Hajime Kimura
@hajimekimura.bsky.social
Researcher in international law, now working on Arctic science and policy | This is my personal account. Views my own & reposts not endorsements.
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Hajime Kimura
@hajimekimura.bsky.social
· Oct 19
Tonight in #Reykjavík, the northern lights can be seen even against the city lights.
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With sea ice closing the #NSR, often poorly insured shadow fleet vessels are again using the ice-free waters of the Barents Sea. A sanctioned LNG carrier traveled up and down Norway’s northern coast in recent days. Several more are set to follow.
#LNG #ShadowFleet #Sanctions #Russia #Arctic
#LNG #ShadowFleet #Sanctions #Russia #Arctic
Russia’s LNG ‘Dark Fleet’ Returns to Norwegian Waters As Winter Closes Northern Sea Route
With sea ice closing the Northern Sea Route often poorly insured shadow fleet vessels are again using the ice-free waters of the Barents Sea. A sanctioned LNG carrier traveled up and down Norway’s nor...
www.highnorthnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 AM
With sea ice closing the #NSR, often poorly insured shadow fleet vessels are again using the ice-free waters of the Barents Sea. A sanctioned LNG carrier traveled up and down Norway’s northern coast in recent days. Several more are set to follow.
#LNG #ShadowFleet #Sanctions #Russia #Arctic
#LNG #ShadowFleet #Sanctions #Russia #Arctic
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Just in: Zohran Mamdani has become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, after the democratic socialist scored a resounding victory beating Andrew Cuomo with the highest voter turnout in decades. on.ft.com/4nG7JkO
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Just in: Zohran Mamdani has become New York City’s first Muslim mayor, after the democratic socialist scored a resounding victory beating Andrew Cuomo with the highest voter turnout in decades. on.ft.com/4nG7JkO
Early Sunday morning, watched the film Moomins and the Comet Chase at a theatre. Everyone a little peculiar, everyone a little brave, and somehow it all turns out all right in the end. The Comet Song by Björk
November 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Early Sunday morning, watched the film Moomins and the Comet Chase at a theatre. Everyone a little peculiar, everyone a little brave, and somehow it all turns out all right in the end. The Comet Song by Björk
Spent Saturday afternoon wandering and treasure-hunting at the Kanda Used Book Festival in Jimbocho, Tokyo, and these were among this year's finds, beautifully printed volumes about libraries in the Nordic countries, filled with essays and photographs.
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Spent Saturday afternoon wandering and treasure-hunting at the Kanda Used Book Festival in Jimbocho, Tokyo, and these were among this year's finds, beautifully printed volumes about libraries in the Nordic countries, filled with essays and photographs.
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Next year, a crew of up to 18 will drift across the Arctic Ocean in the new Tara Polar Station research vessel while collecting data and knowledge about the sea ice and the Arctic Ocean.
www.highnorthnews.com/en/scientist...
www.highnorthnews.com/en/scientist...
Scientists Will Freeze Into the Arctic Ice for Research
Next year, a crew of up to 18 will drift across the Arctic Ocean in the new Tara Polar Station research vessel while collecting data and knowledge about the sea ice and the Arctic Ocean.
www.highnorthnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Next year, a crew of up to 18 will drift across the Arctic Ocean in the new Tara Polar Station research vessel while collecting data and knowledge about the sea ice and the Arctic Ocean.
www.highnorthnews.com/en/scientist...
www.highnorthnews.com/en/scientist...
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European Commission President von der Leyen squarely moved the Arctic to the heart of European security during a speech in Stockholm. “As the ice retreats, the Arctic is moving ever closer to the centre of global geopolitics,” she said.
#EU #Arctic #Security
#EU #Arctic #Security
EU President Von Der Leyen: "Arctic At Center of European Security and Independence"
European Commission President von der Leyen squarely moved the Arctic to the heart of European security during a speech in Stockholm. “As the ice retreats, the Arctic is moving ever closer to the cent...
www.highnorthnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Good morning from Harpa Concert Hall. It's around eight and still this dark, the wind cold enough to remind me that winter's coming.
