Amy Lange Kawamura
@amylangekawamura.bsky.social
Fukushima lover.
My site about Fukushima for kids:
https://amylangekawamura.com
Author of RAIDER MAYER WON'T GET PUSHED AROUND
MG (for kids ages 8-12)
Raider is a fan of sumo. (Pushed around? Get it? Get it?!!?!)
NO AI
My site about Fukushima for kids:
https://amylangekawamura.com
Author of RAIDER MAYER WON'T GET PUSHED AROUND
MG (for kids ages 8-12)
Raider is a fan of sumo. (Pushed around? Get it? Get it?!!?!)
NO AI
4. ....I made it two stops on the Banetsu line.
Here's the problem: Trains hardly run on this part of the Banetsu line. Hours go between trains. To get from Fukushima City to the train station, take photos, and get back in a day is very hard (bc so few trains.)
What's more---------
Here's the problem: Trains hardly run on this part of the Banetsu line. Hours go between trains. To get from Fukushima City to the train station, take photos, and get back in a day is very hard (bc so few trains.)
What's more---------
November 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
4. ....I made it two stops on the Banetsu line.
Here's the problem: Trains hardly run on this part of the Banetsu line. Hours go between trains. To get from Fukushima City to the train station, take photos, and get back in a day is very hard (bc so few trains.)
What's more---------
Here's the problem: Trains hardly run on this part of the Banetsu line. Hours go between trains. To get from Fukushima City to the train station, take photos, and get back in a day is very hard (bc so few trains.)
What's more---------
3. I live in place where lines converge at top.
I went to each station on blue line on coast. (Joban Line) It took years! lol! It was great.
I wanted to head up north on purple line. (Banetsu Line)
I made it two stops.....................
minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/20280... --link
I went to each station on blue line on coast. (Joban Line) It took years! lol! It was great.
I wanted to head up north on purple line. (Banetsu Line)
I made it two stops.....................
minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/20280... --link
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
3. I live in place where lines converge at top.
I went to each station on blue line on coast. (Joban Line) It took years! lol! It was great.
I wanted to head up north on purple line. (Banetsu Line)
I made it two stops.....................
minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/20280... --link
I went to each station on blue line on coast. (Joban Line) It took years! lol! It was great.
I wanted to head up north on purple line. (Banetsu Line)
I made it two stops.....................
minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/20280... --link
1. Here I am at Ogawago Station in Fukushima Prefecture Prefecture.
Over the years, I went to ALL the stations on coast of Fukushima, in order, north to south. It was interesting, going through the area hit hardest.
After that I came north.
But after 2 stations on this line, this is my last.
Over the years, I went to ALL the stations on coast of Fukushima, in order, north to south. It was interesting, going through the area hit hardest.
After that I came north.
But after 2 stations on this line, this is my last.
November 26, 2025 at 6:11 PM
1. Here I am at Ogawago Station in Fukushima Prefecture Prefecture.
Over the years, I went to ALL the stations on coast of Fukushima, in order, north to south. It was interesting, going through the area hit hardest.
After that I came north.
But after 2 stations on this line, this is my last.
Over the years, I went to ALL the stations on coast of Fukushima, in order, north to south. It was interesting, going through the area hit hardest.
After that I came north.
But after 2 stations on this line, this is my last.
@everyheron.bsky.social
Fukushima heron...
I think the heron noticed me and flew away. I waited a while, wanting to see them again. But nope. And then walked on.
Also---you can see how far I am standing away. I had my zoom on, taking photos.
Fukushima heron...
I think the heron noticed me and flew away. I waited a while, wanting to see them again. But nope. And then walked on.
Also---you can see how far I am standing away. I had my zoom on, taking photos.
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
@everyheron.bsky.social
Fukushima heron...
I think the heron noticed me and flew away. I waited a while, wanting to see them again. But nope. And then walked on.
Also---you can see how far I am standing away. I had my zoom on, taking photos.
Fukushima heron...
I think the heron noticed me and flew away. I waited a while, wanting to see them again. But nope. And then walked on.
Also---you can see how far I am standing away. I had my zoom on, taking photos.
And @every heron this is the photo after that. I wasn't planning to post it bc it is out of focus.
One bird left. So maybe it was a battle???
One bird left. So maybe it was a battle???
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
And @every heron this is the photo after that. I wasn't planning to post it bc it is out of focus.
One bird left. So maybe it was a battle???
