns on the issues that define our era, it’s time to get in the game.
Join us at matthewfmcdermott.com
Join us at matthewfmcdermott.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
When democracy is under threat, we can't sit on the sidelines. That's why I’m stepping up to run for City Council in my hometown of Providence. After a career electing leaders and winning campaigns on the issues that define our era, it’s time to get in the game.
Join us at matthewfmcdermott.com
Join us at matthewfmcdermott.com
Fly high, little guy.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
September 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Fly high, little guy.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
I felt like refreshing my photo with something new, but I wanted to keep the same theme. Support is more important than ever, with LGBTQ rights under attack on so many fronts.
September 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I felt like refreshing my photo with something new, but I wanted to keep the same theme. Support is more important than ever, with LGBTQ rights under attack on so many fronts.
Coming soon! With a short story by me!
September 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Coming soon! With a short story by me!
Reposted by Lisa Twaronite Sone
I crocheted Patti Smith’s Horses cover
September 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I crocheted Patti Smith’s Horses cover
I thought my iPhone took pretty good photos, but…most of my images of last night’s blood moon/lunar eclipse look like eggs in the sky.
September 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I thought my iPhone took pretty good photos, but…most of my images of last night’s blood moon/lunar eclipse look like eggs in the sky.
BLOOD MOON — total lunar eclipse, happening right now in Tokyo.
September 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
BLOOD MOON — total lunar eclipse, happening right now in Tokyo.
Reposted by Lisa Twaronite Sone
Publication day! This was one of the hardest stories I’ve ever translated, both for the language and content. It’s also one of the most important stories I’ve translated. I hope as many people as possible will read it and reflect on the reality of war.
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
September 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Publication day! This was one of the hardest stories I’ve ever translated, both for the language and content. It’s also one of the most important stories I’ve translated. I hope as many people as possible will read it and reflect on the reality of war.
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
I'm still making chopped tomato, cucumber and onion salads with lemon juice, salt and olive oil. The one pictured has fresh basil, too. I've made so many this year that my big Costco jug of olive oil finally ran dry.
August 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I'm still making chopped tomato, cucumber and onion salads with lemon juice, salt and olive oil. The one pictured has fresh basil, too. I've made so many this year that my big Costco jug of olive oil finally ran dry.
Our annual family gathering in Kyoto this year was extremely short, but we did manage to finally savor some takeout from our favorite Okinawan place, goya-asia.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Our annual family gathering in Kyoto this year was extremely short, but we did manage to finally savor some takeout from our favorite Okinawan place, goya-asia.com
Kyoto — Okuribi in the pouring rain this year.
August 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Kyoto — Okuribi in the pouring rain this year.
Reposted by Lisa Twaronite Sone
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms aimed at LDP, but I also think that Keizo Takemi's defeat in the Tokyo district is a genuine loss. In a world of MAHA and other conspiracies, Takemi had a long track record of deep commitment to international public health.
hsph.harvard.edu/news/from-ta...
hsph.harvard.edu/news/from-ta...
From Takemi Fellow to Health Minister: Q & A with Keizo Takemi, Japan’s Former Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Fifteen years after finishing his Takemi fellowship, Dr. Keizo Takemi became Japan’s Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. In this interview, he shares more
hsph.harvard.edu
July 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms aimed at LDP, but I also think that Keizo Takemi's defeat in the Tokyo district is a genuine loss. In a world of MAHA and other conspiracies, Takemi had a long track record of deep commitment to international public health.
hsph.harvard.edu/news/from-ta...
hsph.harvard.edu/news/from-ta...
Some of my Japanese friends have assured me I have no need to worry about anti-foreign sentiment here because I'm one of the "good ones." I obey laws, pay my taxes & don't cause any trouble.
But I they fail to grasp that any future anti-外国人 policies will apply to me & all the other "good ones," too.
But I they fail to grasp that any future anti-外国人 policies will apply to me & all the other "good ones," too.
July 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Some of my Japanese friends have assured me I have no need to worry about anti-foreign sentiment here because I'm one of the "good ones." I obey laws, pay my taxes & don't cause any trouble.
But I they fail to grasp that any future anti-外国人 policies will apply to me & all the other "good ones," too.
But I they fail to grasp that any future anti-外国人 policies will apply to me & all the other "good ones," too.
The rising popularity of the new Sanseito party shows how many people buy into the idea that foreigners get "preferential treatment" in Japan.
I can think of only one "benefit" that I have, that Japanese people do NOT have.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
I can think of only one "benefit" that I have, that Japanese people do NOT have.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Health minister debunks rumors about favoring foreign residents | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Health minister Takamaro Fukuoka denied the government was giving favorable treatment to foreign residents in medical or welfare services, a rumor that has spread during the Upper House election campa...
www.asahi.com
July 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The rising popularity of the new Sanseito party shows how many people buy into the idea that foreigners get "preferential treatment" in Japan.
I can think of only one "benefit" that I have, that Japanese people do NOT have.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
I can think of only one "benefit" that I have, that Japanese people do NOT have.
www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Thunderstorm whalloping Tokyo!
Minato-ku loudspeakers are announcing a warning about rising water levels of the Furukawa.
But at least the air is no longer stifling hot.
Minato-ku loudspeakers are announcing a warning about rising water levels of the Furukawa.
But at least the air is no longer stifling hot.
July 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Thunderstorm whalloping Tokyo!
Minato-ku loudspeakers are announcing a warning about rising water levels of the Furukawa.
But at least the air is no longer stifling hot.
Minato-ku loudspeakers are announcing a warning about rising water levels of the Furukawa.
But at least the air is no longer stifling hot.
I got some beautiful and unusual flowers as a thank-you gift today!
July 7, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I got some beautiful and unusual flowers as a thank-you gift today!
FYI, I always follow storms in real time on this site: tokyo-ame.jwa.or.jp/index.html
July 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
FYI, I always follow storms in real time on this site: tokyo-ame.jwa.or.jp/index.html
Tokyo!
Brace yourself for a thunderstorm Friday evening!
Brace yourself for a thunderstorm Friday evening!
July 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Tokyo!
Brace yourself for a thunderstorm Friday evening!
Brace yourself for a thunderstorm Friday evening!
I think I take this same hydrangea photo every year. I’m a creature of habit.
June 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I think I take this same hydrangea photo every year. I’m a creature of habit.
I heard that couples were using the Shibuya “Scramble” intersection as background for their wedding photos.
I happened to see this today, on a live feed from that iconic Tokyo location.
I don’t know if they were real newlyweds or just cosplaying for fun, but….they were very cute!
I happened to see this today, on a live feed from that iconic Tokyo location.
I don’t know if they were real newlyweds or just cosplaying for fun, but….they were very cute!
June 23, 2025 at 10:21 AM
I heard that couples were using the Shibuya “Scramble” intersection as background for their wedding photos.
I happened to see this today, on a live feed from that iconic Tokyo location.
I don’t know if they were real newlyweds or just cosplaying for fun, but….they were very cute!
I happened to see this today, on a live feed from that iconic Tokyo location.
I don’t know if they were real newlyweds or just cosplaying for fun, but….they were very cute!