#Reykjavík
#Reykjavík
October 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Good morning from Harpa Concert Hall. It's around eight and still this dark, the wind cold enough to remind me that winter's coming.
#Reykjavík
#Reykjavík
Faces of Icelandic culture
October 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Faces of Icelandic culture
October 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Just realised it's Sunday evening. Feels like a good idea to have Sunday dinner outside. Having been to this restaurant several times, this evening I'm having the Atlantic wolffish served on a hot pan, the rich cream sauce just right for someone quite tired.
#Reykjavík
#Reykjavík
October 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Just realised it's Sunday evening. Feels like a good idea to have Sunday dinner outside. Having been to this restaurant several times, this evening I'm having the Atlantic wolffish served on a hot pan, the rich cream sauce just right for someone quite tired.
#Reykjavík
#Reykjavík
First thing in #Reykjavík, straight to a hot dog
October 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
First thing in #Reykjavík, straight to a hot dog
Came back to #Reykjavík again, before it got too dark. Somehow Iceland feels a touch like home now, especially after those extra days stuck in Nuuk, Greenland.
October 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Came back to #Reykjavík again, before it got too dark. Somehow Iceland feels a touch like home now, especially after those extra days stuck in Nuuk, Greenland.
Standing at Nuuk Airport, London feels both near and far, but Reykjavík is close today, after feeling so far yesterday.
October 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Standing at Nuuk Airport, London feels both near and far, but Reykjavík is close today, after feeling so far yesterday.
Farewell #Nuuk, #Greenland, after two extra days. Grateful for a fruitful and productive symposium, and for the wonderful presentations and conversations with exceptional friends and associates, both old and new.
I took this photo on the first day, already four days ago.
I took this photo on the first day, already four days ago.
October 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Farewell #Nuuk, #Greenland, after two extra days. Grateful for a fruitful and productive symposium, and for the wonderful presentations and conversations with exceptional friends and associates, both old and new.
I took this photo on the first day, already four days ago.
I took this photo on the first day, already four days ago.
October 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The Groke in Nuuk. Still stuck in cold Nuuk after repeated flight cancellations, back in the hotel room again. No need to search for warmth like her, just a bit of comfort. Out for dinner, perhaps?
October 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The Groke in Nuuk. Still stuck in cold Nuuk after repeated flight cancellations, back in the hotel room again. No need to search for warmth like her, just a bit of comfort. Out for dinner, perhaps?
Dinner tonight. Wild salmon from the fjord, not farmed, only in #Greenland, so I heard. Sounds delicious, doesn't it? Of course it was. And with jasmine rice, rice what a delight after bread every day.
October 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Dinner tonight. Wild salmon from the fjord, not farmed, only in #Greenland, so I heard. Sounds delicious, doesn't it? Of course it was. And with jasmine rice, rice what a delight after bread every day.
Another night in Nuuk. It happens, I know. I don't mind, but his face says it all. How to spend the evening, then? Work in the room?
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Another night in Nuuk. It happens, I know. I don't mind, but his face says it all. How to spend the evening, then? Work in the room?
I thought this morning would be my last view of the mountains in Nuuk, but with my flight cancelled due to weather, it seems I've got another day in Greenland. Let's see how this all ends.
October 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I thought this morning would be my last view of the mountains in Nuuk, but with my flight cancelled due to weather, it seems I've got another day in Greenland. Let's see how this all ends.
October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
That red vessel over there is a container vessel operated by Royal Arctic Line A/S, Greenland's state-owned shipping company holding the exclusive concession for sea freight services to, from, and within Greenland.
#Nuuk
#Nuuk
October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
That red vessel over there is a container vessel operated by Royal Arctic Line A/S, Greenland's state-owned shipping company holding the exclusive concession for sea freight services to, from, and within Greenland.
#Nuuk
#Nuuk
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today's conference lunch, buffet-style, a reminder that I'm no expert at plating.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Today's conference lunch, buffet-style, a reminder that I'm no expert at plating.