David :SetouchiExplorer:
@david.fediverse.setouchi.social
Blogger, Teacher, Father, Immigrant.
- Gallivants on the Seto Inland Sea art islands.
- French, but teaches English at a Japanese university.
- Raises two wonderful […]
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- Gallivants on the Seto Inland Sea art islands.
- French, but teaches English at a Japanese university.
- Raises two wonderful […]
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And here we are.
The revamp of my blog/newsletter is complete.
https://davidbilla.net/
As it's on Ghost, you can also follow it directly from your fediverse account: @[email protected]
Enjoy.
#blog #newsletter #ghost
The revamp of my blog/newsletter is complete.
https://davidbilla.net/
As it's on Ghost, you can also follow it directly from your fediverse account: @[email protected]
Enjoy.
#blog #newsletter #ghost
Liminal Web
a newsletter by David in Setouchi
davidbilla.net
December 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
And here we are.
The revamp of my blog/newsletter is complete.
https://davidbilla.net/
As it's on Ghost, you can also follow it directly from your fediverse account: @[email protected]
Enjoy.
#blog #newsletter #ghost
The revamp of my blog/newsletter is complete.
https://davidbilla.net/
As it's on Ghost, you can also follow it directly from your fediverse account: @[email protected]
Enjoy.
#blog #newsletter #ghost
RE: https://famichiki.jp/@mainichi/115756322109027746
Interesting to see in real-time the LDP doing what every other right-wing party has done in the West (but Japanese people are none the wiser). First one guy says something that's taboo, but off the record! Following the outcry, an official […]
Interesting to see in real-time the LDP doing what every other right-wing party has done in the West (but Japanese people are none the wiser). First one guy says something that's taboo, but off the record! Following the outcry, an official […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
December 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM
RE: https://famichiki.jp/@mainichi/115756322109027746
Interesting to see in real-time the LDP doing what every other right-wing party has done in the West (but Japanese people are none the wiser). First one guy says something that's taboo, but off the record! Following the outcry, an official […]
Interesting to see in real-time the LDP doing what every other right-wing party has done in the West (but Japanese people are none the wiser). First one guy says something that's taboo, but off the record! Following the outcry, an official […]
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November 29, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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December 21, 2025 at 6:07 AM
Funny how I hate cold and humid and cloudy weather, however, this is the only weather that feels "right" for late autumn early winter.
I always find sunny and dry winter weather (aka south Japan winter) a bit disturbing for this time of the year.
So today, feels like the perfect weather for a […]
I always find sunny and dry winter weather (aka south Japan winter) a bit disturbing for this time of the year.
So today, feels like the perfect weather for a […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
December 21, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Funny how I hate cold and humid and cloudy weather, however, this is the only weather that feels "right" for late autumn early winter.
I always find sunny and dry winter weather (aka south Japan winter) a bit disturbing for this time of the year.
So today, feels like the perfect weather for a […]
I always find sunny and dry winter weather (aka south Japan winter) a bit disturbing for this time of the year.
So today, feels like the perfect weather for a […]
Is it a normal thing on other social media to have total strangers with whom you never interact with to send you a DM that says nothing special? Just trying to get your attention?
That's just really weird to me.
That's just really weird to me.
December 20, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Is it a normal thing on other social media to have total strangers with whom you never interact with to send you a DM that says nothing special? Just trying to get your attention?
That's just really weird to me.
That's just really weird to me.
I love when I do an activity where all students need to interview each other and the boys and the girls don't dare to speak to each other at first. I mean, it's funny and sad too. But then they do, and I love analysing their body language to see who likes who.
Still, it's weird how 20 years old […]
Still, it's weird how 20 years old […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I love when I do an activity where all students need to interview each other and the boys and the girls don't dare to speak to each other at first. I mean, it's funny and sad too. But then they do, and I love analysing their body language to see who likes who.
Still, it's weird how 20 years old […]
Still, it's weird how 20 years old […]
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
If you know someone who is a fan of DEMON SLAYER, K-POP DEMON HUNTERS, POKEMON, or GODZILLA, I guarantee you will delight them by surprising them with a copy of THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JAPANESE YOKAI this Christmas.
