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Naoto Sato
@naotoj.bsky.social
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A software engineer, a cyclist, a baker, a husband, and a father. Views are my own. Reposts are not necessarily endorsements.
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 9h
I was hoping to see such a stunning sunset here in the South Bay today. Never happened 😂
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The West Marin Feed @westmarinfeed.bsky.social · 10h
Magic winter sunsets are here. Thanks to All_types_of_rainbows for these amazing shots in Point Reyes tonight.
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 15h
TIL: Vanity sizing

I didn't know that clothing sizes started as a practical standard, but over time they became a psychological marketing tool 😄

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Vanity sizing - Wikipedia
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 16h
"In this economic climate, Mr. Yanai has positioned himself as a rare Japanese leader in business openly voicing opposition to the U.S. pivot toward isolationism"
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 17h
Tadashi Yanai opened what would become the first Uniqlo store in Hiroshima in 1984. There are now more than 2,500 stores globally. Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for the company’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism.
For Uniqlo’s Founder, Conquering America Is Personal
Tadashi Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for Uniqlo’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism.
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 22h
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 1d
Learned a Japanese word: クリエイティブ ("creative")

"クリエイティブという言葉を形容詞ではなく名詞として使うのは広告業界である。広告業界で使われるクリエイティブという言葉は、広告に掲載する写真やイラストを意味する"

www.weblio.jp/content/crea...
「creative」の意味や使い方 わかりやすく解説 Weblio辞書
クリエイティブとは、一般的には創造的、独創的であること。Weblio国語辞典では「creative」の意味や使い方、用例、類似表現などを解説しています。
www.weblio.jp
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 1d
Sad to see it go

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Feel Good Bakery
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 1d
After two decades of French-style loaves, a Bay Area bakery is calling it quits

www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...
After two decades of French-style loaves, a Bay Area bakery is calling it quits
This East Bay bakery was known for its variety of whole-grain and sourdough loaves, as well as cakes, cookies and laminated pastries, such as kouign-amann and stuffed croissants.
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 1d
Save Elkhorn Slough
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KQED News @kqednews.kqed.org · 1d
Proposed Change to Endangered Species Act Threatens California’s Sea Otter Haven
Here are the morning’s top stories on Monday, October 13th: The Trump Administration is considering a change to the federal Endangered Species Act that could create new risks for an area in California that has more sea otters than any other in the state. Last October, the state finished removing four dams from Klamath River … Continue reading Proposed Change to Endangered Species Act Threatens California’s Sea Otter Haven →
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 3d
"Kimono-wearing bros"

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Kyoto Has Zero Zen
A great exchange rate, ChatGPT, and kimono-wearing bros have turned Kyoto into the loveliest tourist trap on earth.
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 3d
The last 🍅
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 3d
TIL: bog body. It immediately reminded me of the Dead Marsh in Lord of the Rings (technically they are different, though)

www.npr.org/2025/10/11/n...
Anna North shares insights on her new mystery novel 'Bog Queen'
Two women's lives, 2000 years apart: NPR's Scott Simon talks with Anna North about her novel "Bog Queen," in which a modern investigator is called to examine a body found in a British bog.
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 3d
How come Monchhichi is a Bay Area exclusive design? 🤔
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 4d
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Tasting the autumn
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 5d
I guess the Nobel Foundation has maintained its dignity
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NPR @npr.org · 5d
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 5d
I'm familiar with the Japanese numbering system, but none of those units feel intuitive to me. The yard–pound system makes much more sense now.

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Internationalization puzzles - TOPdesk Puzzle 14
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 5d
Ok it’s time to vote
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 5d
Seeing "Okej" reminds me of IKEA
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 5d
Good morning, Sprinkle
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 6d
Who can tell that from this label?

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Leptospermum Scoparium 'Tasman Hybrid'
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 6d
I didn’t realize this plant was manuka! I guess the local beekeepers around here are enjoying some manuka honey 😄
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 6d
Good morning, Buster!
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 7d
For this contribution, my name got listed in their acknowledgments.

Coincidentally, right next to my former colleague, Norbert. 😄

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Acknowledgements
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 8d
Celebrating Mid-Autumn
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 8d
Until recently, I did not know the restaurant had a location in the nearby mall's food court, which nobody seems to be aware of. Hope they don't close down soon

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Duan's Braised Beef Noodle Soup 段式紅燒牛肉麵
Duan's Kitchen 段純貞
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Naoto Sato @naotoj.bsky.social · 8d
"you probably already know that Cupertino’s suburban strip malls are home to some of the Bay Area’s finest noodle shops, jook joints and hot pot emporiums"

www.kqed.org/arts/1398213...
Love Asian Food? The First Cupertino Restaurant Week Is Your Treasure Trove
The Silicon Valley suburb celebrates its 70th anniversary with a weeklong feast.
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