Umi No Kizuna
@uminokizuna.bsky.social
🌊 Dreaming by the sea | of Umi no Kizuna
🌱 Building a space of connection, hope & healing
https://lnk.bio/uminokizuna
🌱 Building a space of connection, hope & healing
https://lnk.bio/uminokizuna
I haven’t posted anything on here in a while… are people still active on here ?
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I haven’t posted anything on here in a while… are people still active on here ?
How far would you go for a friend?
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
September 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
How far would you go for a friend?
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
How far would you go for a friend?
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
September 1, 2025 at 11:50 AM
How far would you go for a friend?
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
This is Mr. Aizawa. He's a 50-year-old seaweed farmer from Ishinomaki. I'm not even a huge seaweed eater, but my God—his seaweed is incredible. You can find it online or at the market by the manga museum. In ishinomaki
Trying something… what do you think ?
August 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Trying something… what do you think ?
I’m thinking of giving out painted sea shells from ishinomaki as rewards for my crowdfunding… what do you think?
August 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I’m thinking of giving out painted sea shells from ishinomaki as rewards for my crowdfunding… what do you think?
spent the day exploring locations and found two very different paths:
**Option A: Near the Station**
Lots of spaces for rent! Easy access, built-in foot traffic. Perfect for a cozy, intimate bar.
**Option A: Near the Station**
Lots of spaces for rent! Easy access, built-in foot traffic. Perfect for a cozy, intimate bar.
August 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
spent the day exploring locations and found two very different paths:
**Option A: Near the Station**
Lots of spaces for rent! Easy access, built-in foot traffic. Perfect for a cozy, intimate bar.
**Option A: Near the Station**
Lots of spaces for rent! Easy access, built-in foot traffic. Perfect for a cozy, intimate bar.
I wish so badly that love sounded like 'I believe in you' and not 'you can’t do it, it’s to risky, just come home’
August 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
I wish so badly that love sounded like 'I believe in you' and not 'you can’t do it, it’s to risky, just come home’
Yesterday’s Watanoha Festival was… a lot. Hectic, overwhelming, and honestly, not all good—especially for some people around me. But amidst everything, there was one moment so magical, I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.
August 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Yesterday’s Watanoha Festival was… a lot. Hectic, overwhelming, and honestly, not all good—especially for some people around me. But amidst everything, there was one moment so magical, I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.
Exciting news! I'll be participating in Watanoha Festival next week 🎆
I'll be sharing real-time moments on **Instagram Stories** (follow me @uminokizuna.1 if you're not already!), then doing a proper recap post here on Bluesky after.
I'll be sharing real-time moments on **Instagram Stories** (follow me @uminokizuna.1 if you're not already!), then doing a proper recap post here on Bluesky after.
August 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Exciting news! I'll be participating in Watanoha Festival next week 🎆
I'll be sharing real-time moments on **Instagram Stories** (follow me @uminokizuna.1 if you're not already!), then doing a proper recap post here on Bluesky after.
I'll be sharing real-time moments on **Instagram Stories** (follow me @uminokizuna.1 if you're not already!), then doing a proper recap post here on Bluesky after.
Just 20 minutes from me is this incredible tonkatsu spot run by one of Mr. Aizawa's friends - and let me tell you, it's life-changingly good! The meat is perfectly tender with that golden crisp exterior that just melts in your mouth.
July 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Just 20 minutes from me is this incredible tonkatsu spot run by one of Mr. Aizawa's friends - and let me tell you, it's life-changingly good! The meat is perfectly tender with that golden crisp exterior that just melts in your mouth.
So it’s officially been over a week—almost two weeks—in Miyagi, and I was *dying* for a drink. I googled izakayas nearby and found one that looked promising. There was a banner outside saying they were open until midnight, but when I got there, the shutters were down,
July 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So it’s officially been over a week—almost two weeks—in Miyagi, and I was *dying* for a drink. I googled izakayas nearby and found one that looked promising. There was a banner outside saying they were open until midnight, but when I got there, the shutters were down,
Had an amazing talk with my Ishinomaki friend yesterday about my dream project! We brainstormed some *really* special ideas for crowdfunding rewards—like upcycling ropes used by local fishermen (more details soon, promise!).
