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Our neighbor’s painting at the The NIKA Exhibition in the National Art Center. NIKA is an NGO for Japanese artists, from amateurs to pros, featuring 4 categories: painting, design, sculpture, and photography.

Acrylic painting of a seated young woman with short hair in profile, wearing bright clothing in pinks and blues, waiting for a train.

Tiny viola japonica. Flower head is barely 1.5 cm (5/8ths of an inch) tall. “There is nothing to save, now all is lost, but a tiny core of stillness in the heart like the eye of a violet.” — D.H. Lawrence

Deep purple viola japonica flowers blooming on sandy ground.

GLOBAL DAY OF DEFIANCE SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 WHEN 02:30 PM Tokyo Time WHERE In front of Shimokitazawa Station, East Exit 2 Chome-24-2 Kitazawa Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0031 Japan Wear GREEN. Bring a sign.

My 1-word comment, “Eww”, on a post supporting a man who fatally shot someone has prompted a blocklist backlash. I’ve ALWAYS been 100% anti gun violence, no matter who’s on the receiving end. Deeply disturbing to see users here who think murder is OK if it’s THEIR guy who shoots. Eww! 💩

Supporting Deborah DeSnoo — director, screenwriter, and performer. Due to recent changes in Japan’s immigration policies, she is being forced to leave Tokyo on January 23, after more than 3 decades. She urgently needs help to be able to buy her plane ticket and face this transition.

Poster of charity event for Deborah Ann DeSnoo in Tokyo on 21 January 2026. 
Japan’s recent immigration law changes, which follow the U.S.’s policy of discrimination against immigrants, are forcing her out of work, housing, and residency.