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Nihao China, and What Happens When a Trip to Cuba Changes Your ESTA
A quiet reflection on how travel leaves invisible records behind us. From learning that a trip to Cuba affects U.S. entry, to noticing how past trave…
6 months, 1 week ago
Where to Spend a Life. A Bus Seatbelt and Jason Bourne
On a long-distance bus, a simple seatbelt announcement sparks a small reflection on risk and timing.
A scene from the Bourne films comes to mind, wher…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Power of the Classics: Ikusagami by Shogo Imamura and the Wellington Frame
I read Ikusagami by Shogo Imamura, expecting something familiar—and that’s exactly what it was, in a good way.
The story follows a classic structure, …
6 months, 1 week ago
Avatar 3 and a Customer with Blue Skin
In this episode, I talk about watching Avatar 3 in IMAX 3D after a long break from the series. Even without remembering much of the previous films, I…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
A Scam Call Claiming to Be “Numazu Police.” Ended With “No, Thanks.”
A brief reflection on a scam call pretending to be the police, and how easily fear and urgency can push people into trouble. Sometimes, the simplest …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
“Do You Think You Could Go All the Way to the Edge of the Galaxy?”
A quiet reflection inspired by a song from JUNNOS, a traveling singer who moved across Japan with his family, living and singing along the way. The p…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Freedom of Saying “Nice Weather Today”
Growing up, our world often feels defined by small communities and constant comparison.
As adults, we gain the freedom to choose distance—to engage de…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Already Old at 30: “Certain Decline” or “Probable Failure”
It’s easy to avoid failure by staying exactly where you are—but that safety comes with a hidden cost. In this episode, I reflect on how thinking is s…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
When Time Becomes a Liability
Why are data centers being built so urgently around the world right now?
This episode looks beyond the hype around AI and explores the quieter financi…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Do Real Ones Come Back? Jared Isaacman’s Return as NASA Administrator
Jared Isaacman’s return as NASA Administrator caught my attention.
After his nomination was once withdrawn for political reasons, he quietly came back…
6 months, 2 weeks ago