July 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Had an amazing talk with my Ishinomaki friend yesterday about my dream project! We brainstormed some *really* special ideas for crowdfunding rewards—like upcycling ropes used by local fishermen (more details soon, promise!).
Pics from the last night in Osaka (will visit there again soon)
July 19, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Pics from the last night in Osaka (will visit there again soon)
Life update time.
So, recap: I went on medical leave from my toxic job in Osaka, officially quit, and just moved to Miyagi last Saturday. Met up with friends in Ishinomaki and fell in love all over again—that town just *gets* me.
So, recap: I went on medical leave from my toxic job in Osaka, officially quit, and just moved to Miyagi last Saturday. Met up with friends in Ishinomaki and fell in love all over again—that town just *gets* me.
July 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Life update time.
So, recap: I went on medical leave from my toxic job in Osaka, officially quit, and just moved to Miyagi last Saturday. Met up with friends in Ishinomaki and fell in love all over again—that town just *gets* me.
So, recap: I went on medical leave from my toxic job in Osaka, officially quit, and just moved to Miyagi last Saturday. Met up with friends in Ishinomaki and fell in love all over again—that town just *gets* me.
Let the countdown begin… 4 days to go
July 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Let the countdown begin… 4 days to go
Day 3…
Omg how can I be making the same thing and it taste sooooooooo different ?!
I made this cocktail “blue moon” and it tasted really bad. The owner did it, it tasted really good! We’re using the same ingredients but completely different!!!
Omg how can I be making the same thing and it taste sooooooooo different ?!
I made this cocktail “blue moon” and it tasted really bad. The owner did it, it tasted really good! We’re using the same ingredients but completely different!!!
June 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Day 3…
Omg how can I be making the same thing and it taste sooooooooo different ?!
I made this cocktail “blue moon” and it tasted really bad. The owner did it, it tasted really good! We’re using the same ingredients but completely different!!!
Omg how can I be making the same thing and it taste sooooooooo different ?!
I made this cocktail “blue moon” and it tasted really bad. The owner did it, it tasted really good! We’re using the same ingredients but completely different!!!
Hey friends,
I’m gonna be completely honest.
I haven’t even started yet. But today is just one of those days just so filled with self doubt.
I’m gonna be completely honest.
I haven’t even started yet. But today is just one of those days just so filled with self doubt.
June 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Hey friends,
I’m gonna be completely honest.
I haven’t even started yet. But today is just one of those days just so filled with self doubt.
I’m gonna be completely honest.
I haven’t even started yet. But today is just one of those days just so filled with self doubt.
Just found out that the Miyagi job might come with the same old issues—admin playing games, vague expectations, the works. But there’s a silver lining: the coworkers seem genuinely kind.
June 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Just found out that the Miyagi job might come with the same old issues—admin playing games, vague expectations, the works. But there’s a silver lining: the coworkers seem genuinely kind.
Second day bartending was wild - so many parties! I messed up constantly, but the highlight? Using the shaker for the first time! Way harder than it looks, but so much fun. Every mistake teaches me something, It's chaotic and humbling, but I'm already addicted to the rush. Can't wait to improve!
June 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Second day bartending was wild - so many parties! I messed up constantly, but the highlight? Using the shaker for the first time! Way harder than it looks, but so much fun. Every mistake teaches me something, It's chaotic and humbling, but I'm already addicted to the rush. Can't wait to improve!
Yesterday, I went back to school for the first time since my leave to meet with the union and administration. The moment I stepped inside, it was bittersweet—but then something beautiful happened.
June 24, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Yesterday, I went back to school for the first time since my leave to meet with the union and administration. The moment I stepped inside, it was bittersweet—but then something beautiful happened.
