Tag Archives: Japan
Tsuki magazine out now!
After last week’s sneak preview, here comes the main event. Tsuki magazine is out now to download, priced at 2.99 USD (around 1.80 of your GBP and 23o JPY or so). So what is Tsuki and why would you want … Continue reading
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The Teas That Bind at The Cat’s Meow
I will be signing books and talking about The Teas That Bind at The Cat’s Meow on Friday 11 May. The event runs from 8:30-10:30pm and tickets are 3,500 yen, which includes a drink, snacks and a copy of the … Continue reading
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Tsuki magazine
When talented Tokyo wordsmith Caroline Josephine asked me to contribute to her new venture, I was delighted to accept. Tsuki is an online literary magazine featuring writing, art, photography, music and more from Japan. Publication moved a step closer this … Continue reading
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ten minutes hate is on holiday
Feeling very lucky and grateful to all those who have fought for my right to kick back and enjoy time away from work. If you are looking for holiday reading material, my recommendation is here. Back soon!
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Friday May 11th, 8:30 -10:30 PM The Teas that Bind by J.C. Greenway at Biscotti Tapas
Reblogged from The Cat's Meow: The Teas That Bind by J.C. Greenway May 11th, 2012 8:30 -10:30 PM Biscotti Tapas ¥3,500 (includes welcome drink, snacks, & a book) What happens when the adventure you signed up for is a whole … Continue reading
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Stirring the pot
Abiko is an often unloved and unremarked upon corner of Chiba Prefecture in Japan. Proud owner of what until recently was the dirtiest lake in Japan, at times it must have appeared as if this ‘Kamakura of the North’ (are … Continue reading
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That time of year again
It is that time of year again, when every corner of the city looks gorgeous; when the large, famous parks draw the crowds but single trees tucked away down side streets are equally as appreciated and likely to be immortalised … Continue reading
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Something for nothing
You don’t get something for nothing, as Portishead once sang: But if you did, well, it could indeed be sweet, as the Bristolians note. So today could be a very lucky day, if you head over to Lulu and add … Continue reading
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‘ebooks are democracy in action’
Creative force behind Quakebook, Reconstructing 3/11 and the Abiko Free Press, Our Man in Abiko is interviewed here about his thoughts on ebooks, publishing, crowdsourced journalism and, er… cats. All very Haruki Murakami. In amongst the cat jokes though, there … Continue reading
Letter from Tokyo
Since the earthquake, Tokyo-based urbanist Christian Dimmer has written a number of excellent articles about the options for reconstruction. His latest, for the Australian Design Review, contains the same clear-sighted assessment of the problems and the future facing Northern Japan. … Continue reading