It is THE most comprehensive guide to supernatural Japan in English
amzn.to/3KY0cjI
It is THE most comprehensive guide to supernatural Japan in English
amzn.to/3KY0cjI
December 15, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you know someone who is a fan of DEMON SLAYER, K-POP DEMON HUNTERS, POKEMON, or GODZILLA, I guarantee you will delight them by surprising them with a copy of THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO JAPANESE YOKAI this Christmas.
It is THE most comprehensive guide to supernatural Japan in English
amzn.to/3KY0cjI
It is THE most comprehensive guide to supernatural Japan in English
amzn.to/3KY0cjI
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
I was mentally prepared for the Darkest Timeline. I feel that I prepared for it most of my adult life.
But the Stupidest Timeline, we're now in? I must admit it took me my surprise.
#dystopia
But the Stupidest Timeline, we're now in? I must admit it took me my surprise.
#dystopia
October 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
I was mentally prepared for the Darkest Timeline. I feel that I prepared for it most of my adult life.
But the Stupidest Timeline, we're now in? I must admit it took me my surprise.
#dystopia
But the Stupidest Timeline, we're now in? I must admit it took me my surprise.
#dystopia
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
“Can’t have TikTok influenced by a foreign nation.”
“Abu Dhabi is fine tho right?”
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
“Abu Dhabi is fine tho right?”
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
December 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“Can’t have TikTok influenced by a foreign nation.”
“Abu Dhabi is fine tho right?”
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
“Abu Dhabi is fine tho right?”
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
If you find the fediverse useful, don’t forget to support your instance (assuming they accept support). While the software is free, running instances is far from it. I am glad to be part of the community and want to see it continue on as a viable alternative. Thank you all for being here and I […]
Original post on infosec.exchange
infosec.exchange
December 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
If you find the fediverse useful, don’t forget to support your instance (assuming they accept support). While the software is free, running instances is far from it. I am glad to be part of the community and want to see it continue on as a viable alternative. Thank you all for being here and I […]
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From a podcast "#japan has one of the longest lived and healthiest populations in the world, and let #japanese startups are playing a relatively small role in the recent #longevity-#tech boom."
Could it be because tech has nothing to do with longevity in Japan? That it's actually lifestyles […]
Could it be because tech has nothing to do with longevity in Japan? That it's actually lifestyles […]
Original post on social.coop
social.coop
December 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Not funny... (I don't mean, the video, the video is hilarious)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNdI21F9Vhk&lc=UgyuWOLdGu02qfANy4d4AaABAg
#japan #lifeinjapan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNdI21F9Vhk&lc=UgyuWOLdGu02qfANy4d4AaABAg
#japan #lifeinjapan
December 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Not funny... (I don't mean, the video, the video is hilarious)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNdI21F9Vhk&lc=UgyuWOLdGu02qfANy4d4AaABAg
#japan #lifeinjapan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNdI21F9Vhk&lc=UgyuWOLdGu02qfANy4d4AaABAg
#japan #lifeinjapan
I'm back at work today. Teaching three hours was difficult, but I did it (I took it easy, and may not have been my best performance).
I thought I was going to spend the afternoon slowly reorganizing my plans for the next few weeks (and catching up with my grading), but no "surprise" meeting in […]
I thought I was going to spend the afternoon slowly reorganizing my plans for the next few weeks (and catching up with my grading), but no "surprise" meeting in […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
December 17, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I'm back at work today. Teaching three hours was difficult, but I did it (I took it easy, and may not have been my best performance).
I thought I was going to spend the afternoon slowly reorganizing my plans for the next few weeks (and catching up with my grading), but no "surprise" meeting in […]
I thought I was going to spend the afternoon slowly reorganizing my plans for the next few weeks (and catching up with my grading), but no "surprise" meeting in […]
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
I spent my evening listening to some of my favorites from the 1980s (thanks to @alfiegoodrich who sent me down memory lane tonight, we're not getting any younger).
Time to go to bed, but not before ending this evening with one of the most beautiful songs in the world […]
Time to go to bed, but not before ending this evening with one of the most beautiful songs in the world […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
December 16, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I spent my evening listening to some of my favorites from the 1980s (thanks to @alfiegoodrich who sent me down memory lane tonight, we're not getting any younger).
Time to go to bed, but not before ending this evening with one of the most beautiful songs in the world […]
Time to go to bed, but not before ending this evening with one of the most beautiful songs in the world […]
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
December 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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I have a new hobby. You see, our local Lidl is where a lot of the refugees in "temporary asylum accommodation" shop. And they are trying to get food that feels like actual food, in a place where there have been some really nasty xenophobic protests.