One bird left. So maybe it was a battle???
@everyheron.bsky.social
This is the next photo.
I thought it was mates....?
But I read what you wrote----perhaps they are battling it out?
This is the next photo.
I thought it was mates....?
But I read what you wrote----perhaps they are battling it out?
November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
@everyheron.bsky.social
This is the next photo.
I thought it was mates....?
But I read what you wrote----perhaps they are battling it out?
This is the next photo.
I thought it was mates....?
But I read what you wrote----perhaps they are battling it out?
Fukushima herons
The other heron (the mate, probably the female?) was there all along! Tucked down. These herons were relatively uncaring that I was nearby.
Maybe they wanted to be on the internet? lol
The other heron (the mate, probably the female?) was there all along! Tucked down. These herons were relatively uncaring that I was nearby.
Maybe they wanted to be on the internet? lol
November 25, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Fukushima herons
The other heron (the mate, probably the female?) was there all along! Tucked down. These herons were relatively uncaring that I was nearby.
Maybe they wanted to be on the internet? lol
The other heron (the mate, probably the female?) was there all along! Tucked down. These herons were relatively uncaring that I was nearby.
Maybe they wanted to be on the internet? lol
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Fukushima countryside......
Bird flying. (Black, "on" cloud)
Bird flying. (Black, "on" cloud)
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Fukushima countryside......
Bird flying. (Black, "on" cloud)
Bird flying. (Black, "on" cloud)
I deleted 4 posts of mine responding to a post that calls for boycott of Amazon.
I am against Trump.
I am NOT going to boycott Amazon.
I deleted my posts bc I am trying to keep my BlueSky feed positive. I discuss issues at Xixxex.
I have self-pubbed on Amazon, will self-pub on amazon.☺️♥️ Proud!
I am against Trump.
I am NOT going to boycott Amazon.
I deleted my posts bc I am trying to keep my BlueSky feed positive. I discuss issues at Xixxex.
I have self-pubbed on Amazon, will self-pub on amazon.☺️♥️ Proud!
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I deleted 4 posts of mine responding to a post that calls for boycott of Amazon.
I am against Trump.
I am NOT going to boycott Amazon.
I deleted my posts bc I am trying to keep my BlueSky feed positive. I discuss issues at Xixxex.
I have self-pubbed on Amazon, will self-pub on amazon.☺️♥️ Proud!
I am against Trump.
I am NOT going to boycott Amazon.
I deleted my posts bc I am trying to keep my BlueSky feed positive. I discuss issues at Xixxex.
I have self-pubbed on Amazon, will self-pub on amazon.☺️♥️ Proud!
Fukushima.....the black dot is a bird.
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Fukushima.....the black dot is a bird.
4. There were NOT many kinds of poets.
I know it is easier to get poems in public domain....so a lot of authors from before any of us were born.
But there were a few in public domain. (I think?)
Most of the poets were white men.
Those few who were not, were white women.
I know it is easier to get poems in public domain....so a lot of authors from before any of us were born.
But there were a few in public domain. (I think?)
Most of the poets were white men.
Those few who were not, were white women.
November 23, 2025 at 8:34 PM
4. There were NOT many kinds of poets.
I know it is easier to get poems in public domain....so a lot of authors from before any of us were born.
But there were a few in public domain. (I think?)
Most of the poets were white men.
Those few who were not, were white women.
I know it is easier to get poems in public domain....so a lot of authors from before any of us were born.
But there were a few in public domain. (I think?)
Most of the poets were white men.
Those few who were not, were white women.
3. I liked this book, I thought it was neato. I would read a different poem at a time. Interesting!!!
But I will break my second rule, to never say anything negative. (Editors are not on BlueSky, so they won't see this.)
I said earlier: "There are MANY types of birds."
But the problem?
But I will break my second rule, to never say anything negative. (Editors are not on BlueSky, so they won't see this.)
I said earlier: "There are MANY types of birds."
But the problem?
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
3. I liked this book, I thought it was neato. I would read a different poem at a time. Interesting!!!
But I will break my second rule, to never say anything negative. (Editors are not on BlueSky, so they won't see this.)
I said earlier: "There are MANY types of birds."
But the problem?
But I will break my second rule, to never say anything negative. (Editors are not on BlueSky, so they won't see this.)
I said earlier: "There are MANY types of birds."
But the problem?
2. When I take photos of books, I have a personal rule--ONLY BOOKS I LIKE. I like most books I read, & I liked this book.
