Doug in Japan
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Bay 2 Bay SF South Bay boy to Yokohama South Bay. Go Niners Sharks BayStars & Grits. #FJF
That was amazing. I am totally exhausted. One step closer!
December 29, 2025 at 4:38 AM
That was amazing. I am totally exhausted. One step closer!
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Police in Nagareyama, Chiba, arranged for ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman to address pupils at a junior high school about cross-cultural exchange. That's not a sentence a younger me would have expected to write. www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/455803
「来日する外国人の99.9％は怖くない」 マーティ・フリードマンさんが中学生に伝えた異文化交流の大切さ：東京新聞デジタル
ヘビーメタルバンド「メガデス」の全盛期を支えたギタリストで、現在、日本を拠点に活動する米国出身のマーティ・フリードマンさん（63）が1...
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December 14, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Police in Nagareyama, Chiba, arranged for ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman to address pupils at a junior high school about cross-cultural exchange. That's not a sentence a younger me would have expected to write. www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/455803
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There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method.
December 12, 2025 at 7:47 AM
There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method.
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First snow seen on Mt Fuji this season - 21 days later than average, but much earlier (15 days) than the super late ‘first snow’ of last year
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 AM
First snow seen on Mt Fuji this season - 21 days later than average, but much earlier (15 days) than the super late ‘first snow’ of last year
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Early autumn scenes in the Japanese countryside
October 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Early autumn scenes in the Japanese countryside
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Sat here for 10 minutes just admiring this work of art.
A true masterpiece that evokes all kinds of emotions, memories, and greatness.
Come out to Raimondi Park and stop by to see Kalani Ware’s tribute to the Man Of Steal.
A true masterpiece that evokes all kinds of emotions, memories, and greatness.
Come out to Raimondi Park and stop by to see Kalani Ware’s tribute to the Man Of Steal.
August 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Sat here for 10 minutes just admiring this work of art.
A true masterpiece that evokes all kinds of emotions, memories, and greatness.
Come out to Raimondi Park and stop by to see Kalani Ware’s tribute to the Man Of Steal.
A true masterpiece that evokes all kinds of emotions, memories, and greatness.
Come out to Raimondi Park and stop by to see Kalani Ware’s tribute to the Man Of Steal.
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘠𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘻𝘢 (1974) starring Robert Mitchum and Ken Takakura. Takakura walks through Koma Geki Mae, now Cine City Square, in Kabukicho, Shinjuku 🎥 The place has changed (Toyoko kids, tourists, and touts) but some things appear the same.
July 16, 2025 at 1:07 AM
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘠𝘢𝘬𝘶𝘻𝘢 (1974) starring Robert Mitchum and Ken Takakura. Takakura walks through Koma Geki Mae, now Cine City Square, in Kabukicho, Shinjuku 🎥 The place has changed (Toyoko kids, tourists, and touts) but some things appear the same.
youtube.com/watch?v=Ffu6...
Don’t usually share YouTube videos but I love these 2 legends.
Don’t usually share YouTube videos but I love these 2 legends.
Bootsy Collins + Buckethead In Conversation
YouTube video by Reverb
youtube.com
June 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=Ffu6...
Don’t usually share YouTube videos but I love these 2 legends.
Don’t usually share YouTube videos but I love these 2 legends.
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PMP is the place to be
Verlander returns for the #SFGiants, @CreativeTonyR will tell us if Indy can extend the #NBAFinals and more…8pm tonight, y’all
www.youtube.com/@PauliesMacs...
Verlander returns for the #SFGiants, @CreativeTonyR will tell us if Indy can extend the #NBAFinals and more…8pm tonight, y’all
www.youtube.com/@PauliesMacs...
June 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
PMP is the place to be
Verlander returns for the #SFGiants, @CreativeTonyR will tell us if Indy can extend the #NBAFinals and more…8pm tonight, y’all
www.youtube.com/@PauliesMacs...
Verlander returns for the #SFGiants, @CreativeTonyR will tell us if Indy can extend the #NBAFinals and more…8pm tonight, y’all
www.youtube.com/@PauliesMacs...
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‼️ The following is an announcement from the EPS (Emergency Particle System)
Today’s show has been moved to 8pm tonight. Tony is reporting for jury duty. We’ll be ready to rock at 8pm tonight, y’all ‼️
Today’s show has been moved to 8pm tonight. Tony is reporting for jury duty. We’ll be ready to rock at 8pm tonight, y’all ‼️
June 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
‼️ The following is an announcement from the EPS (Emergency Particle System)
Today’s show has been moved to 8pm tonight. Tony is reporting for jury duty. We’ll be ready to rock at 8pm tonight, y’all ‼️
Today’s show has been moved to 8pm tonight. Tony is reporting for jury duty. We’ll be ready to rock at 8pm tonight, y’all ‼️
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A wide-ranging interview with yours truly, about how Japan built something huge out of little luxuries & inessentials: digthetea.com/en/2025/06/m...
The Three Foundations of “New Japonism”: What’s Driving the Global Success of Japanese Culture | DIG THE TEA
Japanese cultural products ranging from video games, anime and manga to fashions and foods enjoy immense popul […]
digthetea.com
June 12, 2025 at 6:06 AM
A wide-ranging interview with yours truly, about how Japan built something huge out of little luxuries & inessentials: digthetea.com/en/2025/06/m...
