It’s #NationalLibraryWeek! Did you know that in the Edo period the library could come to you? 👀📚 Granted, kashihonya asked for a fee to lend, but hats off to carrying the stacks themselves! This 1802 image held by Waseda University: www.dh-jac.net/db1/books/re...
Going to kissaten was a staple of my past couple of visits to Japan. The vibes are immaculate, even if the food and coffee don't always compare.
Hishi Setsuki's schedule for the week of 4/20 to 4/26. Tuesday 4/21 features Disgaea at 8 PM EDT. Thursday 4/23 features a paper report and more Disgaea at 8 PM EDT.
Next week's schedule! (now starting on Mondays)
Disgaea on Tuesday, then Thursday will be D'Amico's "The making of paper money in early modern Japan," and continuing with Disgaea. Both days at 8 PM EDT.
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This is a dance off. If you see this, repost with a dance or get eliminated.
The feature on the Lady Lucerne plushie that I'm most proud of!
It's 4/19. We're at 400/1300 first goal. Can we get to 690? Only $290 - and you'd be helping me renew an #accessibility certification to keep freelancing! #HelpSky #MutualAidRequest #InclusiveDesign #crowdfund
Green "poison" book cake
Edible Books!
I don't have any real books to share today, so here is the glorious lineup of faux-folios from April 1! Most photos were by Ben Greer, and featured on @newberrylibrary.bsky.social instagram. First up, The Poison Princess, by Conservation, a Swedish Princess cake with a dire twist! 1/?
closest I've gotten to a scanned cel on ebay look
It would have been nice to mention Writer Beware, since I was the first to report on this lawsuit (back in February) and in much greater detail writerbeware.blog/2026/02/20/a...
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Update: 1200 years of climate data now safe with next caretaker!
In our consideration of a war that was the warrior caste fighting itself, it behooves us to remember the "view from below." #FridayNightHistory 144 is the 2nd Spotlight on Sources, on "Edo in 1868," by M. William Steele buff.ly/gTu8fCP #JapaneseHistory
And just found out that I thought the water bill had been paid, and it HAS NOT, and - my SNAP application is still pending, even. Because freelancing means income verification is not as simple as a pay stub. So can we get to 690 by 4/20? (The water bill back due ALONE is $200.) gofund.me/b32ec6baf
makes me think of the first line of Date Masamune's most famous Chinese poem, and how compact it is:
馬上少年過
"My youth in battle is past"
POTATO SKEWER SWORDS PEOPLE!
From Shōin's second letter (given to Perry Expedition officers while Shōin was detained), translated by S. Wells Williams.
Covering Tao's "Yoshida Shōin's Encounter with Commodore Perry" last night, my partner rather enjoyed the economy of literary Chinese:
泣則近痴笑則近黠
"Weeping, we seem as fools; laughing, as rogues."
Thanks for showing up tonight, folks! I should have next week's schedule up in a few days.
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The Shuri Cultural Association was invited to a ceremony held in Sapporo celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Hokkaido Ainu Association. The Ryukyuan group performed traditional dances including the celebratory piece Kagiyadefū, the Nīsēudui “Nubuikuduchi,” and the Zou-udui “Hatumabushi.”
A photo of our copy of Ghost in the Shell SAC 2nd GIG Manga UK's dvd box set. The Major and the rest of Section 9 are on the cover
Save your tears
for the day
when our pain is far behind
on your feet
come with me
we are soldiers stand or die
Save your fears
take your place
save them for the judgement day
fast and free
follow me
time to make the sacrifice
we rise or fall 🎶
- Origa, "Rise"
Starting shortly at 8 PM EDT!
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The Artistic Utility of Three Odd Spear Covers These nineteenth-century Japanese spear covers, or yarisaya, represent a unique intersection of military utility and expressive design. The collection features three distinct forms: two crafted from leather and one finished in striking red lacquer. One leather cover is ingeniously sculpted to simulate a tied silk topknot, while the lacquered piece takes the form of a bold, stylized cross, and the third presents a sleek, conical silhouette.
These nineteenth-century Japanese spear covers, or yarisaya, represent a unique intersection of military utility and expressive design. The collection features three distinct forms: two crafted from leather and one finished in striking red lacquer.
Japan's Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage spans 1,200 km and follows the path of Buddhist saint Kobo Daishi. Traditional pilgrims wear triangular straw hats and white coats, carrying stamp books to mark each temple visit.
Tonight at 8 PM EDT! Covering De-min Tao's "Yoshida Shōin's Encounter with Commodore Perry," and continuing with Disgaea.
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#tabletop #accessibility thing for designers:
tl;dr: if you're currently using Affinity, there's ways to increase your accessibility of resulting PDFs. Screen reader users will still have issues though.
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What is the Center for Open Data in the Humanities, and what kinds of tools & projects has it contributed to digital research on Japan? 🗾💻 Learn about some of the possibilities for teaching and research in this #NCCSpotlight by Director Kitamoto Asanobu! guides.nccjapan.org/homepage/new...
