Hmmm deranged food mascot throw down: I’ll take Koolaid Man, Jack, Green Giant, and I’ll be Little Debbie ftw
Discontinued Foods!@discontinuedfoods.bsky.social · 4w agoThings aren't great, let's have some fun
Debra Occhi is
@debraocchi.bsky.social
Anthropology and linguistics of Japanese character culture, regionality, Pokémon tourism | qual research | consulting | 日本語OK
Discontinued Foods!@discontinuedfoods.bsky.social · 4w ago
The naphtha-deficient Calbee bags have arrived.
My Number was originally posed as an optional system designed to make administrative tasks like paying taxes easier. But in five years, only 40% or so of people opted into the system. The government even started to offer cash incentives to get people to sign up.
Why This Special Edition Pokémon Card Will Require a National ID to Buy
In an attempt to prevent scalping of Pokémon cards, the Pokémon Company is going to have buyers verify ID using their My Number card.
unseen-japan.com
Noto Satoyama Airport in Ishikawa will reopen as the world's first "Pokémon With You Airport" on July 7, complete with 111 flying-type Pokémon, themed food, and a branded express bus. The goal: draw visitors to a region still rebuilding from the devastating 2024 earthquake.
The World's First Pokémon Airport Aims to Boost Japan's Noto Region Post-Quake
Ishikawa Prefecture is renaming Noto Satoyama Airport as 'Noto Satoyama Pokémon With You Airport' from July 7, 2026, making it the world's first airport bearing the Pokémon name.
unseen-japan.com
"If you’ve ever been a white migrant in Asia, you know exactly how not new this type of Guy is. You have already met this guy, so many times, at so many parties." Or: I finally wrote a thing about "passport bros" and the international marriage market, with receipts.
The Original “Passport Bros”
Charisma Man was a superhero. Simply by moving to Japan, with the power of being a white Canadian guy, he gained the superpower of attracting Japanese women. His nemesis? The Western Woman in Japan…
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There are certainly good reasons for every step in the crew recovery process but at this point it feels like they’re just putting the astronauts through as many of the most dramatic methods of transportation they can think of in one day
If you haven’t blocked attie.ai yet, join the hottest trend on BlueSky! #ByebyeAI #NobodyWantsThis
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Agentic environment for the Atmosphere
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Misty K Snow@mistyksnow.bsky.social · 5mo agoHoly shit. It's catching blocks faster than a USA government account.
With everything else that’s going on this is quietly getting pushed through. There’s still time to stop it. morethanjustparks.substack.com/p/blm-announ...
BLM Announces Plan to Fell Oregon's Last Great Forests
One billion board feet per year... 30 days to make your voice heard.
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Who’s your favorite Pokemon? Wrong answers only
Brian Ruh@brianruh.bsky.social · 6mo agoWho's your favorite Pokemon? Wrong answers only.
Oh cool, thanks for this too! 😄@jjwalsh.bsky.social
JJWalsh@jjwalsh.bsky.social · 6mo agoGreat talk with the amazing @debraocchi.bsky.social Prof.Debra Occhi this morning - short clip here of one of the many interesting stories about the Japanese folklore character KAPPA has changed over time youtube.com/shorts/EA9J6...
This was fun! Thanks ☺️ @jjwalsh.bsky.social
JJWalsh@jjwalsh.bsky.social · 6mo agoWonderful talk with Dr.Occhi about cute & bizarre characters in Japan with historical & creating better society connections as well as commercial - we do need more fun characters to promote sustainable strategy in Japan though - fabulous 😍 insights @debraocchi.bsky.social youtu.be/9J7nYZeYIN4?...
They mention a resemblance to Japanese characters, but ones with crooked mouths are usually evil www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
‘It’s sick’: Trump administration uses mascot called ‘Coalie’ to push dirtiest fossil fuel
Cartoon lump of coal with giant eyes was spotlighted by US interior secretary in X post saying: ‘Mine, Baby, Mine!’
