David R Munson//Somewhere in Japan
@somewherein.jp
Photographer, essayist, educator, bricoleur, wanderer, weirdo. Everything is interesting.
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Travel book! davidwroteabook.com
Prints drm.darkroom.com
Photography davidrmunson.com aleatorist.com
Writing somewherein.jp
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Pinned
If you want some new ideas for exploring Tokyo (or anywhere else, really), and would like a physical zine to help guide you, it's easy to print your own at the convenience store. Just buy the file, upload it to Netprint, then print at 7-11 with these settings.
Job interview today. This afternoon.
Had it in my head it was tomorrow.
Will not be able to fully prepare, but I'll go anyway.
Good times.
Had it in my head it was tomorrow.
Will not be able to fully prepare, but I'll go anyway.
Good times.
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Job interview today. This afternoon.
Had it in my head it was tomorrow.
Will not be able to fully prepare, but I'll go anyway.
Good times.
Had it in my head it was tomorrow.
Will not be able to fully prepare, but I'll go anyway.
Good times.
His burrowing skills are becoming very good
November 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
His burrowing skills are becoming very good
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The end of the year is nearly here, so it's time for my annual print sale.
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The end of the year is nearly here, so it's time for my annual print sale.
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
Let me put this out there: if you're in the Tokyo area and working in natural science, climate science, civil rights advocacy, etc, and need a headshot/portrait, hit me up. I want to support the people doing the work that's now most important.
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Let me put this out there: if you're in the Tokyo area and working in natural science, climate science, civil rights advocacy, etc, and need a headshot/portrait, hit me up. I want to support the people doing the work that's now most important.
I would like to request that weird assholes no longer complicate appreciating things I love.
Photography, philosophy, Japan, China, cats, fermentation, architecture, cycling, etc.
If y'all could just chill out, that would be awesome.
Thanks.
Photography, philosophy, Japan, China, cats, fermentation, architecture, cycling, etc.
If y'all could just chill out, that would be awesome.
Thanks.
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I would like to request that weird assholes no longer complicate appreciating things I love.
Photography, philosophy, Japan, China, cats, fermentation, architecture, cycling, etc.
If y'all could just chill out, that would be awesome.
Thanks.
Photography, philosophy, Japan, China, cats, fermentation, architecture, cycling, etc.
If y'all could just chill out, that would be awesome.
Thanks.
Sometimes, people who have no real understanding of depression like to claim that it isn't real and that people should just cheer up or snap out of it.
This is 100% that level of critical lack of both understanding and empathy, combined with massive hubris.
This is 100% that level of critical lack of both understanding and empathy, combined with massive hubris.
November 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Sometimes, people who have no real understanding of depression like to claim that it isn't real and that people should just cheer up or snap out of it.
This is 100% that level of critical lack of both understanding and empathy, combined with massive hubris.
This is 100% that level of critical lack of both understanding and empathy, combined with massive hubris.
The end of the year is nearly here, so it's time for my annual print sale.
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The end of the year is nearly here, so it's time for my annual print sale.
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
25% off all prints through December 31st. Whether you're treating yourself to something new or want something meaningful to give this season, there are more than 100 images to choose from.
Check it out at: drm.darkroom.com
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Why do I put off writing? When I'm actually focused and doing it, it's great. Today I've already done close to 3,500 words. Is it hard? Yes. Is it enjoyable? Also yes. Really need to get better about putting writing first. It's worth the effort, it's enjoyable, and I'm good at it.
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Why do I put off writing? When I'm actually focused and doing it, it's great. Today I've already done close to 3,500 words. Is it hard? Yes. Is it enjoyable? Also yes. Really need to get better about putting writing first. It's worth the effort, it's enjoyable, and I'm good at it.
Had someone insist that there's no overtime problem in Japan. They're Japanese, they said, and have been working in Japanese companies for 10 years. They haven't seen it, so it doesn't exist.
Not seeing something and it not existing are not the same. Lots of shit you haven't seen is real.
Not seeing something and it not existing are not the same. Lots of shit you haven't seen is real.
November 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Had someone insist that there's no overtime problem in Japan. They're Japanese, they said, and have been working in Japanese companies for 10 years. They haven't seen it, so it doesn't exist.
Not seeing something and it not existing are not the same. Lots of shit you haven't seen is real.
Not seeing something and it not existing are not the same. Lots of shit you haven't seen is real.
A very well done video on rider deaths in pro cycling. Admittedly, I don't usually think of GCN as "journalism," more a source of cycling media. But this is legit journalism.
youtu.be/qzJDcKAqsws?...
youtu.be/qzJDcKAqsws?...
Why Are There So Many Deaths In Road Racing?
