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It's a great pleasure for me to connect with people all over the world through Twitter. I will introduce Japanese traditional culture and modern Japan.

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Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost tip of Honshu. These photographs show the autumn foliage in the prefecture’s Oirase Gorge.
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Tokyo consists of 23 wards. KatsushikaーKu, where I live, is at its eastern edge. At this eastern extremity lies Mizumoto Park—a vast one that sees very few tourists. The final photo shows Shibamata Taishakuten temple made famous by the *Otoko wa Tsurai yo* comedy film series.
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These are photos of the autumn foliage in a small park near my home. If you look around, you can currently find beautiful autumn colors in parks, gardens, and along tree-lined streets all over Tokyo.
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If you are a learner of Japanese, what have been the positive aspects of learning the language? Also, what have you found challenging? If you’d like to share, please also let me know what your native language is.
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It is now the middle of November, and the autumn foliage is growing more beautiful by the day. I have selected a few photos at random from my collection. The first two were taken at Jingu Gaien in Tokyo, the third at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo, and the last one at Mount Kusatsu-Shirane
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The Akita Kanto Festival began as a summer ritual to drive away evil spirits and pray for good harvests. Over time, it evolved into a major cultural event celebrating Akita’s agricultural prosperity and artistry.
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On the second day of my trip, I enjoyed the Kanto Festival in Akita. This is a traditional summer event where performers balance towering bamboo poles decorated with dozens of lanterns, symbolizing rice plants and prayers for a good harvest.
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These poles can reach up to 12 meters and weigh over 50 kilograms, creating a breathtaking display of strength, skill, and rhythm as they sway through the night streets of Akita City.
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After the Nebuta festival, we spent the night at a hot spring in the mountains of Iwate. The first photo shows a view with Mount Iwate visible in the distance. The second and third are of Lake Tazawa in Akita next to Iwate. The last was taken during a winter visit to the lake.
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After viewing the Aomori Nebuta Festival, we traveled to Akita Prefecture. On the way, we stopped at Lake Tazawa. I had visited the area once before, in January three years ago; Lake Tazawa in winter held a charm distinct from that of summer.
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The Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of Japan’s most famous summer events. Giant illuminated floats depicting warriors and mythical scenes parade through the streets. Energetic dancers called haneto jump and shout “Rassera!” to lively music.
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The massive floats are handcrafted by local artisans, taking months of dedicated work. Experiencing Nebuta up close—its lights, sounds, and energy—is something travelers never forget.
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I embarked on a four-day trip starting August 4th to visit the four major summer festivals of the Tohoku region. On the first day, I went to see the Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aomori Prefecture). Giant illuminated floats parade through the city accompanied by energetic dancers.
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Quintessential Japanese Landscapes （１）Okinawa Prefecture. It seems the rainy season hasn't ended in Tokyo yet, but today's weather feels like full-blown summer. So, I’ve selected a photo that epitomizes the summery scenery of Okinawa Prefecture.
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Three days ago, I started using the platform "note." This is an essay I posted there—here is an automatic translation: "Mind-Body Unity" and the Transformation of Educational Perspectives. note.com/crisp_eel134/n/ne24…
"Mind-Body Unity" and the Transformation of Educational Perspectives｜tokyonobo

"Mind-Body Unity" and the Transformation of Educational Perspectives｜tokyonobo

1. Modernist Educational Perspectives and Overcoming Them To put it bluntly, the implicit premise of the modern Japanese educational system is the Western modernist view of humanity. In this view,...

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My second son, who is a physical therapist, is currently working as a Pilates instructor. At his suggestion, I have started taking lessons at his studio. The practice is closely linked to the breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation I already engage in.
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The website of the studio where he works. physio-pilates.jp/
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On our first night in Asahikawa, enjoyed delicious sushi at a small shop located a little over a twenty-minute walk from the station. The chef is a cheerful 83-year-old man. The map on display shows that people from all over the world—from Alaska to Africa—have visited the shop.
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For this trip to Hokkaido, I flew to Sapporo on the first day, then took the JR train to Asahikawa, where I stayed overnight. I did this to fulfill my wife's wish to fly in first class at least once. The photos show the in-flight meal and the seats.
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Our return flight from Sapporo to Tokyo was also in First Class. The photo shows the in-flight meal served on that flight.
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