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Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

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Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

An interior shot of the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Japan.

Jul 19, 2026

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Osaka, Japan Part 3

The final leg of my trip to Japan: Expo 2025 in Osaka.

Jul 19, 2026

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Tokyo and Osaka, Japan Part 2

The second part of the collection of photos I took during my trip to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.

Jul 19, 2026

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Tokyo, Japan Part 1

Part one of my trip to Tokyo in Jun 2025 (there was a lot worth taking a photo of!)

Jul 19, 2026

The Temple under the Cliff, Utsunomiya, Japan

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The Temple under the Cliff, Utsunomiya, Japan

Oya Temple (Oyaji) is a 1,200 year-old Buddhist temple constructed in the volcanic stone cliffs on the outskirts of Utsunomiya in Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.

Jul 17, 2026

The Emu Café Social

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Cup Noodle (Cold Edition) in Japan

SoraNews24, which covers news from Japan, is a long-time member of my feed collection and a regular article contributor to the "Around the Web" secution of my weekly newsletter. They cover some "news" news, see for example an article I wrote based in significant part on a SoraNews24 report about dress code rules in Japanese...

Jul 16, 2026

Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

It was hot and muggy last night, but that didn't stop me from getting off my train earlier to walk home through the neighborhood and take some monochrome shots.

Jul 16, 2026

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Tradition Captured, Kanazawa, Japan

Walking around Higashi Chayagai, a historic district in Kanazawa, Japan, I saw two young women in kimono emerging from one of the old buildings.

Jul 15, 2026

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Kibune River Cascades, Kyoto, Japan

A young couple is seen photographing the cascades of Kibune River in northern Kyoto, Japan.

Jul 14, 2026

Platform 1, Mojiko Station, Kitakyushu, Japan

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Platform 1, Mojiko Station, Kitakyushu, Japan

A perspective study along platform 1 of Mojikō Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.

Jul 13, 2026

Setagaya Family Murders: Decoding the Bizarre Evidence

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Setagaya Family Murders: Decoding the Bizarre Evidence

The Setagaya Family Murders: Decoding the Evidence Left at the Crime Scene Some true crime cases frustrate police because there is no evidence. The Setagaya family murders are maddening for the exact opposite reason. The killer left behind a mountain of physical clues. He dropped his clothes. He abandoned the murder weapon. He even left...

Jul 13, 2026

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Old Town Rickshaw, Kawagoe, Japan

Amidst the historic warehouses of Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, a jinricksha driver is soliciting customers to fill his next tour.

Jul 12, 2026

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Urban Rainbow, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Towards the end of a rain-filled day, a rainbow rises over the eastern part of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Jul 11, 2026

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Downtown Samurai, Matsue, Japan

A participant is seen wearing a period costume at the annual Musha Gyoretsu Warrior Parade in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.

Jul 9, 2026

Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Along the elevated JR Sobu Line train tracks in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, traditional craft wholesalers, lively izakayas and ramen shops blend into a vibrant whole.

Jul 8, 2026

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Osu Kannon Flea Market, Nagoya, Japan

On the 18th and 28th day of every month, a flea market is held on the grounds of Ōsu Kannon, a Buddhist temple in Central Nagoya, Japan.

Jul 7, 2026

Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

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Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Window and ceiling reflections at Ariake Garden, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Tokyo Bay, Japan.

Jul 6, 2026

Kanazawaya Bedding Store, Takasaki, Japan

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Kanazawaya Bedding Store, Takasaki, Japan

Since 1836, Kanazawaya (金澤屋) in Takasaki, Gunma Pref., has been helping customers enjoy a comfortable night's sleep with quality bedding and sleep essentials.

Jul 5, 2026

Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

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Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

While setting my film camera for a photo along Star Road in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, I saw a bicyclist approaching in the viewfinder - and pushed the shutter.

Jul 3, 2026

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Through the Veil, Kyoto, Japan

Rays of sunlight are breaking through the clouds to illuminate the southern part of central Kyoto. The pagoda of Toji Temple is visible towards the right side.

Jul 2, 2026

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Izakaya Evening, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Evening life at an Izakaya (Japanese pub) in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, Japan. I love scenes like this one; fortunately there is no shortage of them here. 😍

Jul 1, 2026

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Collabs for July '26

group promos in July

Jun 30, 2026

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Painterly Reflection, Kurashiki, Japan

In the Bikan historical quarter of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefecture, Japan, Edo-era storehouses are being reflected off of the surface of a canal.

Jun 28, 2026

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Rainy Taxi Ride, Kyoto, Japan

During heavy rain in Kyoto, Japan, this photo was taken on a taxi ride through the Gion district.

Jun 28, 2026

The Emu Café Social

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Tatakiage Recruits in Sumo

I watched all the matches in the first three grand sumo tournaments of 2026. Because I am following sumo this year, I looked for a couple of sumo blogs to add to my feed collection. One is Tachiai. On June 27, 2026, author Hochiyama covered the lower divisions (which I have not watched in 2026,...

Jun 27, 2026

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All Quiet at Dusk, Hakodate, Japan

A peaceful scene at dusk in the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse district of Hakodate in Hokkaido, Japan. The warehouses trace their origins to 1869.

Jun 25, 2026

June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

On my way back from the kickboxing gym last night, the sky had put on a particularly nice color display. Two quick shots from the neighborhood.

Jun 23, 2026

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Waiting for Enoden, Kamakura, Japan

An Enoden (Enoshima Electric Railway) Train is approaching Kamakurakokomae Station in Kanagawa Prefecture. Sections of the line run close to the Shonan Coast.

