Christopher P. Hood
@hoodcp.bsky.social
フッド・クリス
http://linktr.ee/hoodcp
Academic and author.
Research on symbols, shinkansen, the JAL123 plane crash, death studies, disaster movies - with focus on Japan.
Also author of three novels so far & writing books about Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
http://linktr.ee/hoodcp
Academic and author.
Research on symbols, shinkansen, the JAL123 plane crash, death studies, disaster movies - with focus on Japan.
Also author of three novels so far & writing books about Frankie Goes To Hollywood.
Performing the "Opening" of "Blond Saurus (Live at Tokyo Dome)" at a REBECCA session. I also did some backing vocals for "Blond Saurus" and also sang "Maybe Tomorrow". Stage name? Silver Saurus? Not London Boy? Or, maybe, it should have been Father Chris-mas for this time.
December 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Performing the "Opening" of "Blond Saurus (Live at Tokyo Dome)" at a REBECCA session. I also did some backing vocals for "Blond Saurus" and also sang "Maybe Tomorrow". Stage name? Silver Saurus? Not London Boy? Or, maybe, it should have been Father Chris-mas for this time.
Something very satisfying being in Japan (where I'm finishing off writing two books related to Frankie) when these beauties have been released. Will I be able to tell that the CDs are higher spec? No idea. Just happy to add them to my collection.
#FrankieGoesToHollywood
#FrankieGoesToHollywood
December 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Something very satisfying being in Japan (where I'm finishing off writing two books related to Frankie) when these beauties have been released. Will I be able to tell that the CDs are higher spec? No idea. Just happy to add them to my collection.
#FrankieGoesToHollywood
#FrankieGoesToHollywood
One of the bigger quakes, in terms of intensity, I've felt for a long time. Strange one. Not that strong in terms of magnitude, and not that shallow, but quite high on the JMS.
December 12, 2025 at 10:18 AM
One of the bigger quakes, in terms of intensity, I've felt for a long time. Strange one. Not that strong in terms of magnitude, and not that shallow, but quite high on the JMS.
As for the movie, 栄光のバックホーム (Eikou-no Bakkuhomu), the true story of Hanshin Tigers player Shintaro Yokota, who died of a brain tumour in 2023... it was simply amazing. I have no tears left to cry.
#栄光のバックホーム #阪神タイガース #横田選手 #横田慎一郎
#栄光のバックホーム #阪神タイガース #横田選手 #横田慎一郎
December 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
As for the movie, 栄光のバックホーム (Eikou-no Bakkuhomu), the true story of Hanshin Tigers player Shintaro Yokota, who died of a brain tumour in 2023... it was simply amazing. I have no tears left to cry.
#栄光のバックホーム #阪神タイガース #横田選手 #横田慎一郎
#栄光のバックホーム #阪神タイガース #横田選手 #横田慎一郎
For the first time in possibly 31 years I went to the cinema in Japan. Didn't realise it would be THIS cinema when I booked the ticket.
The food and drink was so cheap compared to the UK.
The food and drink was so cheap compared to the UK.
December 7, 2025 at 8:35 AM
For the first time in possibly 31 years I went to the cinema in Japan. Didn't realise it would be THIS cinema when I booked the ticket.
The food and drink was so cheap compared to the UK.
The food and drink was so cheap compared to the UK.
By chance, I found myself very close to this convenience store again, so I decided to get my lunch from there and do some Zom 100 contents tourism.
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #ContentsTourism
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #ContentsTourism
December 7, 2025 at 5:31 AM
By chance, I found myself very close to this convenience store again, so I decided to get my lunch from there and do some Zom 100 contents tourism.
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #ContentsTourism
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #ContentsTourism
December 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
While, now, thanks to a story in the news today, I can see why some people may confuse Luffy of One Piece with the iconic image of Tendo from Zom 100 - they are clearly different. Luffy has a hat, for one. In Tendo's 'Yatta' moment, he is also more smartly dressed.
#Zom100 #ゾン１００ #Luffy #OnePiece
#Zom100 #ゾン１００ #Luffy #OnePiece
December 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Most of the leaves may be off the trees now at TUFS, but, on the first day of December, it's another sunny day in Tokyo. Not missing the grey of the UK 😂
#Japan
#Japan
December 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Most of the leaves may be off the trees now at TUFS, but, on the first day of December, it's another sunny day in Tokyo. Not missing the grey of the UK 😂
#Japan
#Japan
November 30, 2025 at 12:30 PM
November 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Back at ICU for the first time for a few years. First time to come for something other than a pastoral care trip for Cardiff University.
