Bryoz
@bryoz.bsky.social
Scottish designer in Tokyo. ex-Rockstar on #GTAV and #RDR2. Part time model. Tired. He/Him. 🏴🇯🇵🏳️🌈
I look forward to the inevitable increase in salary to support these new fees… right?
Renewing our visas looks set to get expensive.
The ¥6,000 fee to extend or change a residential status is planned to be raised five- to sixfold, to around ¥30,000 to ¥40,000. A ¥10,000 fee to apply for permanent residency is also expected to increase more than tenfold to exceed ¥100,000. 👉 ebx.sh/vFnHEz
November 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I look forward to the inevitable increase in salary to support these new fees… right?
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This is how "fast fashion" works. This is how it has always worked. There is no such thing as a robot sewing-machine. Only women, and starvation wages. This was true 150 years ago. And it's true now.
The people who make Shein's clothes labor for ten to twelve hours per day (in violation of China's labor laws), some up to seven days a week, and earn as little as 15 to 30 cents per t-shirt.
![Excerpt from a BBC article: ""We usually work, 10, 11 or 12 hours a day," says a 49-year-old woman from Jiangxi unwilling to give her name. "On Sundays we work around three hours less."
She is in an alleyway, where a dozen people are huddled around a row of bulletin boards.
They are reading the job ads on the board, while examining the stitching on a pair of chinos draped over it.
This is Shein's supply chain. The factories are contracted to make clothes on order - some small, some big. If the chinos are a hit, orders will ramp up and so must production. Factories then hire temporary workers to meet the demand their permanent staff cannot fulfil.
The migrant worker from Jiangxi is looking for a short-term contract - and the chinos are an option.
"We earn so little. The cost of living is now so high," she says, adding that she hopes to make enough to send back to her two children who are living with their grandparents.
"We get paid per piece," she explains. "It depends how difficult the item is. Something simple like a t-shirt is one-two yuan [less than a dollar] per piece and I can make around a dozen in an hour.""](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ks3gpa6ftoyaq7hmf6c4qx4c/bafkreiber7g4o5pujmzmjjzsp5dkz7blfexburuwjispfpv6dki7akjb7a@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This is how "fast fashion" works. This is how it has always worked. There is no such thing as a robot sewing-machine. Only women, and starvation wages. This was true 150 years ago. And it's true now.
Is Diablo IV a grind? If I buy it in the sale, will it turn into a full-time job?
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Is Diablo IV a grind? If I buy it in the sale, will it turn into a full-time job?
What if we’re the grey goo?
November 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
What if we’re the grey goo?
At a point where I’m considering giving up my PC because of its size (moving around with it) and the pain of maintaining Windows amidst its bloat and garbage, the Steam Machine feels like a promising alternative.
I have been pouring over the details of Valve's announcements yesterday and I needed to write a blog about how smart a lot of them are for @aftermath.site aftermath.site/steam-machin...
The Steam Machine, Frame, And Controller Are Full Of Good Design Choices
Valve is making a lot of moves with their hardware. I like what I see.
aftermath.site
November 13, 2025 at 10:31 PM
At a point where I’m considering giving up my PC because of its size (moving around with it) and the pain of maintaining Windows amidst its bloat and garbage, the Steam Machine feels like a promising alternative.
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I remember when the first season trailer drops we were all like "oh, it might actually be good?" and now I'm fully just excited to watch the second season the moment it comes out. looks great.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3...
Fallout Season Two Official Trailer | Prime Video
YouTube video by Prime Video
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November 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I remember when the first season trailer drops we were all like "oh, it might actually be good?" and now I'm fully just excited to watch the second season the moment it comes out. looks great.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECI3...
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I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
The Rockstar Workers Fired Before They Could Finish GTA 6
YouTube video by People Make Games
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I went to meet the 'Rockstar 31', the developers who were suddenly fired from their work on GTA 6 for what the studio has described as gross misconduct.
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
That's not what the workers call it though. They have another couple of words they prefer to use: union busting.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9nO...
I was surprised to find that even without my no claims bonus, which expires after two years without car insurance, my quote for one year was less than £400. Now I just need the car!
November 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
I was surprised to find that even without my no claims bonus, which expires after two years without car insurance, my quote for one year was less than £400. Now I just need the car!
Spotted in Edinburgh - did this guy follow me from Jonathan's??
November 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Spotted in Edinburgh - did this guy follow me from Jonathan's??
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Get ready for BitSummit PUNCH!
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
November 1, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Get ready for BitSummit PUNCH!
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
📍 Miyako Messe, Kyoto
📅 22 - 24 May 2026
Our theme this year is "High Impact" 💥
🎮 Exhibitor registration now open: bs-entry-system.com
#BitSummit #BitSummitPUNCH #パンチ
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This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
BREAKING: Yesterday Grand Theft Auto VI maker Rockstar Games fired dozens of people, all of whom were involved in union efforts. A British union calls it "blatant and ruthless" union-busting. Take-Two Interactive says it was due to misconduct.
