@niten.bsky.social
日英特許翻訳者。豪州人。好きなテレビ番組は笑点。
Into dungeons and dragons and the like.
He/him.
Into dungeons and dragons and the like.
He/him.
I’ve been following the current Asadora about Lafcadio Hearn.
The past week had the heroine thinking she was entering into a concubine 妾 めかけ relationship with Hearn character called ヘブン as NHK never uses the actual names.
The past week had the heroine thinking she was entering into a concubine 妾 めかけ relationship with Hearn character called ヘブン as NHK never uses the actual names.
November 15, 2025 at 4:02 AM
I’ve been following the current Asadora about Lafcadio Hearn.
The past week had the heroine thinking she was entering into a concubine 妾 めかけ relationship with Hearn character called ヘブン as NHK never uses the actual names.
The past week had the heroine thinking she was entering into a concubine 妾 めかけ relationship with Hearn character called ヘブン as NHK never uses the actual names.
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Reposted
Reposted
Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes
The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event
Reposted
I wrote a shorter, slightly punchier version of my recent research article about Sanseitō as my first contribution to the new Tokyo Review. It should be vastly more accessible, and hopefully sets the tone of what else I plan to do in the future of TR www.tokyoreview.net/2025/11/what...
Sanseitō and its far-right conspiracy ideology
In July 2025, Sanseitō (a.k.a. The Party of DIY !!) became the first far-right political party in postwar history to establish a stable presence in both Houses of the National Diet. With the party’s f...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I wrote a shorter, slightly punchier version of my recent research article about Sanseitō as my first contribution to the new Tokyo Review. It should be vastly more accessible, and hopefully sets the tone of what else I plan to do in the future of TR www.tokyoreview.net/2025/11/what...
Reposted
Now that Japan has its first female prime minister, the question hangs in the air: If Sanae Takaichi can stand at the center of power, why not in the center of the ring? 👉 ebx.sh/lQGAya
November 12, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Now that Japan has its first female prime minister, the question hangs in the air: If Sanae Takaichi can stand at the center of power, why not in the center of the ring? 👉 ebx.sh/lQGAya
@somewherein.jp @katch.bsky.social @jimrion.com @mollymay5000.bsky.social
Sunday December 21, 1-5pm
Let me know if you can join
Sunday December 21, 1-5pm
Let me know if you can join
November 9, 2025 at 5:34 AM
@somewherein.jp @katch.bsky.social @jimrion.com @mollymay5000.bsky.social
Sunday December 21, 1-5pm
Let me know if you can join
Sunday December 21, 1-5pm
Let me know if you can join
Reposted
二代目はクリスチャン is currently free to watch on YouTube. Nun becomes head of yakuza gang (not based on a true story). Billed as a comedy, with some very violent moments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vzx...
二代目はクリスチャン
YouTube video by YouTube Movies
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
二代目はクリスチャン is currently free to watch on YouTube. Nun becomes head of yakuza gang (not based on a true story). Billed as a comedy, with some very violent moments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vzx...
@katch.bsky.social @jimrion.com @somewherein.jp @mollymay5000.bsky.social I might start organizing a JP bsky D&D one-shot if you're interested - likely to be on a Sunday in late Dec through Jan
November 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
@katch.bsky.social @jimrion.com @somewherein.jp @mollymay5000.bsky.social I might start organizing a JP bsky D&D one-shot if you're interested - likely to be on a Sunday in late Dec through Jan
Reposted
@rmarcantuoni.bsky.social provides a summary of his recent research article on the far-right conspiracy party Sanseitō. Responding to the media's portrayal of the party as a catch-up moment for Japanese politics, he instead argues that its conspiracy ideology is a novel form of political action.
What far-right conspiracy party Sanseitō tells us about a nascent ideology
In July 2025, Sanseitō (a.k.a. The Party of DIY !!) became the first far-right political party in postwar history to establish a stable presence in both Houses of the National Diet. With the party’s f...
www.tokyoreview.net
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
@rmarcantuoni.bsky.social provides a summary of his recent research article on the far-right conspiracy party Sanseitō. Responding to the media's portrayal of the party as a catch-up moment for Japanese politics, he instead argues that its conspiracy ideology is a novel form of political action.
Reposted
⋆MedSky⋆
Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic wound care.
Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic wound care.
Next-generation wound care: Guiding the body to heal itself
Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic w...
medicalxpress.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
⋆MedSky⋆
Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic wound care.
Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic wound care.
Reposted
The more I see people using "casted" instead of "cast" the more I realize that I am a grumpy old fart who only wants to see the language evolve in my preferred directions, nevertheless I will happily judge you for it if I catch you doing it, look, my dude, the accepted past tense is shorter okay
November 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The more I see people using "casted" instead of "cast" the more I realize that I am a grumpy old fart who only wants to see the language evolve in my preferred directions, nevertheless I will happily judge you for it if I catch you doing it, look, my dude, the accepted past tense is shorter okay
Reposted
A bear cub attacked a Spanish tourist in Shirakawa-gō this morning, inflicting minor injuries to his arm. The man was standing near a shuttle bus stop, taking photos. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
世界遺産・白川郷にクマ、スペイン人観光客が襲われ軽傷…展望台行きシャトルバス乗り場付近
【読売新聞】 ５日午前８時半頃、岐阜県白川村荻町の展望台行きシャトルバス乗り場付近で、スペイン国籍の男性観光客（４０）がクマに襲われ、右上腕をすりむく軽傷を負った。現場は世界遺産・白川郷で知られる地区。 村役場によると、クマは体長約
www.yomiuri.co.jp
October 5, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A bear cub attacked a Spanish tourist in Shirakawa-gō this morning, inflicting minor injuries to his arm. The man was standing near a shuttle bus stop, taking photos. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...
Reposted
Oof. Here's a tough one. "それぞれに“年の花”がある."
That “年の花” is holding me back. The context is a young man acted with his grandfather and father, all very accomplished performers, and this was his takeaway.
I have a vague sense of like "each was good in his own way/level of experience" but lack the words.
That “年の花” is holding me back. The context is a young man acted with his grandfather and father, all very accomplished performers, and this was his takeaway.
I have a vague sense of like "each was good in his own way/level of experience" but lack the words.
September 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Oof. Here's a tough one. "それぞれに“年の花”がある."
That “年の花” is holding me back. The context is a young man acted with his grandfather and father, all very accomplished performers, and this was his takeaway.
I have a vague sense of like "each was good in his own way/level of experience" but lack the words.
That “年の花” is holding me back. The context is a young man acted with his grandfather and father, all very accomplished performers, and this was his takeaway.
I have a vague sense of like "each was good in his own way/level of experience" but lack the words.
Reposted
I want to make an informative video where I can list resources for victims of SA in Japan. This is an incredibly important topic that’s not often covered, and sadly a question that I get often in my DMs.
September 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I want to make an informative video where I can list resources for victims of SA in Japan. This is an incredibly important topic that’s not often covered, and sadly a question that I get often in my DMs.
Reposted
How hot is it in Tokyo? This chocolatier put up a sign saying they’re closing for August bc they can’t keep their product from melting 🫠
August 25, 2025 at 6:34 AM
How hot is it in Tokyo? This chocolatier put up a sign saying they’re closing for August bc they can’t keep their product from melting 🫠
Reposted
Producer and actor Mayu Iwasaki is passionate about bringing Japanese stories to the English-language stage that go beyond stereotypes of geisha and ninja-like characters.
'The Face of Jizo': Hisashi Inoue's play staged in Sydney commemorates WWII victims
Billed as the first major English-language production of the play, 'The Face of Jizo' also increases the variety of roles for Japanese actors in Australia.
ebx.sh
August 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Producer and actor Mayu Iwasaki is passionate about bringing Japanese stories to the English-language stage that go beyond stereotypes of geisha and ninja-like characters.
Reposted
Coincidentally, since 2023 the quality of content translated *into* non English languages has gone straight down the fucking toilet. I wonder if the two are related somehow.
Since 2023, translators and interpreters have seen work dry up, rates plummet and their jobs reduced to editing AI-generated output. Some are leaving the field, others are considering bankruptcy. All despite any major upgrade in translation quality.
This is how AI is killing translation work:
This is how AI is killing translation work:
AI Killed My Job: Translators
Few industries have been hit by AI as hard as translation. Rates are plummeting. Work is drying up. Translators are considering abandoning the field, or bankruptcy. These are their stories.
www.bloodinthemachine.com
August 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Coincidentally, since 2023 the quality of content translated *into* non English languages has gone straight down the fucking toilet. I wonder if the two are related somehow.
