朝七時 五畳にて 三人の女 GARARI! is the sound of opening a sliding door…an outdated one. Garari! I opened a glass sliding door, into the...
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Bear Attack and the Culture of Yohaku
A message came from a friend in the UK:“Bear attacks are on NHK World!”Even here in Ashigara, where Kintaro riding a bear is our...
3 Women in 5-Tatami, 7AM Observation
朝七時 五畳にて 三人の女 GARARI! is the sound of opening a sliding door…an outdated one. Garari! I opened a glass sliding door, into the five tatami-mat space. Sulfur-infused steam rushed through the opening and enveloped me in an instant. A large bathtub was built against one...
Bear Attack and the Culture of Yohaku
A message came from a friend in the UK:“Bear attacks are on NHK World!”Even here in Ashigara, where Kintaro riding a bear is our local mascot (see below), I could feel the tension in the air since the sightings have been reported. Morning and evening walks now come...