This is the home of the Tiny Awards, which, since 2023, has celebrated the best of the small, poetic, creative, handmade web. The Tiny Awards exist because we thought it was important to shine a spotlight on the sorts of […]
What you do is who you are I went to six jiu-jitsu classes this week. That is more than I went to in the whole of 2023! I’m feeling pretty good mentally. Physically, I am very tired and very sore. But in a good way. No injuries, nothing that is going to last more than […]
The humidity was unreal Took this photo while cycling home this week. It was a really humid evening, to the point that the moisture was condensing out of the air to become 霧雨 kirisame -not quite drizzle, a bit more than mist. I’ve been walking/cycling a bit more recently. This means I take more photos, […]
The weird and wonderful world of Japanese rice fish My granddaughter has a somewhat unusual hobby for a 14-year old girl: she’s really into medaka (Japanese rice fish). To be honest, I am quite pleased that she chose this hobby instead of hanging out with juvenile delinquents or oversharing on TikTok. So when she asked […]
Chronique de "La fille du coupeur de joints" d'Hubert-Félix Thiéfaine, titre emblématique de 1978 issu de son premier album. Folk loufoque détournant une comptine enfantine, hymne de festival devenu rouleau compresseur rock au VIXI Tour XVII. Et en jeu de rôle, une chanson-piège à manier avec précaution.
I have a bad feeling about this year It’s 30 degrees in Morioka today, 29 in Yamagata. Sendai a bit cooler. Apparently this year might end up being a super El Nino, which sounds… bad. I’m guessing 2026 will once again end up being one of the hottest years on record. One thing we can […]
Le rock’n’roll n’est pas seulement une musique mais une force de rupture sociale, culturelle et politique. Des années 50 au punk, il devient outil narratif puissant en jeu de rôle : ambiance, réseau clandestin, contre-culture vivante ou arme symbolique capable de transformer personnages, sociétés et scénarios.
Still not possible (for me) Today I saw the Red Cross were soliciting blood donations at our local supermarket, so I went and had a chat with them. I am (still!) not allowed to donate blood in Japan. This worries me slightly because I have a fairly rare blood type (A-) and I fear there […]
But what to do with it? My mother in law was cleaning up last week and decided to give these old bottles of alcoholic beverages to my wife. They were presents given to my father in law when he was still working, so likely at least 30 years ago if not longer. My wife likes […]
Last week felt like a blur. Being back at work after over a week off is never fun, but I was so busy that five days felt more like three.
I started playing two new games: Tavern Keeper and Under Par Golf Architect. Tavern Keeper is an absolutely fantastic management game amongst the likes of Two Point Hospital (or Theme Hospital, if you are a little bit older...) I played through the first two…
What are you planning to do? We usually relax during the Golden Week holidays. Travel (either domestic or international) really doesn’t seem worth it, and I am not a fan of crowds (or traffic jams!). On the other hand it is usually a good time to go to parks, have a barbecue at the in-laws’ […]
Sometimes the way you treat people at the job you lost is what gets you the next one.
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Why Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act Might Be the Most Important Creativity Book of the Decade Rick Rubin does not make music. He makes space. That distinction matters enormously — and it’s exactly what The Creative Act: A Way of Being is about. Published in January 2023 by Penguin Press, this book instantly became a […]
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On the latest episode of Wake Up Excited!, I got to talk with my friend, fellow traveler, and recent collaborator, Ben Callahan. Ben and I met at BDConf many many moons ago, and since then we’ve shared many adventures together, […]
Les drogues en jeu de rôle ne sont pas de simples accessoires de décor. Rituelles, médicales, politiques ou criminelles, elles modifient la perception, révèlent une société et nourrissent les scénarios. Bien utilisées, elles deviennent des outils d’ambiance, de conflit, de transformation intime et de trouble narratif, pour les personnages aussi.
Faculty and students reflect on how NASA's first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years captured the attention of many.
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So much better than on Zoom I had a great time at the Japan Real Estate Summit today. Learned a lot, met so many nice people, and even got through my presentation without too many issues. It is so good to meet and talk to people in person. Zoom is a lifesaver and makes it […]
For many of us, the greatest hurdle to a successful long-form campaign isn’t the rules or the world-building, but the relentless, anxious chatter of the GM’s own mind. We need a way to quiet the noise, and for me, that begins with invoking the Sentinel, the Scout, and the Sojourner. While these names might feel […]
2016 fuhr ich mit IBM auf die re:publica – mit Nao-Roboter, Watson-Furby und einem echten Orchester im Gepäck. Zehn Jahre später fahre ich wieder hin, diesmal aus eigener Tasche. Ein Rückblick auf kognitive Systeme und eine Diva am Dirigentenpult.
Preparing for disaster There have been a lot of disaster preparation programs and news segments on TV recently. From the predicted Nankai megatrough earthquake to a strong earthquake under Tokyo and even a Mt. Fuji eruption, it’s starting to feel a bit real. We were in Sendai for the 3-11 earthquake, so my wife and […]
I’ve gone a lot of hard and scary experiences that’s made me deeply value stability. After enduring varied traumas, I really turned on the afterburners to make up for being ripped away from my own life and to rebuild a […]
A surprisingly good stay This photo was taken on April 2nd in Zao Onsen Town in Yamagata. Went to stay at the surprisingly excellent Zao International Hotel for one night (we had been planning to get a final ski day in after checking out, but sadly was not to be due to the freak accident […]
Finding joy in the everyday A few times a year we head down to visit the family grave. It’s outside of Sendai in a little town to the south. Takes about half an hour from our place ’cause we live next to the highway exit. Over the years we have made this into a little […]
Hackers can be a strange folk. Our idea of beauty, for instance, can be rather odd. This week, Hackaday saw a few projects that were not just functional – the …read more
Not your average Thursday On Thursday I had my first ride in a Japanese ambulance. The day started off fairly normally. Woke up. Got up. Said good morning to my wife. Made some coffee. Did a light weights workout (I have adjustable barbells and an adjustable incline bench at home). Got halfway through the workout […]
The Kikuchi Beinnale XI at the Tomo Museum This international ceramics competition only takes place every two years, but when it does, it never fails to knock my socks off. Every single piece is utterly unique and an exquisite example of the ceramicist’s technical mastery, while showcasing an incredibly wide range of styles and techniques.Continue reading "Epic Ceramics Show Returns!"
A curated collection of the best in contemporary type design Elliot is back with a new typography book! Elliot Jay Stocks
They always get you somehow I had to go to the immigration office last Friday. Now, depending on where you live in Japan and the reason for the visit this may elicit more or less sympathy. In my case, it was the Sendai immigration office (not too bad) and I was there to help someone […]
For a preview of spring and summer hair colour, cutting and styling trends, Salon travelled to Los Angeles on February 23, 2026, to attend the House of Wella S/S 2026 Trend Experience. Hosted at Wella Studio LA in Calabasas, Calif., the evening event featured inspiration and education led by global colour ambassador Nikki Lee, North American brand ambassador Daniel Mora and Sebastian Professional…
Consequences are coming What a month already. I thought we left the crazy times behind in 2025, but apparently not. Looks like we’re due for even more inflation, maybe some more stock market wobbles, possibly even more geopolitics (the US using up all their ammunition on Iran seems like a great time for China to […]
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