JJWalsh
@jjwalsh.bsky.social
Hiroshima, Japan based sustainable tourism & biz consultant, creator, educator & guide
Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow-podcast creator
https://youtube.com/@seeksustainablejapan
Seek-Sustainable-Japan talkshow-podcast creator
https://youtube.com/@seeksustainablejapan
Beautiful 🍁 autumn colors on Miyajima yesterday - isn't the Japanese maple tree lovely this time of year?
Glad I took this photo yesterday as heavy rain today may bring it all down too soon
#autumn #hiroshima #miyajima #japan
Glad I took this photo yesterday as heavy rain today may bring it all down too soon
#autumn #hiroshima #miyajima #japan
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Beautiful 🍁 autumn colors on Miyajima yesterday - isn't the Japanese maple tree lovely this time of year?
Glad I took this photo yesterday as heavy rain today may bring it all down too soon
#autumn #hiroshima #miyajima #japan
Glad I took this photo yesterday as heavy rain today may bring it all down too soon
#autumn #hiroshima #miyajima #japan
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Like I said, you can never have enough photos of Mount Fuji.
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
November 24, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Like I said, you can never have enough photos of Mount Fuji.
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
This time from Tama station on my way into central Tokyo.
#Japan #MountFuji #富士山
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Central-west New South Wales winemaker Sam Statham has noticed a trend that has nothing to do with price or palate. #food #beverage #processing #industry #alcoholic #drinks #sustainable #alternative #farming
A new vintage: Why gen Z and millennials favour organic wines
Central-west New South Wales winemaker Sam Statham has noticed a trend that has nothing to do with price or palate. #food #beverage #processing #industry #alcoholic #drinks #sustainable #alternative #farming
www.abc.net.au
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Central-west New South Wales winemaker Sam Statham has noticed a trend that has nothing to do with price or palate. #food #beverage #processing #industry #alcoholic #drinks #sustainable #alternative #farming
Developing slow-travel sustainable tourism with inbound appeal in Hiroshima's Takehara bamboo, salt & sake town & love the creativity I often find here - the bamboo coffee filter idea is genius ❤️ ☕
November 23, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Developing slow-travel sustainable tourism with inbound appeal in Hiroshima's Takehara bamboo, salt & sake town & love the creativity I often find here - the bamboo coffee filter idea is genius ❤️ ☕
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As a result, it served in trials with the RN as N-16 from July to November 1945.
Transferred to the USN in December, it was used for depth charge experiments in 1948 and 1949, and sank off Piney Point on the Potomac River in Maryland.
In 1985, its location was identified and is now a diving site.
Transferred to the USN in December, it was used for depth charge experiments in 1948 and 1949, and sank off Piney Point on the Potomac River in Maryland.
In 1985, its location was identified and is now a diving site.
U-1105: The Black Panther, The World’s Most Accessible U-Boat
Explorer and maritime historian Erik Petkovic details the development, history and eventual demise of Germany’s U-1105, which represented the cutting edge of the arm’s race between subsea hunters and ...
indepthmag.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
As a result, it served in trials with the RN as N-16 from July to November 1945.
Transferred to the USN in December, it was used for depth charge experiments in 1948 and 1949, and sank off Piney Point on the Potomac River in Maryland.
In 1985, its location was identified and is now a diving site.
Transferred to the USN in December, it was used for depth charge experiments in 1948 and 1949, and sank off Piney Point on the Potomac River in Maryland.
In 1985, its location was identified and is now a diving site.
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Hiroshima Prefecture — which accounts for about 60% of Japan’s oyster production — is facing a crisis after farmed oysters began dying en masse, prompting fears among farmers about the industry’s survival.
Hiroshima oyster farmers face crisis amid mass die-offs
Producers in coastal areas of the city of Higashihiroshima have reported mortality rates of 80% to 90%, prompting fears about the industry’s survival.
ebx.sh
November 20, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Hiroshima Prefecture — which accounts for about 60% of Japan’s oyster production — is facing a crisis after farmed oysters began dying en masse, prompting fears among farmers about the industry’s survival.
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A Showa childhood, chapter 1: Growing up female and poor in 1950s-60s Japan bit.ly/4plWJdk
Masako's Story
Impatience
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A Showa childhood, chapter 1: Growing up female and poor in 1950s-60s Japan bit.ly/4plWJdk
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The 4000 degree heat left a shadow of a person sitting on the stairs.
[November 20th, 1945] Flash burns on steps of Sumitomo Bank Company, Hiroshima branch
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The 4000 degree heat left a shadow of a person sitting on the stairs.
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First foreign president of Hosei University looks abroad for change
First foreign president of Hosei University looks abroad for change
Diana Khor, who was an international student herself, aims to encourage students to look outward and cultivate a global mindset.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
First foreign president of Hosei University looks abroad for change
Trying to stay positive about the new guidelines for international engagement they will come up with but when they seem to lump all international visitors, short-term stays and permanent residents together it's hard to see any sense to it
Japan’s government will soon hold the first meeting of a new panel of experts to discuss ways to realize orderly coexistence with foreign nationals. 👉 ebx.sh/lZcSHZ
November 21, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Trying to stay positive about the new guidelines for international engagement they will come up with but when they seem to lump all international visitors, short-term stays and permanent residents together it's hard to see any sense to it
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The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in October surged 17.6% from a year earlier to 3,896,300, marking a record high for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Foreign visitors to Japan hit record high for October
The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in October surged 17.6% from a year earlier to 3,896,300, the Japan National Tourism Organization said.
ebx.sh
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
The estimated number of foreign visitors to Japan in October surged 17.6% from a year earlier to 3,896,300, marking a record high for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
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Commentary: Smartphone bans in the U.S. are quickly going nationwide. Districts that acted early are already seeing results.
