Dan Traylor
@dantraylor.bsky.social
Deputy managing editor at The Japan Times; former keg washer
Of course, on Tashirojima as well, reminders of the disaster abound.
Traveling with son, an established fan of cats, so we went by sea to Tashirojima, aka cat island, where indeed there were cats.
Around Ishinomaki, signs alert you to routes to safety. This isn’t uncommon around Japan but let’s just say you pay closer attention here.
Former elementary school in a coastal area of Ishinomaki that was taken out by the tsunami. Cannot properly summarize the whole story here so I urge you to pay a visit. It has been converted into a museum with portions of the damaged buildings left as they were.
This is on repeat as a ride the local trains on my summer vacation journey to Tohoku and back.
the Mountain Goats@themountaingoats.bsky.social · 4d agowaiting to play the first show of the “Days” cycle here in Portland. so proud of this record
i am tired of check the comments to see if other people realize it’s AI era how do we stop everything
What is the deal with Japan Daily? They seem to post lots of stuff (on IG/FB) that is some actual news but then random ones that are false, like this one. And they seem to steal images. They have indeed used my exact photo before and slapped a Japan Daily watermark on it.
I went to a brain doctor for a brain thing a while back (result: brain fine) and now I am still seeing the same doctor for nonbrain reasons do you think he is like finally some nonbrain stuff I am so tired of only brains every day
Had just entered bed, then, boom, alarm, shake, rattle, work
Emergency earthquake alert sent my son taking cover under the table. As for me I may have opted to snap a photo of the TV screen amid the wobbles.
Me: hey chat gpt here is this big thing I’m gonna do any concerns Chat: Based on everything you’ve told me, you should definitely not do that Me: it’s ok I’m gonna do it anyway Chat: Here’s why this is a great decision for your specific use case
Neighborhood kids are playing in a parking lot, featuring climbing bouts upon the garbage collection infrastructure, with no adult supervision or general concern, in a direct appeal to 80s America nostalgia and my personal childhood memories. Thanks, kids.
“It is always better to admire the best among our foes rather than the worst among our friends.” - The Sympathizer, Viet Thanh Nguyen
respect to the other OGs who were on this train before it got busy
Viktor Orban can still remain prime minister of Hungary if Mike Pence has the courage.
Vinyl-enjoyers of earth, what do you suggest for and entry level record player? I'm looking for new and creative ways to part with my money.
The Mountain Goats are playing Blue Note Tokyo today and tomorrow and it appears tickets are still pretty available. If that’s what you’re into.
“While I will soon appear once more upon the earthly realm, My sole focus during this Second Coming will be various woodworking projects and not the establishment of a messianic kingdom,” said Christ, the Light of the World
Jesus Clarifies Return Will Be Strictly Limited To Carpentry Business
JERUSALEM—In an effort to soften the blow for a human race eagerly awaiting His glorious arrival, Jesus Christ, the Son of God, clarified Monday that His return would be strictly limited to His carpen...
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It’s a was that the wind or an earthquake sort of day. That was an earthquake.
【超速報】ニュース・地震@sokuho.news · 5mo ago🔔気象庁より【地震速報】です。 11時0分頃、神奈川県・埼玉県・東京都で最大震度2の地震を観測しました。 震源:神奈川県西部, 深さ:10km, 規模:M3.1 この地震による津波の心配はありません。 (2026-03-14 11:03:55) #地震 https://earthquake.tenki.jp/bousai/earthquake/detail/2026/03/14/2026-03-14-11-00-22.html?xlarge_image=1
Here's how photographer Joshua Mellin captured just about every angle of the World Baseball Classic for The Japan Times over the past 10 days.
Capturing the World Baseball Classic from every angle
From Tokyo Tower to shinkansen platforms, Joshua Mellin captured all the excitement as Japan's biggest baseball stars began their quest to repeat as WBC champs.
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I’m on the Yokohama Blue Line attempting to ride toward Azamino. We’re halted though apparently due to smoke or fire at Shin Yokohama station.
At an Ito-Yokado, sat at some tables near a row of vending machines. The area is newly plastered with signs sternly warning against "resale," in English and Japanese. What manner of illicit trade unfolded here? What stories do these tables tell?
Iran Worried U.S. Might Be Building 8,500th Nuclear Weapon https://theonion.com/iran-worried-u-s-might-be-building-8-500th-nuclear-wea-1819573283/