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This thread is a work of art.
Ot fashion, I guess.
Ot fashion, I guess.
Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
June 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This thread is a work of art.
Ot fashion, I guess.
Ot fashion, I guess.
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Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
June 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Not true.
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
I see you're a luxury watch dealer. I'm also interested in watches. Let me show you how free and easy migration has allowed you to earn a living. 🧵
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Sly Stone's pioneering use of the Maestro Rhythm King MRK-2 drum machine had a major influence on Haruomi Hosono's movement towards the technopop sound that culminated in Yellow Magic Orchestra
June 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Sly Stone's pioneering use of the Maestro Rhythm King MRK-2 drum machine had a major influence on Haruomi Hosono's movement towards the technopop sound that culminated in Yellow Magic Orchestra
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Our Wednesday "Night Flight" show was live during the Giants game and the particles were flying with live updates from Oracle Park! Also, Eldridge's time is coming, or is a trade in order? Plus, Knicks coach search & the "Bummer Bracket" is back, NBA Finals style!
www.youtube.com/live/9hoEZ2e...
www.youtube.com/live/9hoEZ2e...
PMP Episode 102 | Giants Bats, Eldridge to AAA, Knicks Next Coach, NBA Finals Bummer Bracket, Etc.
YouTube video by Paulie Mac's Particles
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June 5, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Our Wednesday "Night Flight" show was live during the Giants game and the particles were flying with live updates from Oracle Park! Also, Eldridge's time is coming, or is a trade in order? Plus, Knicks coach search & the "Bummer Bracket" is back, NBA Finals style!
www.youtube.com/live/9hoEZ2e...
www.youtube.com/live/9hoEZ2e...
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The Devil Takes Bitcoin—my new book is now available for pre-order. Here’s a sneak peek—-a look at the mysterious creator of the world changing virtual currency—Satoshi Nakamoto—who may or may not be Japanese. Even though he has a Japanese name: 中本哲史
Or does he?
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Or does he?
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Paging Satoshi Nakamoto, inventor of Bitcoin—you have a call on line #2!
Here’s a sneak peek of my upcoming book:The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Crimes and the Japanese Connection
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June 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The Devil Takes Bitcoin—my new book is now available for pre-order. Here’s a sneak peek—-a look at the mysterious creator of the world changing virtual currency—Satoshi Nakamoto—who may or may not be Japanese. Even though he has a Japanese name: 中本哲史
Or does he?
substack.com/home/post/p-...
Or does he?
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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Mao would like a word.
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
May 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Mao would like a word.
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Our Monday Show: the Giants sweep of "Oakla-mento", Bum Phillips, jury duty, WILMER's wknd, Denver Nuggets bad vibes, Righteous Gemstones, Brock Purdy's payday, NBA Conf Finals preview, Pete Townshend's 80th bday & more.
www.youtube.com/live/LoIhWhi...
www.youtube.com/live/LoIhWhi...
PMP Episode 91 | Purdy Gettin Paid, WILMER!, NBA Conf Finals
YouTube video by Paulie Mac's Particles
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May 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Our Monday Show: the Giants sweep of "Oakla-mento", Bum Phillips, jury duty, WILMER's wknd, Denver Nuggets bad vibes, Righteous Gemstones, Brock Purdy's payday, NBA Conf Finals preview, Pete Townshend's 80th bday & more.
www.youtube.com/live/LoIhWhi...
www.youtube.com/live/LoIhWhi...
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How Italian Cafes, French Housing, and Sushi Inspired the Look of ‘Andor’
How Italian Cafes, French Housing, and Sushi Inspired the Look of 'Andor'
Andor production designer Luke Hull and set decorator Rebecca Alleway share the backstory and inspiration for key sets and scenes
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May 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
How Italian Cafes, French Housing, and Sushi Inspired the Look of ‘Andor’
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Can’t stop laughing.. 😂
May 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Can’t stop laughing.. 😂
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PMP stands with Oakland!
We set up the weekend and talk to our friends at the Last Dive Bar at "High Noon", y’[email protected]
We set up the weekend and talk to our friends at the Last Dive Bar at "High Noon", y’[email protected]
May 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
PMP stands with Oakland!
We set up the weekend and talk to our friends at the Last Dive Bar at "High Noon", y’[email protected]
We set up the weekend and talk to our friends at the Last Dive Bar at "High Noon", y’[email protected]
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Our Thursday show: Where do the Dubs go from here? Plus, the Niners schedule, New Orleans stories, Walton Goggins, Candlestick Park, tattoos, Tahoe casinos & more!
www.youtube.com/live/peKJBbW...
www.youtube.com/live/peKJBbW...
PMP Episode 89 | Which Dubs Are Done? Giannis? Turn the Page to MLB?
YouTube video by Paulie Mac's Particles
www.youtube.com
May 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Our Thursday show: Where do the Dubs go from here? Plus, the Niners schedule, New Orleans stories, Walton Goggins, Candlestick Park, tattoos, Tahoe casinos & more!
www.youtube.com/live/peKJBbW...
www.youtube.com/live/peKJBbW...