The other day it was two guys from South […]
The other day it was two guys from South […]
Original post on todon.nl
todon.nl
December 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I have a new hobby. You see, our local Lidl is where a lot of the refugees in "temporary asylum accommodation" shop. And they are trying to get food that feels like actual food, in a place where there have been some really nasty xenophobic protests.
The other day it was two guys from South […]
The other day it was two guys from South […]
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
The best choice is not going to the US.
The next best is to shitpost with such intensity that the US government regrets even asking to see your socials 💡
The next best is to shitpost with such intensity that the US government regrets even asking to see your socials 💡
December 16, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The best choice is not going to the US.
The next best is to shitpost with such intensity that the US government regrets even asking to see your socials 💡
The next best is to shitpost with such intensity that the US government regrets even asking to see your socials 💡
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
I get it, Instagram is where the followers are, do what you need to do. But then please, *please* do something else, too. Don't make it so that people have to give Zuckerberg all their personal data just to even see what cool things you're up to!
December 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I get it, Instagram is where the followers are, do what you need to do. But then please, *please* do something else, too. Don't make it so that people have to give Zuckerberg all their personal data just to even see what cool things you're up to!
So, despite being pissed that Prime Video has added ads, I watched the whole Gen V season 2 on it (too tired to bother looking for it "elsewhere") and... the ads were... interesting.
First a positive: lots (and I mean "lots" two or three per episode) PSAs about HPV vaccines. I don't know why […]
First a positive: lots (and I mean "lots" two or three per episode) PSAs about HPV vaccines. I don't know why […]
Original post on setouchi.social
setouchi.social
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 AM
So, despite being pissed that Prime Video has added ads, I watched the whole Gen V season 2 on it (too tired to bother looking for it "elsewhere") and... the ads were... interesting.
First a positive: lots (and I mean "lots" two or three per episode) PSAs about HPV vaccines. I don't know why […]
First a positive: lots (and I mean "lots" two or three per episode) PSAs about HPV vaccines. I don't know why […]
Reposted by David :SetouchiExplorer:
« les utilisateurs quotidiens de chatbots présentent, au bout de quatre semaines, une augmentation moyenne de 12 % du sentiment de solitude et une baisse de 8 % des interactions sociales réelles »
« nous finissons même par « préférer des relations prévisibles » à l’incertitude du dialogue […]
« nous finissons même par « préférer des relations prévisibles » à l’incertitude du dialogue […]
Original post on phalanstere.social
phalanstere.social
December 16, 2025 at 5:05 AM
« les utilisateurs quotidiens de chatbots présentent, au bout de quatre semaines, une augmentation moyenne de 12 % du sentiment de solitude et une baisse de 8 % des interactions sociales réelles »
« nous finissons même par « préférer des relations prévisibles » à l’incertitude du dialogue […]
« nous finissons même par « préférer des relations prévisibles » à l’incertitude du dialogue […]
My adopted home area in Japan is famous for its art, but its architecture is also worth mentioning.
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/seto-inland-sea-tour-japan
#japan #architecture #setoinlandsea
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/seto-inland-sea-tour-japan
#japan #architecture #setoinlandsea
Take a tour of the 'architectural kingdom' of Japan
Japan's Seto Inland Sea offers some of the finest architecture in the country – we tour its rich selection of contemporary buildings by some of the industry's biggest names
www.wallpaper.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:58 AM
My adopted home area in Japan is famous for its art, but its architecture is also worth mentioning.
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/seto-inland-sea-tour-japan
#japan #architecture #setoinlandsea
https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/seto-inland-sea-tour-japan
#japan #architecture #setoinlandsea
Mini #crowupdate When I took out the trash to the "garbage disposal spot" at the end of the street, one crow was waiting near a pole. By the time I grabbed peanuts, both #crows where there as well as... a black kite on the pole, centimeters from the crows!!! […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
December 16, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Mini #crowupdate When I took out the trash to the "garbage disposal spot" at the end of the street, one crow was waiting near a pole. By the time I grabbed peanuts, both #crows where there as well as... a black kite on the pole, centimeters from the crows!!! […]
[Original post on setouchi.social]
[Original post on setouchi.social]