鬼灯(pronounced as ‘Ho-o zoo key’ in Japanese), the lantern plant, is an inedible cousin of tomatillos. When stylized as little lamps like this, they indeed look like ones that otherworldly existences might actually use

Yet our natural sense of gender remains fundamentally different from the western one. For us it’s fluid by nature. I understand that when someone asks what my preferred pronoun is, they are trying to be inclusive. But that question itself feels like an act of imposing their view on me 2/2

Personal pronouns in my culture got binary-genderized after westernization happened in the 1800th onwards. As a result our language now have he/she as well as they(m)/they(f). Our perception of gender somewhat got ‘updated’ because of that adoption 1/2

Tremendously enjoyed the 99th Azuma Odori #東をどり, the once-in-a-year special dance exhibition of very best geishas in Japan, which dates back to 1925. Brought up fond memories of childhood when my extended family used to have parties with geishas🥰 Looking forward to the next year’s 100th one already

My dear friend blessed me with this brilliant gift from Slavonia (Northern Croatia) - hot sauces that are the enemy of your arse, according to what the package says🤣🤣🤣

Snowing in Tokyo. Lovely

Back in Japan to find it kinda trippy also 😁

My very beautiful second home

These fluffy friends seem to be determined to slow us down on the road😂💕

Old Town Dubrovnik the other night (Lumiart 2023). Kinda trippy🌀🤩

This side of Dubrovnik Old Town is basically sitting on a high cliff that reaches 25m at its highest point. You can get salty splash inside the city wall regardless, when the sea is extra choppy🌊💦😆

Big yes

Yes

On the matter of stereotyping and cultural appropriation, I found this series of articles capturing the heart of it quite beautifully. Definitely encourages me to keep learning and most of all talking with people
www.itsnicethat.com/features/bro...

One of the greatest benefits learning English has brought into life is being able to enjoy Lex Fridman podcast

Cooking spree as a result of being stressed out for a while - way too much food to fit into a tiny flat in Tokyo (more food outside the frame plus lots of booze). Now I’m as happy as a golden retriever in a park

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