Julia C. Bullock
@juliacbullock.bsky.social
Professor of Japanese Studies and Director of the Halle Institute for Global Research and Learning at Emory University. Modern Japanese literature, history, gender and sexuality studies, film and media, translation. Beauvoir in Japan! Opinions mine.
Carefully watching me for any sign that dinner is forthcoming.
November 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Carefully watching me for any sign that dinner is forthcoming.
Pumpkin chocolate icebox cake. Happy fall, y’all!
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Pumpkin chocolate icebox cake. Happy fall, y’all!
I went to vote today and y'all, THERE WAS A LINE. A week before election day. For a handful of local races. I'm getting the impression that people have feelings about the state of this country.
October 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I went to vote today and y'all, THERE WAS A LINE. A week before election day. For a handful of local races. I'm getting the impression that people have feelings about the state of this country.
Deep Creek Loop Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Today.
October 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Deep Creek Loop Trail, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Today.
View from Tennessee Rock trail, Black Rock Mountain, GA. Now.
October 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
View from Tennessee Rock trail, Black Rock Mountain, GA. Now.
Feeling this cat's energy every time I catch up on the news.
September 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Feeling this cat's energy every time I catch up on the news.
Jarrard Gap Trail and Lake Winfield Scott, north GA. Today.
September 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Jarrard Gap Trail and Lake Winfield Scott, north GA. Today.
Ran into a friend today while out walking.
September 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Ran into a friend today while out walking.
…and today we have turtles.
August 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
…and today we have turtles.
Met a slithery friend on my morning walk today.
August 18, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Met a slithery friend on my morning walk today.
Y’all, I found the cicadas. If anyone was worried.
July 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Y’all, I found the cicadas. If anyone was worried.
Clouds over Ito, Shizuoka. Now.
July 26, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Clouds over Ito, Shizuoka. Now.
I did that last year! The views of the coastline were gorgeous but the trail seems less well maintained than the Jogasaki portion. I’m keeping it short today because heat but here’s a view for you!
July 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I did that last year! The views of the coastline were gorgeous but the trail seems less well maintained than the Jogasaki portion. I’m keeping it short today because heat but here’s a view for you!
Me too! It’s still keepin’ it real, Showa style…
July 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Me too! It’s still keepin’ it real, Showa style…
…and like magic, it’s much cooler now.
July 25, 2025 at 10:22 AM
…and like magic, it’s much cooler now.
Sunset over Ito, Shizuoka. Now.
July 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Sunset over Ito, Shizuoka. Now.
If you're anywhere near Sapporo, there is a great exhibit on Abe Kōbō at the Hokkaido Literature Museum. I had no idea that he had connections to Hokkaido! Or that his mom was a published author and his wife a talented artist. These ladies deserve more critical attention!
July 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
If you're anywhere near Sapporo, there is a great exhibit on Abe Kōbō at the Hokkaido Literature Museum. I had no idea that he had connections to Hokkaido! Or that his mom was a published author and his wife a talented artist. These ladies deserve more critical attention!
This rock contains worlds.
July 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
This rock contains worlds.
Ginga no taki, Sounkyo. Now.
July 15, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Ginga no taki, Sounkyo. Now.
Sorry, I spoke too soon.
July 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Sorry, I spoke too soon.
Sunset over Sounkyo. Now.
July 14, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Sunset over Sounkyo. Now.