@jiyugaokan.bsky.social
U.S. born, East Coast raised, longtime Tokyo resident.
Sign of the times
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Sign of the times
Want to quit, but dread facing your boss to do so? Hire Mōmuri to do it for you. (Mōmuri translates roughly to “I’ve had enough!”) Spotted in Shibuya.
April 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Want to quit, but dread facing your boss to do so? Hire Mōmuri to do it for you. (Mōmuri translates roughly to “I’ve had enough!”) Spotted in Shibuya.
Hanami away from the crowds in Tokyo
April 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Hanami away from the crowds in Tokyo
Inspired by their next-door neighbors.
April 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Inspired by their next-door neighbors.
Yozakura (cherry blossoms at night) at Rikugien gardens in Komagome, Tokyo. March 30 was the final night of the illuminated trees, but it’s worth a visit at any time of day.
April 3, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Yozakura (cherry blossoms at night) at Rikugien gardens in Komagome, Tokyo. March 30 was the final night of the illuminated trees, but it’s worth a visit at any time of day.
Go Birds! Love this. From Nihonbashi Philly’s Instagram:
February 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Go Birds! Love this. From Nihonbashi Philly’s Instagram:
Autumn seems to be stretching into January in Tokyo
January 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Autumn seems to be stretching into January in Tokyo
Another glorious winter day in Tokyo.
December 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Another glorious winter day in Tokyo.
Still looking for your New Year’s octopus? Our local supermarket has you covered
December 30, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Still looking for your New Year’s octopus? Our local supermarket has you covered
My favorite way to use leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas (or Thanksgiving).
December 29, 2024 at 11:57 AM
My favorite way to use leftover cranberry sauce from Christmas (or Thanksgiving).
Sunset over Jiyugaoka
December 29, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Sunset over Jiyugaoka
Do left-handed baristas make left-handed latte art?
December 29, 2024 at 5:54 AM
Do left-handed baristas make left-handed latte art?