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Ana Marie Cox@anamariecox.com · 7mo agoHow do you do, fellow carbon-based life forms?
Join me & linguist-anthropologist Dr.Debra Occhi this Saturday 9am for insights on Japan's cute characters & mascots @debraocchi.bsky.social #seeksustainablejapan #talkshow www.youtube.com/live/DsDS7RD...
Debra Occhi - Linguist-Anthropologist View of Japan Mascots & Characters
YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
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My declaration for (particularly) Japan studies as the world burns.
If Japan is the future, why aren’t we more upset? - Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus
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This is up till at least Nov something 26 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
In Deep with Characters - Outside in Lost in Academia | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters. From adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
www3.nhk.or.jp
Went to show this video in class and learned that none of the local students have ever been to see these local wild horses that are 1.5 hours drive away youtu.be/2CwXMJEOJzA?...
4K 都井岬 宮崎県 Cape Toi Miyazaki Kyushu JAPAN
YouTube video by SHISO PRODUCTIONS.
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Wasei Eigo! Plan your bestseller J culture essentializing book on…?? Mine’s about magic tape
Gaijin Mommy@gaijinmommy.bsky.social · 8mo agoSeeing as we’re doing this again, the screenshot you take here is the 和製英語 word you will start using like it’s English in 2026, cause it makes more sense anyway. ご協力ありがとうございました♪
Jazz OTD: Pianist David Hazeltine recorded his lyrical, exceptionally well-played tribute to Bill Evans, “Waltz for Debby,” on December 27, 1998 with George Mraz (b) and Billy Drummond (d). #jazzsky
Time Remembered
YouTube video by David Hazeltine Trio - Topic
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The NSF grant that supported my PhD thesis research was ‘archived’ 😨
Kristina Killgrove@killgrove.bsky.social · 9mo agoNEW from me - NSF cancels grant scheme for social science research. Seems the NSF quietly archived ALL calls for DDRIG grants in the SBE directorate. This is a massive blow for PhD students wanting to do cutting-edge social science research. 🏺🧪
The NHK show about my research on Japanese mascots and heroes is now online in English until 12/4 www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
In Deep with Characters - Outside in Lost in Academia | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
American linguistic anthropologist Debra Occhi dives into the fascinating world of mascots and characters. From adorable to heroic, she explores how their naming is shaped by sound.
www3.nhk.or.jp
You’ve just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you. 👹
Etegamist @etegamist.bsky.social · 9mo agoYou've just died. The 6th picture in your phone gallery is what killed you.
I was studying Japanese and someone gave me some homemade vhs tapes of early An-Pan Man
Recurse Center@recurse.com · 9mo agoWhat’s the lore behind choosing your career path ?
Keep the Penguin 🐧
Unseen Japan@unseenjapan.com · 9mo agoThe Suica penguin has been the face of JR East's popular IC transit card since its inception in 2001. Now, the company says it will replace the iconic character with an as-yet-unannounced mascot. That's left fans both perplexed and irate. buff.ly/otKANut
Some local culture person heard me on the radio and brought a free ticket to see the locals singing Enka, which I haven’t researched for thirty years. No surprise that nothing’s changed ♬
The local radio station reporter saw me on NHK so our interview will be on the MRT Sunday Daigaku show this weekend (and on radiko for a week if you listen to your radio online) www.miu.ac.jp/news/archive...
MRTラジオ「サンデーラジオ大学」に本学国際教養学部教授のデボラ・オチ教授が出演します
宮崎国際大学の公式サイトです。英語でリベラル・アーツを学ぶ国際教養学部、採用までの一貫教育を行う教育学部の2学部からなる大学です。見たことのない景色を見て、見たことのない自分出会う。それがMICの学び。
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It’d probably be better for me to get back from the field more than a week before the paper is due 😅 #acasky