Want students to thrive? Lock up their phones.
A growing bipartisan push to ban smartphones in U.S. classrooms is showing early signs of boosting learning, cutting bullying and helping students reconnect in real life.
ebx.sh
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Commentary: Smartphone bans in the U.S. are quickly going nationwide. Districts that acted early are already seeing results.
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The large 'chestnut tiger' (アサギマダラ), a striking butterfly with blue-green marbled wings, feed on fujibakama nectar (and other flowers from the milkweed family).
Depending on the weather the insects appear from April-November, and migrate up to 1000km to their feeding sites.
Depending on the weather the insects appear from April-November, and migrate up to 1000km to their feeding sites.
November 19, 2025 at 5:25 AM
The large 'chestnut tiger' (アサギマダラ), a striking butterfly with blue-green marbled wings, feed on fujibakama nectar (and other flowers from the milkweed family).
Depending on the weather the insects appear from April-November, and migrate up to 1000km to their feeding sites.
Depending on the weather the insects appear from April-November, and migrate up to 1000km to their feeding sites.
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A deaf student’s struggle in track events in which a starting pistol is used led to the birth of the “starting light.”
‘Starting light’ developer voices hopes for Deaflympics
Masahisa Takemi pursued a solution that could even the odds after seeing a deaf student of his struggle in track events in which a starting pistol is used.
ebx.sh
November 19, 2025 at 5:51 AM
A deaf student’s struggle in track events in which a starting pistol is used led to the birth of the “starting light.”
Beautiful low-tide Miyajima torii gate views with blue sky background today
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Beautiful low-tide Miyajima torii gate views with blue sky background today
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Now watching the Kendama World Cup live from #Hatsukaichi #Japan near #Hiroshima. The competition has been changed from July to November to avoid summer heat. Also more international players available! #kendama -- @jjwalsh.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Now watching the Kendama World Cup live from #Hatsukaichi #Japan near #Hiroshima. The competition has been changed from July to November to avoid summer heat. Also more international players available! #kendama -- @jjwalsh.bsky.social
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🎼
So I walked as day was dawning
Where small birds sang and leaves were falling
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So I walked as day was dawning
Where small birds sang and leaves were falling
🎼
November 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
🎼
So I walked as day was dawning
Where small birds sang and leaves were falling
🎼
So I walked as day was dawning
Where small birds sang and leaves were falling
🎼
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Before Japanese encroachments onto their native land, the Ainu people in what is present-day Hokkaido lived hunter-gatherer lifestyles supplemented by fishing.
Timeless tales throw the march of ‘progress’ into relief
Historians are astonished by the changelessness of ancient Egypt. “The Egyptian ‘canon,’ an archetype for the sculptured human figure, may be the most durable pattern in the history of art,” writes Daniel Boorstin in “The Creators: A History of Heroes of the Imagination.”
ebx.sh
November 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Before Japanese encroachments onto their native land, the Ainu people in what is present-day Hokkaido lived hunter-gatherer lifestyles supplemented by fishing.
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Tajimamori (his story differs in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki 日本書紀) travelled to the mystical land of 'Tokoyo-no-kuni' (常世の国) and for 10 years he hunted for the fruit.
Having finally secured the seeds and leaves of the fruit he returned only to discover the emperor already dead.
Having finally secured the seeds and leaves of the fruit he returned only to discover the emperor already dead.
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Tajimamori (his story differs in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki 日本書紀) travelled to the mystical land of 'Tokoyo-no-kuni' (常世の国) and for 10 years he hunted for the fruit.
Having finally secured the seeds and leaves of the fruit he returned only to discover the emperor already dead.
Having finally secured the seeds and leaves of the fruit he returned only to discover the emperor already dead.
How to be a positive community member in rural Japan - good insights
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youtube.com/shorts/tavG_...
My Love of Living in a Rural Japan Community
YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
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November 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
How to be a positive community member in rural Japan - good insights
youtube.com/shorts/tavG_...
youtube.com/shorts/tavG_...
Don't give up your day job when you start YouTube channel Japan folks!
DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
youtube.com/shorts/ZBq2I...
DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
youtube.com/shorts/ZBq2I...
Don't Just Start YouTube in Japan to Make Money - document life for the future
YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh
youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Don't give up your day job when you start YouTube channel Japan folks!
DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
youtube.com/shorts/ZBq2I...
DIYJapan says he makes thousands of dollars per year but I've never made more than a few hundred dollars
However it leads to other work & a bigger part of my brand & builds trust
youtube.com/shorts/ZBq2I...
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Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.
Rigid gender roles are prompting women to leave rural Japan
Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are prompting young women to leave rural areas like this for opportunities elsewhere.
Visited a stunning MINKA renovated into a stunning guest house in Aichi at MinkaCon 2025 - so much reuse of discarded wood & materials in such stylish ways at SO House Aichi #minkacon #japan #reuse #sustainable
November 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Visited a stunning MINKA renovated into a stunning guest house in Aichi at MinkaCon 2025 - so much reuse of discarded wood & materials in such stylish ways at SO House Aichi #minkacon #japan #reuse #sustainable
This was an amazing YakiSugi demonstration at MinkaCon - want it for my house renovation to insulate, more fire resistant & keep our bugs #MinkaCon #traditional #Japanese
November 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This was an amazing YakiSugi demonstration at MinkaCon - want it for my house renovation to insulate, more fire resistant & keep our bugs #MinkaCon #traditional #Japanese
Stunning traditional Japanese houses of Takehara views for work today makes me excited for the 3-day MinkaCon event in Aichi from tomorrow! #sustainable #japan
November 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Stunning traditional Japanese houses of Takehara views for work today makes me excited for the 3-day MinkaCon event in Aichi from tomorrow! #sustainable #japan