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It's a great pleasure for me to connect with people all over the world through Twitter. I will introduce Japanese traditional culture and modern Japan.

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The Akita Kanto Festival. The bamboo poles, adorned with dozens of lanterns, symbolize a bountiful rice harvest. It is wonderful to see children as young as six or seven proudly demonstrating these traditional skills. #秋田竿灯祭り
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The Akita Kanto Festival began as a summer ritual to drive away evil spirits and pray for good harvests. Over time, it evolved into a major cultural event celebrating Akita’s agricultural prosperity and artistry.
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On the second day of my trip, I enjoyed the Kanto Festival in Akita. This is a traditional summer event where performers balance towering bamboo poles decorated with dozens of lanterns, symbolizing rice plants and prayers for a good harvest.
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These poles can reach up to 12 meters and weigh over 50 kilograms, creating a breathtaking display of strength, skill, and rhythm as they sway through the night streets of Akita City.
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After the Nebuta festival, we spent the night at a hot spring in the mountains of Iwate. The first photo shows a view with Mount Iwate visible in the distance. The second and third are of Lake Tazawa in Akita next to Iwate. The last was taken during a winter visit to the lake.
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After viewing the Aomori Nebuta Festival, we traveled to Akita Prefecture. On the way, we stopped at Lake Tazawa. I had visited the area once before, in January three years ago; Lake Tazawa in winter held a charm distinct from that of summer.
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The Aomori Nebuta Festival is one of Japan’s most famous summer events. Giant illuminated floats depicting warriors and mythical scenes parade through the streets. Energetic dancers called haneto jump and shout “Rassera!” to lively music.
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The massive floats are handcrafted by local artisans, taking months of dedicated work. Experiencing Nebuta up close—its lights, sounds, and energy—is something travelers never forget.
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I embarked on a four-day trip starting August 4th to visit the four major summer festivals of the Tohoku region. On the first day, I went to see the Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aomori Prefecture). Giant illuminated floats parade through the city accompanied by energetic dancers.
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Quintessential Japanese Landscapes （１）Okinawa Prefecture. It seems the rainy season hasn't ended in Tokyo yet, but today's weather feels like full-blown summer. So, I’ve selected a photo that epitomizes the summery scenery of Okinawa Prefecture.
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Three days ago, I started using the platform "note." This is an essay I posted there—here is an automatic translation: "Mind-Body Unity" and the Transformation of Educational Perspectives. note.com/crisp_eel134/n/ne24…
"Mind-Body Unity" and the Transformation of Educational Perspectives｜tokyonobo

"Mind-Body Unity" and the Transformation of Educational Perspectives｜tokyonobo

1. Modernist Educational Perspectives and Overcoming Them To put it bluntly, the implicit premise of the modern Japanese educational system is the Western modernist view of humanity. In this view,...

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My second son, who is a physical therapist, is currently working as a Pilates instructor. At his suggestion, I have started taking lessons at his studio. The practice is closely linked to the breathing techniques and mindfulness meditation I already engage in.
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The website of the studio where he works. physio-pilates.jp/

Physio Pilates 文京本郷 | ピラティス | 理学療法士 | 腰痛

＜Physio Pilates / フィジオピラティス＞ 理学療法士によるピラティスコンディショニングスタジオ。慢性疾患や繰り返す腰痛でお悩みの方、リハビリが終了しどこで身体を動かせば良いか分からないといった方に特化。人生100年時代を健やかに動き続けることの出来る身体を共創します。

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On our first night in Asahikawa, enjoyed delicious sushi at a small shop located a little over a twenty-minute walk from the station. The chef is a cheerful 83-year-old man. The map on display shows that people from all over the world—from Alaska to Africa—have visited the shop.
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For this trip to Hokkaido, I flew to Sapporo on the first day, then took the JR train to Asahikawa, where I stayed overnight. I did this to fulfill my wife's wish to fly in first class at least once. The photos show the in-flight meal and the seats.
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Our return flight from Sapporo to Tokyo was also in First Class. The photo shows the in-flight meal served on that flight.
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I selected a few photos taken in Asahikawa. Like other cities in Hokkaido, this beautiful city is struggling with a declining population. I hope it remains a beautiful and vibrant city forever.
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On the first day of our trip to Hokkaido, we stayed overnight in Asahikawa. Located near the center of Hokkaido, the city is a "core city" with a population of about 310,000—the second largest in the region after Sapporo. The photos show Asahikawa Sta. and the park close to it.
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Ever since I missed a step on the stairs at home on April 10th and fractured the instep of my right foot, I haven't been able to travel or post much. However, my foot has finally healed, and I enjoyed a trip to Hokkaido starting on June 26th. youtu.be/6SZD43VrKRc?si=6x7V…
ケガしても新宿へ行く！松葉杖で歩くリアル東京 Tokyo Challenge: Heading to Shinjuku on Crutches! #バリアフリー

ケガしても新宿へ行く！松葉杖で歩くリアル東京 Tokyo Challenge: Heading to Shinjuku on Crutches! #バリアフリー

Barrier-free access is almost complete at Tokyo's train stations, w...

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今後の私のユーチューブチャンネルの方向性は決まった。この動画にあるように、フロー体験、マインドフルネス、瞑想、スピリチャルなテーマについて、私自身の実践も深めながら語っていくことになると思う。もちろん時には英語学習に関する動画も。youtu.be/v5Jy2pLOhhg?si=YG6q…
マインドフルネスからフロー体験へ、村上春樹、大谷翔平、羽生結弦、りくりゅうペアー、彼らを結ぶ糸

マインドフルネスからフロー体験へ、村上春樹、大谷翔平、羽生結弦、りくりゅうペアー、彼らを結ぶ糸

「 #フロー体験 」という言葉を最初に与え、分析したのがイタリアで生まれ、シカゴ大学の教授だった #チクセンミトハイ です。彼によれば...

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I've decided on the direction for my YouTube channel going forward. As you can see in this video, I plan to discuss flow experiences, mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual themes, while also deepening my own practice in these areas.
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