YouTube video by Global Cycling Network
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:24 AM
A very well done video on rider deaths in pro cycling. Admittedly, I don't usually think of GCN as "journalism," more a source of cycling media. But this is legit journalism.
youtu.be/qzJDcKAqsws?...
youtu.be/qzJDcKAqsws?...
Wanted to do a portrait today using my 105mm f/2.5 Nikkpr-P today, bit it turns out I haven't done the AI conversion on it yet. Time to get out the tiny screwdrivers and a file.
November 24, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Wanted to do a portrait today using my 105mm f/2.5 Nikkpr-P today, bit it turns out I haven't done the AI conversion on it yet. Time to get out the tiny screwdrivers and a file.
Dreamt I had a kei van and had put a Lenco transmission in it.
November 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Dreamt I had a kei van and had put a Lenco transmission in it.
If you see a business using AI images to represent real products. Boycott and shame them.
November 23, 2025 at 11:01 PM
If you see a business using AI images to represent real products. Boycott and shame them.
It's no masterpiece, but years later I'm still pretty pleased with this, as far as notebook doodles go.
November 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's no masterpiece, but years later I'm still pretty pleased with this, as far as notebook doodles go.
I hate this shit.
If you're selling something real and using AI product images, you're a fraud. If you're selling the AI images, you're a hack and a fraud.
When I see a business using AI bullshit in their marketing, or at all really, they're dead to me.
I am not alone in this.
If you're selling something real and using AI product images, you're a fraud. If you're selling the AI images, you're a hack and a fraud.
When I see a business using AI bullshit in their marketing, or at all really, they're dead to me.
I am not alone in this.
November 23, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I hate this shit.
If you're selling something real and using AI product images, you're a fraud. If you're selling the AI images, you're a hack and a fraud.
When I see a business using AI bullshit in their marketing, or at all really, they're dead to me.
I am not alone in this.
If you're selling something real and using AI product images, you're a fraud. If you're selling the AI images, you're a hack and a fraud.
When I see a business using AI bullshit in their marketing, or at all really, they're dead to me.
I am not alone in this.
Why do I put off writing? When I'm actually focused and doing it, it's great. Today I've already done close to 3,500 words. Is it hard? Yes. Is it enjoyable? Also yes. Really need to get better about putting writing first. It's worth the effort, it's enjoyable, and I'm good at it.
November 23, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Why do I put off writing? When I'm actually focused and doing it, it's great. Today I've already done close to 3,500 words. Is it hard? Yes. Is it enjoyable? Also yes. Really need to get better about putting writing first. It's worth the effort, it's enjoyable, and I'm good at it.
Working on a travel article for a client about Asakusa. In general, I avoid Asakusa, but really I need to go easier on it. No need to go to the most popular parts if I don't want to, and there's so much more to it beyond Senso-ji and Nakamise. There's a lot of good stuff there, just like everywhere.
November 23, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Working on a travel article for a client about Asakusa. In general, I avoid Asakusa, but really I need to go easier on it. No need to go to the most popular parts if I don't want to, and there's so much more to it beyond Senso-ji and Nakamise. There's a lot of good stuff there, just like everywhere.
With talk of visa renewal fees jumping up massively, and the resulting discussion being full of people who are giddy at the financial difficulty this will cause for many immigrants who are sincerely trying their best to be good residents, that block button is already getting busy.
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
With talk of visa renewal fees jumping up massively, and the resulting discussion being full of people who are giddy at the financial difficulty this will cause for many immigrants who are sincerely trying their best to be good residents, that block button is already getting busy.
Just remembered a time in university when I was really frustrated because the negatives I was making for a project just weren't sharp enough, so I went to my professor. He pointed out that my negatives were actually *very* sharp and I should probably just relax.
November 22, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Just remembered a time in university when I was really frustrated because the negatives I was making for a project just weren't sharp enough, so I went to my professor. He pointed out that my negatives were actually *very* sharp and I should probably just relax.
Once you know the Wilhelm Scream, it's amazing how often you hear it in things.
November 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Once you know the Wilhelm Scream, it's amazing how often you hear it in things.
I'm so tired
November 22, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I'm so tired
While I don't have any events on the books right now, more will be scheduled soon. Photo walks, exploration workshops, etc. If you subscribe to the event calendar on Luma, you can get notified when new events are announced.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
While I don't have any events on the books right now, more will be scheduled soon. Photo walks, exploration workshops, etc. If you subscribe to the event calendar on Luma, you can get notified when new events are announced.
luma.com/exploretokyo
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Been a long time since I heard a tornado siren. I'm ok with that.
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Been a long time since I heard a tornado siren. I'm ok with that.
The official bird of Redondo Beach, CA, is the Goodyear Blimp.
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The official bird of Redondo Beach, CA, is the Goodyear Blimp.