Jun 23, 2026

Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan

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Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan

Afternoon scene at a typical street-level railway crossing in the Hatanodai area of Shinagawa Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Jun 21, 2026

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Shrine Approach, Sapporo, Japan

The approach to Hokkaido Jingu, a major Shinto Shrine in Sapporo, Japan, takes visitors through this huge toori gate in Maruyama Park.

Jun 21, 2026

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Along Dotonbori Canal, Osaka, Japan

An evening perspective along the Dōtonbori Canal in Osaka, Japan. Historically a theater district, Dotonbori is now a popular nightlife and entertainment area.

Jun 18, 2026

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Rainy Commute, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

It was a rainy morning when I went to the station earlier today, but also a good opportunity to try and capture that typical “rainy-season blues”.

Jun 17, 2026

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Rōketsuzome, Kyoto, Japan

During a stay in Kyoto in 2014, my wife and I went to 京ローケツやまもと染工 to try our hands at Roketsuzome, a traditional Japanese wax-resist textile dyeing technique.

Jun 11, 2026

The Emu Café Social

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The History Blog and Japanese Saws

I follow The History Blog by psuedynmous blogger livius. It features blog posts about history (surprise?) focusing significantly on archaeology news. Significantly, The History Blog links to sources. Take for example a June 6, 2026 blog post titled Oldest iron saw in Japan identified. The post summarizes a linked Asahi Shimbun report on what appears...

Jun 9, 2026

Going Home in Monochrome, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Going Home in Monochrome, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

At the end of my office afternoon yesterday, I got off the train two stops early and took a lengthy walk home to take some monochrome neighborhood photos.

Jun 9, 2026

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Back at the Office, Tokyo, Japan

Today is my first day back at work after the recent Europe trip. The view from the 18th-floor office towards Tokyo Station is still as thrilling as ever.

Jun 3, 2026

Typhoon Window View, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Typhoon Window View, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

My wife and I returned from our Europe trip yesterday, just in time before Typhoon No. 6 hit Tokyo. Here is a quick window view of the situation this morning.

Jun 2, 2026

Shadow Dancers, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

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Shadow Dancers, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

The mid-day sun is doing some artistic work on the concourse of the Marunouchi Oazo Building in Tokyo, Japan.

May 30, 2026

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Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-28-26

I have more work ahead of me today. But once again, I refuse to let work stand between me and another edition of our regularly scheduled Pook-Emu Bee links. 1. Can an ESPN analyst revive the Scripps Spelling Bee? (Molly Liebergall for Morning Brew. May 28, 2026.) The premise presupposes that the spelling bee needs...

May 28, 2026

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Classic Elegance, Tokyo, Japan

A Toyota Century is parked in front of the ornate side entrance to Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan.

May 19, 2026

Komaya Retro Games, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Komaya Retro Games, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Komaya Retro Games was an old shop in the Nakajuku area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan. It was run by a couple in their 80s and filled with old game machines.

May 18, 2026

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Hot Stuff, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

An ambitiously-named hairdresser and beauty salon in a beautifully weathered old building in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.

May 14, 2026

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Startled Droid, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

This PET bottle recycling bin stuck between a drink vending machine and trash cans in the Taito Ward of Tokyo was giving me “startled droid” vibes.

May 13, 2026

Nakasendō Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Nakasendō Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

As I stepped out of the kickboxing gym last night, this was the scene along the Nakasendo, a major road traversing the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.

May 12, 2026

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Urban Cat, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

In the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a cat is mulling whether or not to proceed climbing the facade of an old Tonkatsu (fried cutlet) Restaurant.

May 11, 2026

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Hotel Friend, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

In the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a Showa-era hotel sign is reflected in a window, opening up a view towards a quiet backstreet with a more contemporary hotel.

May 10, 2026

Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

We went for a quick lunch at Higu Bagel, a café and bagel shop in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Today's specialty was a honey-mustard chicken bagel.

May 10, 2026

Two Neighborhood Frogs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Two Neighborhood Frogs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

On the way home from work tonight, I walked through the Shimura area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo. I ran into two rather different frogs, and a few other details.

May 8, 2026

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Going Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Enjoying a longer walk home this evening through the quiet streets of Izumicho in Itabashi, Tokyo, it appears I wasn't the only one going home at that time.

May 7, 2026

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Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan Part 3

Tokyo and Osaka, Japan Part 2

Tokyo, Japan Part 1

The Temple under the Cliff, Utsunomiya, Japan

Cup Noodle (Cold Edition) in Japan

Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Tradition Captured, Kanazawa, Japan

Kibune River Cascades, Kyoto, Japan

Platform 1, Mojiko Station, Kitakyushu, Japan

Setagaya Family Murders: Decoding the Bizarre Evidence

Old Town Rickshaw, Kawagoe, Japan

Urban Rainbow, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Downtown Samurai, Matsue, Japan

Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Osu Kannon Flea Market, Nagoya, Japan

Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Kanazawaya Bedding Store, Takasaki, Japan

Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Through the Veil, Kyoto, Japan

Izakaya Evening, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Collabs for July '26

Painterly Reflection, Kurashiki, Japan

Rainy Taxi Ride, Kyoto, Japan

Tatakiage Recruits in Sumo

All Quiet at Dusk, Hakodate, Japan

June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Waiting for Enoden, Kamakura, Japan

Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan

Shrine Approach, Sapporo, Japan

Along Dotonbori Canal, Osaka, Japan

Rainy Commute, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Rōketsuzome, Kyoto, Japan

The History Blog and Japanese Saws

Going Home in Monochrome, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Back at the Office, Tokyo, Japan

Typhoon Window View, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Shadow Dancers, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 05-28-26

Classic Elegance, Tokyo, Japan

Komaya Retro Games, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Hot Stuff, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Startled Droid, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Nakasendō Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Urban Cat, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Hotel Friend, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Two Neighborhood Frogs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Going Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan