Kenji Hayakawa
@kenjihayakawa.com
Based in Dublin, Ireland. Translator. Interpreter. JPN & ENG.
Website: kenjihayakawa.com
Host @finneganswake.net
Founder @fairtradebook.org
Website: kenjihayakawa.com
Host @finneganswake.net
Founder @fairtradebook.org
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January 8, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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While my talk will be mostly about Finnegans Wake, I also believe that we need to have a broader conversation about how to navigate the tension in literature between accessibility and complexity.
(Special thanks to the one and only @jamesjoycecentre.bsky.social!)
(Special thanks to the one and only @jamesjoycecentre.bsky.social!)
Making Finnegans Wake Accessible: The Project of Finnegans Web
Join us for a presentation of the Finnegans Web project, aiming to make Finnegans Wake more accessible, by co-founder Kenji Hayakawa.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
While my talk will be mostly about Finnegans Wake, I also believe that we need to have a broader conversation about how to navigate the tension in literature between accessibility and complexity.
(Special thanks to the one and only @jamesjoycecentre.bsky.social!)
(Special thanks to the one and only @jamesjoycecentre.bsky.social!)
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This 14th-century manuscript in our collection was used for chanting and singing during processions at the church of St John the Evangelist in Fishamble Street.
January 6, 2026 at 10:59 AM
This 14th-century manuscript in our collection was used for chanting and singing during processions at the church of St John the Evangelist in Fishamble Street.
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Here comes the mindmap of our last meeting in 2025. It took us 4 sessions to get through Question 1 of the Quiz. Now we have a new question to ponder: is there a 4 on every page of FW? There are quizzes within, there are quizzes without, try to catch the deluge in a paper cup...
Art by Linda Lotiel
Art by Linda Lotiel
January 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Here comes the mindmap of our last meeting in 2025. It took us 4 sessions to get through Question 1 of the Quiz. Now we have a new question to ponder: is there a 4 on every page of FW? There are quizzes within, there are quizzes without, try to catch the deluge in a paper cup...
Art by Linda Lotiel
Art by Linda Lotiel
The centenary of Irish radio is this year. Good to know! www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
RTÉ celebrating centenary of Irish radio in 2026
The centenary of Irish radio will be celebrated throughout 2026 by RTÉ.
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January 2, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The centenary of Irish radio is this year. Good to know! www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
Delighted to have been interviewed by Adam Seelig for his podcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeUh...
Adam is directing a film series on Finnegans Wake. Each film consists of Richard Harte performing a chapter of the Wake in front of a live audience, one of which I was very fortunate to attend live!
Adam is directing a film series on Finnegans Wake. Each film consists of Richard Harte performing a chapter of the Wake in front of a live audience, one of which I was very fortunate to attend live!
Ep.020: Special: Interview with Kenji Hayakawa on translating the Wake into Japanese
YouTube video by One Little Goat Theatre Company
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December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Delighted to have been interviewed by Adam Seelig for his podcast! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeUh...
Adam is directing a film series on Finnegans Wake. Each film consists of Richard Harte performing a chapter of the Wake in front of a live audience, one of which I was very fortunate to attend live!
Adam is directing a film series on Finnegans Wake. Each film consists of Richard Harte performing a chapter of the Wake in front of a live audience, one of which I was very fortunate to attend live!
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な、なんと……東京・下北沢の本屋B&Bさんにて、イベント開催が決定しました！
題して「フィネガンズ・クイズ LIVE Ver. in 東京」
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『フィネガンズ・ウェイク』にまつわるパブクイズに、アイルランド文学研究者の今関裕太氏が挑みます。来店参加の方には、アイルランド産の賞品GETのチャンスも。配信参加＆アーカイブ視聴という選択肢もあります。
席数には限りがございますので、ご興味おありの方はぜひお早めにお申し込みください。みなさまとお会いできることを楽しみにしております。
題して「フィネガンズ・クイズ LIVE Ver. in 東京」
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『フィネガンズ・ウェイク』にまつわるパブクイズに、アイルランド文学研究者の今関裕太氏が挑みます。来店参加の方には、アイルランド産の賞品GETのチャンスも。配信参加＆アーカイブ視聴という選択肢もあります。
席数には限りがございますので、ご興味おありの方はぜひお早めにお申し込みください。みなさまとお会いできることを楽しみにしております。
早川健治×今関裕太「フィネガンズ・クイズ LIVE Ver. in 東京」
※本イベントはご来店またはリアルタイム配信と見逃し視聴（3ヶ月）でご参加いただけるイベントです。詳細につきましてはページ下部をご確認ください※本イベントは、トーク＋質疑応答（120...
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December 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
な、なんと……東京・下北沢の本屋B&Bさんにて、イベント開催が決定しました！
題して「フィネガンズ・クイズ LIVE Ver. in 東京」
bb260204a.peatix.com
『フィネガンズ・ウェイク』にまつわるパブクイズに、アイルランド文学研究者の今関裕太氏が挑みます。来店参加の方には、アイルランド産の賞品GETのチャンスも。配信参加＆アーカイブ視聴という選択肢もあります。
席数には限りがございますので、ご興味おありの方はぜひお早めにお申し込みください。みなさまとお会いできることを楽しみにしております。
題して「フィネガンズ・クイズ LIVE Ver. in 東京」
bb260204a.peatix.com
『フィネガンズ・ウェイク』にまつわるパブクイズに、アイルランド文学研究者の今関裕太氏が挑みます。来店参加の方には、アイルランド産の賞品GETのチャンスも。配信参加＆アーカイブ視聴という選択肢もあります。
席数には限りがございますので、ご興味おありの方はぜひお早めにお申し込みください。みなさまとお会いできることを楽しみにしております。
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Last meeting this year - the Question 1 of the Quiz is done! Perhaps no new heads have grown on old shoulders, but definitely new light bulbs have lit up in old heads. Thanks @kenjihayakawa.com for joining us again and kudos to our Matrix Builder @augustinealoysius.bsky.social for the crossword.
December 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Last meeting this year - the Question 1 of the Quiz is done! Perhaps no new heads have grown on old shoulders, but definitely new light bulbs have lit up in old heads. Thanks @kenjihayakawa.com for joining us again and kudos to our Matrix Builder @augustinealoysius.bsky.social for the crossword.
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@kenjihayakawa.com it was absolutely amazing to have you with us today, thanks for joining! Looking forward to see you again soon!
Had a wonderful time at the Wake in Progress reading group today. Very rich interpretation flying to and fro of the last few pages of Q1 of the quiz chapter. Lots of lightbulb moments. 💡
December 28, 2025 at 7:42 PM
@kenjihayakawa.com it was absolutely amazing to have you with us today, thanks for joining! Looking forward to see you again soon!
Had a wonderful time at the Wake in Progress reading group today. Very rich interpretation flying to and fro of the last few pages of Q1 of the quiz chapter. Lots of lightbulb moments. 💡
December 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Had a wonderful time at the Wake in Progress reading group today. Very rich interpretation flying to and fro of the last few pages of Q1 of the quiz chapter. Lots of lightbulb moments. 💡
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christmas trees in the snow …
… or the reverse of a freestanding street sign …
✨warm wishes to everyone l know here and many thanks ✨
… or the reverse of a freestanding street sign …
✨warm wishes to everyone l know here and many thanks ✨
December 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
christmas trees in the snow …
… or the reverse of a freestanding street sign …
✨warm wishes to everyone l know here and many thanks ✨
… or the reverse of a freestanding street sign …
✨warm wishes to everyone l know here and many thanks ✨
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AI is reshaping journalism, but Mongabay is seeing deeper engagement as readers value verified, accountable reporting. As synthetic content floods feeds, trust, transparency, and original journalism matter more than ever.
A reflection by Mongabay Founder and CEO @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social:
A reflection by Mongabay Founder and CEO @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social:
The value of journalism in the AI era
The arrival of generative artificial intelligence has unsettled journalism in familiar ways. Traffic models look fragile. Copyright is contested. The marginal cost of producing words has collapsed.…
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December 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
AI is reshaping journalism, but Mongabay is seeing deeper engagement as readers value verified, accountable reporting. As synthetic content floods feeds, trust, transparency, and original journalism matter more than ever.
A reflection by Mongabay Founder and CEO @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social:
A reflection by Mongabay Founder and CEO @rhettayersbutler.bsky.social:
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magical christmas lights
edinburgh botanic gardens
edinburgh botanic gardens
December 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
magical christmas lights
edinburgh botanic gardens
edinburgh botanic gardens
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Apparently, Kneecap are performing in Tokyo. 東京で新年にニーキャップの公演が！ www.creativeman.co.jp/event/kneeca...
KNEECAP - CREATIVEMAN PRODUCTIONS
後援：J-WAVE 大阪公演： 後援：FM802
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December 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Apparently, Kneecap are performing in Tokyo. 東京で新年にニーキャップの公演が！ www.creativeman.co.jp/event/kneeca...
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.. light to dark | dark to light ..
December 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
.. light to dark | dark to light ..
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HAPPY MAYBE NIGHT!
Our Winter Solstice celebration of Finnegans Wake has begun :))) www.maybeday.net/night/
Our Winter Solstice celebration of Finnegans Wake has begun :))) www.maybeday.net/night/
December 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
HAPPY MAYBE NIGHT!
Our Winter Solstice celebration of Finnegans Wake has begun :))) www.maybeday.net/night/
Our Winter Solstice celebration of Finnegans Wake has begun :))) www.maybeday.net/night/
Phenomenal performance last night of A Christmas Carol at the Viking Theatre! The brilliant show has been running for a few years now and somehow it keeps getting better each year. Massive kudos to the cast Michael James Ford, Sinead Murphy and Sam Ford as well as to the whole team onsite. 🎄🎶
December 21, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Phenomenal performance last night of A Christmas Carol at the Viking Theatre! The brilliant show has been running for a few years now and somehow it keeps getting better each year. Massive kudos to the cast Michael James Ford, Sinead Murphy and Sam Ford as well as to the whole team onsite. 🎄🎶
Avatar was okay in Book 1 but got significantly better in Book 2 and became epic in Book 3. Very glad to have discovered the show. My favourite character by far is Toph, followed by Zuko and Iroh. Aang's arc was a bit forced imho and perhaps needed another Book to be truly told. Still, a great show.
December 20, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Avatar was okay in Book 1 but got significantly better in Book 2 and became epic in Book 3. Very glad to have discovered the show. My favourite character by far is Toph, followed by Zuko and Iroh. Aang's arc was a bit forced imho and perhaps needed another Book to be truly told. Still, a great show.
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A break from Christmas content to enjoy this capybara eating a banana. From François Froger's 'A relation of a voyage ...' (London, 1698).
December 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
A break from Christmas content to enjoy this capybara eating a banana. From François Froger's 'A relation of a voyage ...' (London, 1698).
Wonderful choral performance last night at the Church of the Immaculate Conception aka Adam and Eve's. The high point for me was Lully, Lulla, Lullay, a carol lamenting the death of the boys during the Massacre of Innocents. Brilliant rendition by Cór Linn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cte1...
VOCES8 - Stopford: Lully, Lulla, Lullay
YouTube video by Voces8VEVO
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December 15, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Wonderful choral performance last night at the Church of the Immaculate Conception aka Adam and Eve's. The high point for me was Lully, Lulla, Lullay, a carol lamenting the death of the boys during the Massacre of Innocents. Brilliant rendition by Cór Linn. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cte1...
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💨 🍃 walk on through 🍃💨
December 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
💨 🍃 walk on through 🍃💨