I have a second rule when I type my thoughts about a book: ONLY SAY POSITIVE THINGS. No nitpicking about character development, or how the book was a tad on the slow side. Nope.
I have a second rule when I type my thoughts about a book: ONLY SAY POSITIVE THINGS. No nitpicking about character development, or how the book was a tad on the slow side. Nope.
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 PM
2. When I take photos of books, I have a personal rule--ONLY BOOKS I LIKE. I like most books I read, & I liked this book.
I have a second rule when I type my thoughts about a book: ONLY SAY POSITIVE THINGS. No nitpicking about character development, or how the book was a tad on the slow side. Nope.
I have a second rule when I type my thoughts about a book: ONLY SAY POSITIVE THINGS. No nitpicking about character development, or how the book was a tad on the slow side. Nope.
1. “The Poetry of Birds” Edited by Simon Armitage & Tim Dee.
This book is divided into types of birds.
"Ostrich"
"Emperor Penguin"
"Albatross"
....
"ChiffChaff"
"King-Tailed Tit"
"Chickadee"
"Shrike"
"American Crow"
"Carrion Crow"
"Rook"
....
There are MANY types of birds.
This book is divided into types of birds.
"Ostrich"
"Emperor Penguin"
"Albatross"
....
"ChiffChaff"
"King-Tailed Tit"
"Chickadee"
"Shrike"
"American Crow"
"Carrion Crow"
"Rook"
....
There are MANY types of birds.
November 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
1. “The Poetry of Birds” Edited by Simon Armitage & Tim Dee.
This book is divided into types of birds.
"Ostrich"
"Emperor Penguin"
"Albatross"
....
"ChiffChaff"
"King-Tailed Tit"
"Chickadee"
"Shrike"
"American Crow"
"Carrion Crow"
"Rook"
....
There are MANY types of birds.
This book is divided into types of birds.
"Ostrich"
"Emperor Penguin"
"Albatross"
....
"ChiffChaff"
"King-Tailed Tit"
"Chickadee"
"Shrike"
"American Crow"
"Carrion Crow"
"Rook"
....
There are MANY types of birds.
Omigosh, yes!!!!
Herons are great!!!!
I love them, too!!!!!!!
Japan has so many herons.
Herons are great!!!!
I love them, too!!!!!!!
Japan has so many herons.
November 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Omigosh, yes!!!!
Herons are great!!!!
I love them, too!!!!!!!
Japan has so many herons.
Herons are great!!!!
I love them, too!!!!!!!
Japan has so many herons.
8. So are cranes my favorite bird?
No, they are not.
Crows are my favorite bird.
But my book has a crane in it. Beautiful birds. Not as beautiful as crows, but hey. Somebody has to be runner-up.
No, they are not.
Crows are my favorite bird.
But my book has a crane in it. Beautiful birds. Not as beautiful as crows, but hey. Somebody has to be runner-up.
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
8. So are cranes my favorite bird?
No, they are not.
Crows are my favorite bird.
But my book has a crane in it. Beautiful birds. Not as beautiful as crows, but hey. Somebody has to be runner-up.
No, they are not.
Crows are my favorite bird.
But my book has a crane in it. Beautiful birds. Not as beautiful as crows, but hey. Somebody has to be runner-up.
7. I donated this book to the library after I finished reading it. It's very interesting....primarily bc Bernhard Wessling really knows cranes.
He went to a nesting area (w/ permission) and sat and watched and recorded. About behavior.
He went to a nesting area (w/ permission) and sat and watched and recorded. About behavior.
November 23, 2025 at 4:23 AM
7. I donated this book to the library after I finished reading it. It's very interesting....primarily bc Bernhard Wessling really knows cranes.
He went to a nesting area (w/ permission) and sat and watched and recorded. About behavior.
He went to a nesting area (w/ permission) and sat and watched and recorded. About behavior.
6. Yrs ago there was a book I wanted to read, but it was expensive. When my mom died, I purchased it as a "You need this, Amy."
It turned out to be a fantastic book about cranes.
The book was NOT about red-capped cranes. That looks like a sandhill crane on cover.
But it was about cranes generally.
It turned out to be a fantastic book about cranes.
The book was NOT about red-capped cranes. That looks like a sandhill crane on cover.
But it was about cranes generally.
November 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
6. Yrs ago there was a book I wanted to read, but it was expensive. When my mom died, I purchased it as a "You need this, Amy."
