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Absolute Dependence

Buddhism teaches that our life is absolutely dependent upon the caring and understanding of other people, that human life is fundamentally not possible without other people laboring unseen on our behalf and unsustainable without animals and plants giving up their life energy so that we may live. Without the blessings of the `aina (Mother Earth,…

June 26, 2017
Definitely Back in Japan #17: Information Density

Calbee ‘Limited Edition Pizza Potato Super-Rich Cod Egg Mayonnaise Pizza Flavor’ with ‘Melty Cheese Topping’

April 8, 2017
Definitely Back in Japan #16: Non-attachment

Definitely Back in Japan #16: the path of non-attachment is revealed on the back of a sweater.

April 6, 2017
Definitely Back in Japan #15: A Quick Lunch

Negi Kimuchi Don (beef bowl with leek kimchi) at Yoshinoya served within 30 seconds of ordering. Fast, tasty, and cheap, as advertised!

April 6, 2017
Definitely Back in Japan #14: Bicycle Parking

Bicycle parked under the ‘No Bicycle Parking’ sign.

April 6, 2017
Cherry Blossoms

明日ありと思う心のあだ桜世半に嵐の吹かぬものかは The heart set upon tomorrow, how like cherry blossoms blown away at night in a sudden storm

April 5, 2017
Definitely Back in Japan #13: Adult Diapers

Adult diapers are given four times the display space as baby diapers.

April 5, 2017
Japan is in the Details #9: Origami Toilet Paper

Origami toilet paper—folding the end of the toilet paper roll to make a nice triangle for the next person.

April 5, 2017
Japan is in the Details #10: Tsubaki

Sakura cherry blossoms attract the crowds while tsubaki camellia quietly bloom in Kyoto.

April 5, 2017
Definitely Back in Japan #11: Police Bike

Definitely Back in Japan #11: even the police vehicles are かわいい！

April 2, 2017