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
November 29, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Back at ICU for the first time for a few years. First time to come for something other than a pastoral care trip for Cardiff University.
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
Looking forward to attending and speaking at the Japan Writers Conference.
I'll be speaking on 'Bridging Different Worlds: Academic Experiences and Writing Novels'
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
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I'll be speaking on 'Bridging Different Worlds: Academic Experiences and Writing Novels'
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
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November 28, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Looking forward to attending and speaking at the Japan Writers Conference.
I'll be speaking on 'Bridging Different Worlds: Academic Experiences and Writing Novels'
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
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I'll be speaking on 'Bridging Different Worlds: Academic Experiences and Writing Novels'
#JWC #JWC2025 #JapanWritersConference #Writing #WritingCommunity #Novels #Research #Japan
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After my Zom 100 meal, I took the shinkansen back to Tokyo. On it, I started & finished Vol 21 of the Zom 100 manga. I've read all 21 in the last 2 months of being in Japan.
But
The next one isn't due out until March 😢
I'll just have to get the English versions in the meantime 😂
#ゾン100 #Zom100
But
The next one isn't due out until March 😢
I'll just have to get the English versions in the meantime 😂
#ゾン100 #Zom100
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I went back to the Nagoya izakaya where Tendo's welcome party in Zom 100 is held. Not only did the manager let me sit at the same table (despite being by myself when the table seats eight), he said he could do me the same menu. So that's what I did. やったー!!
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #聖地巡礼 #ContentsTourism
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #聖地巡礼 #ContentsTourism
November 26, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I went back to the Nagoya izakaya where Tendo's welcome party in Zom 100 is held. Not only did the manager let me sit at the same table (despite being by myself when the table seats eight), he said he could do me the same menu. So that's what I did. やったー!!
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #聖地巡礼 #ContentsTourism
#Zom100 #ゾン100 #聖地巡礼 #ContentsTourism
November 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Looking forward to going to Aichi University of Education (for the second time this year). Today I will be doing a lecture/talk/workshop on 'Foreign Language Learning'.
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Looking forward to going to Aichi University of Education (for the second time this year). Today I will be doing a lecture/talk/workshop on 'Foreign Language Learning'.
On my way to Nagoya
November 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
On my way to Nagoya
Like I said, you can never have enough photos of Mount Fuji.
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Like I said, you can never have enough photos of Mount Fuji.
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
In other music news, very excited to see Zard's greatest hits album will be released on vinyl. Shame it's coming out a few weeks after I return to the UK. Will have to pick it up on a future trip.
November 23, 2025 at 12:21 AM
In other music news, very excited to see Zard's greatest hits album will be released on vinyl. Shame it's coming out a few weeks after I return to the UK. Will have to pick it up on a future trip.
November 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Mount Ibuki was looking amazing this morning as I passed on the shinkansen.
One of my favourite mountains in Japan.
#Japan #MountIbuki #息吹山
One of my favourite mountains in Japan.
#Japan #MountIbuki #息吹山
November 22, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Mount Ibuki was looking amazing this morning as I passed on the shinkansen.
One of my favourite mountains in Japan.
#Japan #MountIbuki #息吹山
One of my favourite mountains in Japan.
#Japan #MountIbuki #息吹山
You wait ages for a Central League Champions bus to come along, then three come at the same time.
Great to see many players close up, including my favourite - Morishita.
But organisation is poor. With players not moving, many fans left disappointed. Buses should have done a U-turn and come back.
Great to see many players close up, including my favourite - Morishita.
But organisation is poor. With players not moving, many fans left disappointed. Buses should have done a U-turn and come back.
November 22, 2025 at 3:34 AM
You wait ages for a Central League Champions bus to come along, then three come at the same time.
Great to see many players close up, including my favourite - Morishita.
But organisation is poor. With players not moving, many fans left disappointed. Buses should have done a U-turn and come back.
Great to see many players close up, including my favourite - Morishita.
But organisation is poor. With players not moving, many fans left disappointed. Buses should have done a U-turn and come back.