It turned out to be a fantastic book about cranes.
The book was NOT about red-capped cranes. That looks like a sandhill crane on cover.
But it was about cranes generally.
It turned out to be a fantastic book about cranes.
The book was NOT about red-capped cranes. That looks like a sandhill crane on cover.
But it was about cranes generally.
4. I'll sneak this number 4 in.
Other things, too. When I started, I did not even know what a baby crane looks like.
Yrs ago I found out that baby red-capped cranes are yellowish-brown. I was like, D'oh!!! That's why we never seen adorable little baby white/black/red cranes! They're brown!
Other things, too. When I started, I did not even know what a baby crane looks like.
Yrs ago I found out that baby red-capped cranes are yellowish-brown. I was like, D'oh!!! That's why we never seen adorable little baby white/black/red cranes! They're brown!
November 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
4. I'll sneak this number 4 in.
Other things, too. When I started, I did not even know what a baby crane looks like.
Yrs ago I found out that baby red-capped cranes are yellowish-brown. I was like, D'oh!!! That's why we never seen adorable little baby white/black/red cranes! They're brown!
Other things, too. When I started, I did not even know what a baby crane looks like.
Yrs ago I found out that baby red-capped cranes are yellowish-brown. I was like, D'oh!!! That's why we never seen adorable little baby white/black/red cranes! They're brown!
5. I needed to know so many things----like what does a flying crane look like? Hint: NOT like a heron!!!!!
I needed to know for the cover of my book.
🍥 I used ukiyoe art as an inspiration.
I needed to know for the cover of my book.
🍥 I used ukiyoe art as an inspiration.
November 23, 2025 at 4:16 AM
5. I needed to know so many things----like what does a flying crane look like? Hint: NOT like a heron!!!!!
I needed to know for the cover of my book.
🍥 I used ukiyoe art as an inspiration.
I needed to know for the cover of my book.
🍥 I used ukiyoe art as an inspiration.
3. Over the yrs, I've learned a LOT about cranes. My book (to be published in 2026) is about the 3/11/11 disaster, & one may wonder the connection between the disaster and cranes.
My book tells Haruka about in the days after disaster, and also later in a place of safety. A crane is in that place.
My book tells Haruka about in the days after disaster, and also later in a place of safety. A crane is in that place.
November 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
3. Over the yrs, I've learned a LOT about cranes. My book (to be published in 2026) is about the 3/11/11 disaster, & one may wonder the connection between the disaster and cranes.
My book tells Haruka about in the days after disaster, and also later in a place of safety. A crane is in that place.
My book tells Haruka about in the days after disaster, and also later in a place of safety. A crane is in that place.
2. There aren't many books at all on cranes, let alone just red-capped cranes. At that time, I made do by reading NF books about cranes from my library in Japanese (in children section) and by looking up information online.
I think this is the second book about cranes I've read in English.
I think this is the second book about cranes I've read in English.
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM
2. There aren't many books at all on cranes, let alone just red-capped cranes. At that time, I made do by reading NF books about cranes from my library in Japanese (in children section) and by looking up information online.
I think this is the second book about cranes I've read in English.
I think this is the second book about cranes I've read in English.
1. I borrowed this book from another library in Tohoku, (ILL.)
It is called "The Japanese Crane: Bird of Happiness."
It is by Dorothy Guyver Britton.
Years ago I began researching red-capped cranes for my manuscript. I found it to be a tough bird to research. Why?
It is called "The Japanese Crane: Bird of Happiness."
It is by Dorothy Guyver Britton.
Years ago I began researching red-capped cranes for my manuscript. I found it to be a tough bird to research. Why?
November 23, 2025 at 4:07 AM
1. I borrowed this book from another library in Tohoku, (ILL.)
It is called "The Japanese Crane: Bird of Happiness."
It is by Dorothy Guyver Britton.
Years ago I began researching red-capped cranes for my manuscript. I found it to be a tough bird to research. Why?
It is called "The Japanese Crane: Bird of Happiness."
It is by Dorothy Guyver Britton.
Years ago I began researching red-capped cranes for my manuscript. I found it to be a tough bird to research. Why?
Ugh one of my fish pictures is wrong.
I'll redo it on Xixxex.
I'll redo it on Xixxex.
November 22, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Ugh one of my fish pictures is wrong.
I'll redo it on Xixxex.
I'll redo it on Xixxex.