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Here's the scoop: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
‘Grand Theft Auto’ Studio Accused of Union Busting After Firings
Union says 30 and 40 people were terminated. Rockstar Games’ parent company cites ‘gross misconduct’
www.bloomberg.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
This is the most ruthless act of union busting in the history of the UK games industry. Yesterday, @rockstargames.com unfairly fired over 30 employees for union activity.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
We won't back down, and we're not scared - we will fight for every member to be reinstated.
On Mt Fay and just vibing with the cold wind, the crackling fire, and Larkin’s beautiful soundtrack. Feels kinda cozy in a way.
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On Mt Fay and just vibing with the cold wind, the crackling fire, and Larkin’s beautiful soundtrack. Feels kinda cozy in a way.
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An Insider’s Guide To Tokyo’s Live House Scene
“A live house (ライブハウス) is a Japanese live music club – a music venue featuring live music.
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#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japaneseculture #music #Tokyo
“A live house (ライブハウス) is a Japanese live music club – a music venue featuring live music.
sbee.link/hxcp7dweb9
#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japaneseculture #music #Tokyo
An Insider’s Guide To Tokyo’s Live House Scene
An Insider’s Guide To Tokyo’s Live House Scene | The Real Japan | HD Click here to read the post! ► https://www.therealjapan.com/an-insiders-guide-to-tokyos-...
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October 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
An Insider’s Guide To Tokyo’s Live House Scene
“A live house (ライブハウス) is a Japanese live music club – a music venue featuring live music.
sbee.link/hxcp7dweb9
#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japaneseculture #music #Tokyo
“A live house (ライブハウス) is a Japanese live music club – a music venue featuring live music.
sbee.link/hxcp7dweb9
#TheRealJapan #Japantravel #Japantrip #Japan #Japanguide #Travel #Japaneseculture #music #Tokyo
Ordered a new standing desk from, only to have it stolen from my front door before getting home. Fucksake.
October 26, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Ordered a new standing desk from, only to have it stolen from my front door before getting home. Fucksake.
Olivia Colman is an absolute treasure ❤️
October 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Olivia Colman is an absolute treasure ❤️
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Every year a few of us get together to raise money for Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity, in a few days we'll be doing it again for 2025. Please check out our campaign page at justgiving.com/page/teamche... and donate if you can - it's an incredible charity that touches a lot of people's lives.
October 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Every year a few of us get together to raise money for Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity, in a few days we'll be doing it again for 2025. Please check out our campaign page at justgiving.com/page/teamche... and donate if you can - it's an incredible charity that touches a lot of people's lives.
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For all Edinburgh queers... Filmhouse will be screening I Saw The TV Glow later this month! (28th Oct, 6pm)
www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/i-saw-...
www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/i-saw-...
I Saw The TV Glow
This screening is part of Lavender Lens, our queer film strand created in collaboration with the Lavender Menace Queer Books Archive and Programmed with Pride.
When a lonely teenager is introduced by...
www.filmhouse.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
For all Edinburgh queers... Filmhouse will be screening I Saw The TV Glow later this month! (28th Oct, 6pm)
www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/i-saw-...
www.filmhouse.org.uk/movie/i-saw-...
Moving back to Scotland (from Tokyo) in Oct means I get to enjoy colder temperatures, shorter days, and way fewer winter spots options. Certainly a choice.
October 14, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Moving back to Scotland (from Tokyo) in Oct means I get to enjoy colder temperatures, shorter days, and way fewer winter spots options. Certainly a choice.
Packed up 2.5 years of my life in Japan and shipped it back to Scotland. I’ll be back soon, but with less books.
October 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Packed up 2.5 years of my life in Japan and shipped it back to Scotland. I’ll be back soon, but with less books.
3 jyōzu in 2 days. I’m gonna get a big head at this rate
October 14, 2025 at 2:15 AM
3 jyōzu in 2 days. I’m gonna get a big head at this rate
Saw Tron: Ares. Mixed feelings about it. Definitely missing the craft and depth of Legacy. Amazing soundtrack, but all round very different vibes.
a tron ares poster with a futuristic motorcycle
Alt: a tron ares poster with a futuristic motorcycle
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October 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Saw Tron: Ares. Mixed feelings about it. Definitely missing the craft and depth of Legacy. Amazing soundtrack, but all round very different vibes.
Last week in Scotland. Being back has allowed me to reconnect with my home, and my family here. I saw some friends, but as ever, time was against me.
September 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Last week in Scotland. Being back has allowed me to reconnect with my home, and my family here. I saw some friends, but as ever, time was against me.
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A Life Well Wasted episode 9: Game Over is up now. Grab a timed-edition poster by Olly Moss anytime in the next 7 days to support the show. Thanks for sticking with me! alifewellwasted.com
September 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A Life Well Wasted episode 9: Game Over is up now. Grab a timed-edition poster by Olly Moss anytime in the next 7 days to support the show. Thanks for sticking with me! alifewellwasted.com
I feel like this could have been avoided, Steam...
September 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
I feel like this could have been avoided, Steam...