go gettem tiger! no problem!

is there low-level magic badness that's fucking people up and this is the hot spring resort that cures that?

so 足が長い父 could be "daddy long legs" 🤔

One other Japanese word name for such a woman that the show uses is 羅斜面 which another name for “sheep”.

My J-J dictionary says such women got called that because of rumours that sailors had their way with sheep on board their ships.

西洋の水夫は綿羊を船内に飼育して犯したという俗説から

FYI
@scriptingjapan.bsky.social

I’ve been following the current Asadora about Lafcadio Hearn.

The past week had the heroine thinking she was entering into a concubine 妾　めかけ relationship with Hearn character called ヘブン as NHK never uses the actual names.

Standard array, anything from the players handbook, Xanathars, or Tasha’s is fair game

We have a cleric and a Druid already and I think Taylor is making a warlock, so something martial would be my suggestion

Dungeons and Dragons 5the edition

@katch.bsky.social

Do you need help making a character? I can help pre you something otherwise

Aurora color guide! What creates the different shades?

Different atoms getting "excited" at different altitudes

The bright reds are a sign of a particularly intense event

Sanseitō and its far-right conspiracy ideology In July 2025, Sanseitō (a.k.a. The Party of DIY !!) became the first far-right political party in postwar history to establish a stable presence in both Houses of the National Diet. With the party’s f...

I wrote a shorter, slightly punchier version of my recent research article about Sanseitō as my first contribution to the new Tokyo Review. It should be vastly more accessible, and hopefully sets the tone of what else I plan to do in the future of TR www.tokyoreview.net/2025/11/what...

Now that Japan has its first female prime minister, the question hangs in the air: If Sanae Takaichi can stand at the center of power, why not in the center of the ring? 👉 ebx.sh/lQGAya

Ngl, that sounds like a bit of a drag, how it wasn’t too bad

@somewherein.jp @katch.bsky.social @jimrion.com @mollymay5000.bsky.social

Sunday December 21, 1-5pm

Let me know if you can join

YouTube video by YouTube Movies 二代目はクリスチャン

二代目はクリスチャン is currently free to watch on YouTube. Nun becomes head of yakuza gang (not based on a true story). Billed as a comedy, with some very violent moments. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vzx...

Would Sunday afternoon work? I’m thinking of doing it online for the convenience

@katch.bsky.social @jimrion.com @somewherein.jp @mollymay5000.bsky.social I might start organizing a JP bsky D&D one-shot if you're interested - likely to be on a Sunday in late Dec through Jan

You’re welcome at any game I run!

I can probably run something in December or January if you Rich/David/ @jimrion.com are interested.

If you want a campaign, I'd suggest asking on the Tokyo RPG group on facebook

What far-right conspiracy party Sanseitō tells us about a nascent ideology In July 2025, Sanseitō (a.k.a. The Party of DIY !!) became the first far-right political party in postwar history to establish a stable presence in both Houses of the National Diet. With the party’s f...

@rmarcantuoni.bsky.social provides a summary of his recent research article on the far-right conspiracy party Sanseitō. Responding to the media's portrayal of the party as a catch-up moment for Japanese politics, he instead argues that its conspiracy ideology is a novel form of political action.

I like the color of your scarf - how would you characterize it? Is it teal or aqua or another word?

Next-generation wound care: Guiding the body to heal itself Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic w...

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Researchers at National Taiwan University have discovered how light, electricity, and tiny forces can work together to help wounds heal naturally and leave fewer scars, offering new hope for chronic wound care.

The more I see people using "casted" instead of "cast" the more I realize that I am a grumpy old fart who only wants to see the language evolve in my preferred directions, nevertheless I will happily judge you for it if I catch you doing it, look, my dude, the accepted past tense is shorter okay

世界遺産・白川郷にクマ、スペイン人観光客が襲われ軽傷…展望台行きシャトルバス乗り場付近 【読売新聞】　５日午前８時半頃、岐阜県白川村荻町の展望台行きシャトルバス乗り場付近で、スペイン国籍の男性観光客（４０）がクマに襲われ、右上腕をすりむく軽傷を負った。現場は世界遺産・白川郷で知られる地区。 村役場によると、クマは体長約

A bear cub attacked a Spanish tourist in Shirakawa-gō this morning, inflicting minor injuries to his arm. The man was standing near a shuttle bus stop, taking photos. www.yomiuri.co.jp/national/202...

hope it all goes ok!

as in the young person had the vitality of youth and the elder person had the maturity/dignity of age?

Oof. Here's a tough one. "それぞれに“年の花”がある."
That “年の花” is holding me back. The context is a young man acted with his grandfather and father, all very accomplished performers, and this was his takeaway.
I have a vague sense of like "each was good in his own way/level of experience" but lack the words.

I want to make an informative video where I can list resources for victims of SA in Japan. This is an incredibly important topic that’s not often covered, and sadly a question that I get often in my DMs.

Sign from chocolatier in Tokyo. お客様各位 8月定休日のお知らせ 8月はチョコレートが溶けやすく美味しく召し上がって頂けないため、 誠に勝手ながら8月1日（金）～8月31日（日）までお休みをさせて頂きます。 9月1日（月）より営業を開始させて頂きます。 ご不便をおかけ致しますが、何卒宜しくお願い致します。 店

How hot is it in Tokyo? This chocolatier put up a sign saying they’re closing for August bc they can’t keep their product from melting 🫠