This is an American Society of Microbiology research article stating that taking antihistamines can help stop you getting Covid-19.
Maybe the cedar trees have been looking out for me after all...
#花粉症 #hayfever
Maybe the cedar trees have been looking out for me after all...
#花粉症 #hayfever
This is not a perfect preventative, but SARS-CoV-2 uses the histamine receptors as an alternative form of cell penetration and replication: journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/...
The histamine receptor H1 acts as an alternative receptor for
SARS-CoV-2 | mBio
In addition to human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2, severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can utilize alternative cofactors to facilitate viral entry.
In this study, we discov...
journals.asm.org
August 22, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Reposted
So, this is just one of the funniest damn people on the internet reading my translation of Strange Pictures in the cover picture for his charity single on Bandcamp.
Buy the song (seriously, support good works), read the book, be part of the great circle of media.
Buy the song (seriously, support good works), read the book, be part of the great circle of media.
if you've seen my show in the last year, you probably heard my 37-min pre-show mashup megamix. by popular request, i put it on bandcamp. stream it free or pay $1+, every dollar is going to our crew that feeds the residents of macarthur park every thursday electrolemon.bandcamp.com/track/anthem...
Anthems For A Thirty-Two Year Old Backflipper, by demi adejuyigbe
track by demi adejuyigbe
electrolemon.bandcamp.com
August 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
So, this is just one of the funniest damn people on the internet reading my translation of Strange Pictures in the cover picture for his charity single on Bandcamp.
Buy the song (seriously, support good works), read the book, be part of the great circle of media.
Buy the song (seriously, support good works), read the book, be part of the great circle of media.
Reposted
Reposted
Despite it being the closest neighbouring country, my mind is completely blown by seeing the size of Indonesia.
Overlaid on Europe, it stretches from London to Tajikistan.
Overlaid on Europe, it stretches from London to Tajikistan.
July 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Despite it being the closest neighbouring country, my mind is completely blown by seeing the size of Indonesia.
Overlaid on Europe, it stretches from London to Tajikistan.
Overlaid on Europe, it stretches from London to Tajikistan.
Reposted
An election candidate in Kumamoto said foreigners cause problems like breaking the rules on rubbish disposal. The Kumamoto Nichi Nichi Shimbun asks if this portrayal is true, and finds no real evidence. kumanichi.com/articles/182...
外国人のごみ出し違反が問題になっているって事実？【事実検証 参院選くまもと2025】｜熊本日日新聞社
外国人との共生が参院選の争点に浮上している。熊本選挙区では、外国人のごみ出しルール違反が地域の問題になっているとする候補者の発言があった。熊本県内で問題になっている事実はあるのか。在住外国人が増えている市や町を取材した。（事実検証取材班）
kumanichi.com
July 14, 2025 at 6:06 AM
An election candidate in Kumamoto said foreigners cause problems like breaking the rules on rubbish disposal. The Kumamoto Nichi Nichi Shimbun asks if this portrayal is true, and finds no real evidence. kumanichi.com/articles/182...
Reposted
2/ To understand how the "century of humiliation" is expansionist propaganda, see this
michaelturton.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-...
michaelturton.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-...
The Century of Humiliation is Expansionist Baloney
This post takes a look at China's claim to the South China Sea and what it teaches us about the whole idea of national humiliation that ev...
michaelturton.blogspot.com
July 8, 2025 at 1:22 AM
2/ To understand how the "century of humiliation" is expansionist propaganda, see this
michaelturton.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-...
michaelturton.blogspot.com/2014/10/the-...
Reposted
For more than half a century, the Japanese government has encouraged rice farmers to grow less of the crop so that prices remain relatively high and stable. Now the country is preparing for a reversal.
In reversal, Japan now wants rice farmers to produce more. Will it work?
The new direction has taken on an unexpected urgency as Japan grapples with a shortage of the all-important staple.
www.japantimes.co.jp
July 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM
For more than half a century, the Japanese government has encouraged rice farmers to grow less of the crop so that prices remain relatively high and stable. Now the country is preparing for a reversal.