Recap about what happened to me:
When I started teaching at my current school a year ago, the English department had:
No curriculum
No textbooks
No guidance (despite having a department head who refused to work)
When I started teaching at my current school a year ago, the English department had:
No curriculum
No textbooks
No guidance (despite having a department head who refused to work)
June 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Recap about what happened to me:
When I started teaching at my current school a year ago, the English department had:
No curriculum
No textbooks
No guidance (despite having a department head who refused to work)
When I started teaching at my current school a year ago, the English department had:
No curriculum
No textbooks
No guidance (despite having a department head who refused to work)
🚀 BUSINESS UPDATE: My Ishinomaki Dream Just Got MAJOR Help!
Yesterday, my architect/bartender friend and I talked a lot about the business and he said :
"Why renovate when you can build from scratch?"
Yesterday, my architect/bartender friend and I talked a lot about the business and he said :
"Why renovate when you can build from scratch?"
June 21, 2025 at 4:11 AM
🚀 BUSINESS UPDATE: My Ishinomaki Dream Just Got MAJOR Help!
Yesterday, my architect/bartender friend and I talked a lot about the business and he said :
"Why renovate when you can build from scratch?"
Yesterday, my architect/bartender friend and I talked a lot about the business and he said :
"Why renovate when you can build from scratch?"
🚨 WORK DRAMA UPDATE: The Big Meeting is Set 🚨
This Tuesday, I'll be facing:
✅ The union
✅ My school
✅ Their lawyer
Honest feelings:
💔 Nervous as hell
🔥 But refusing to back down
✨ Grateful for the union having my back
This Tuesday, I'll be facing:
✅ The union
✅ My school
✅ Their lawyer
Honest feelings:
💔 Nervous as hell
🔥 But refusing to back down
✨ Grateful for the union having my back
June 21, 2025 at 3:51 AM
🚨 WORK DRAMA UPDATE: The Big Meeting is Set 🚨
This Tuesday, I'll be facing:
✅ The union
✅ My school
✅ Their lawyer
Honest feelings:
💔 Nervous as hell
🔥 But refusing to back down
✨ Grateful for the union having my back
This Tuesday, I'll be facing:
✅ The union
✅ My school
✅ Their lawyer
Honest feelings:
💔 Nervous as hell
🔥 But refusing to back down
✨ Grateful for the union having my back
🍸 BARTENDING UPDATE + A HUMBLING REALIZATION 🍸
I wanted to post more, but I’ve been busy prepping for my move to Miyagi, life’s been a lot.
So working behind the counter
That made me appreciate my friend’s bar even MORE.
I used to think, “This place runs smoothly.” Now I realize it’s the design
I wanted to post more, but I’ve been busy prepping for my move to Miyagi, life’s been a lot.
So working behind the counter
That made me appreciate my friend’s bar even MORE.
I used to think, “This place runs smoothly.” Now I realize it’s the design
June 21, 2025 at 3:47 AM
🍸 BARTENDING UPDATE + A HUMBLING REALIZATION 🍸
I wanted to post more, but I’ve been busy prepping for my move to Miyagi, life’s been a lot.
So working behind the counter
That made me appreciate my friend’s bar even MORE.
I used to think, “This place runs smoothly.” Now I realize it’s the design
I wanted to post more, but I’ve been busy prepping for my move to Miyagi, life’s been a lot.
So working behind the counter
That made me appreciate my friend’s bar even MORE.
I used to think, “This place runs smoothly.” Now I realize it’s the design
🍸 BARTENDING DAY 1: MY MIND IS BLOWN. 🍸
I just finished my first shift behind the bar and—I had NO idea how much precision goes into this. 🤯
Here’s what I learned today:
I just finished my first shift behind the bar and—I had NO idea how much precision goes into this. 🤯
Here’s what I learned today:
June 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🍸 BARTENDING DAY 1: MY MIND IS BLOWN. 🍸
I just finished my first shift behind the bar and—I had NO idea how much precision goes into this. 🤯
Here’s what I learned today:
I just finished my first shift behind the bar and—I had NO idea how much precision goes into this. 🤯
Here’s what I learned today: