Notes from the 'Nog

Country living as a springboard for roaming and rambling. With occasional music and light exercise. Now with more Kyoto!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Set-jetting with the Shogun

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    Thank you to The Japan Times for publishing my latest piece, on a rather timely subject. The print version is expected to appear on ...
Sunday, September 01, 2024

Sunday Papers: Simone de Beauvoir

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  " In America, the individual is nothing. He is made into an abstract object of worship; by persuading him of his individual value. O...
Sunday, August 11, 2024

Sunday Papers: Bob Copper

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  "The consequent invasion has taken its toll and, sadly but incontrovertibly, many of our most cherished heritages have suffered the ...
Sunday, July 14, 2024

Sunday Papers; Michel-Rolph Trouillot

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  "Human beings participate in history both as actors and narrators"  On the turntable: Santana, "Santana III"
Saturday, July 06, 2024

Cycling through Asuka

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    After 10 years away, I'm quite pleased to have an article in The Japan Times again. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/07/06/tra...
Sunday, June 16, 2024

Sunday Papers: Hunter S. Thompson

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  "Life has improved immeasurably since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously."  On the turntable: The Smashing Pumpkins,...
Sunday, May 26, 2024

Sunday Papers: Gary Shteyngart

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  "Our country does not provide the education and upbringing that allow its citizens an interior life."     On the turntable: Snoo...
Friday, May 17, 2024

Greek Sketches: Southbound

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  ...we meander Thessaloniki, past ruins lying in open lots between the streets, in search of Byzantine churches, in search of lunch, in se...
Thursday, May 16, 2024

Greek Sketches: Northbound

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...Octavian found victory at Actium more easily than we found the old battlefield itself.  The handful of homes scattered along the marshy s...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Greek Sketches: Westbound

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  ...That 2018 cruise around the Greek isles instilled in me a love for the country.  From ancient ruins to the animated kindness of most of...
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Tuesday, April 02, 2024

Tracing the Shimanto

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    Thank you to Perceptive Travel Magazine for publishing the third article in my recent "Kochi trilogy." https://www.perceptivet...
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Reminiscing Ryoma

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    "In a new article, free on KJ’s website (link in bio), Edward J. Taylor follows the historical figure Sakamoto Ryoma through the ...
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Tuesday, March 05, 2024

Muroto, High and Low

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    "Writers in Kyoto member Edward J. Taylor is well-known for documenting his explorations on foot. Now up on the website is a rece...
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Stalking the Shimanto

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    Japan's relationship to its natural environment is a complicated one.  Its literature and culture exude about a close affinity for n...
Thursday, February 08, 2024

Muroto

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    The island of Shikoku's principle attraction is of course its pilgrimage.  While the 88 temples that serve as waypoints are of varyi...
Sunday, January 21, 2024

Sunday Papers: H.G. Wells

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   “Science is a match that man has just got alight.” On the turntable: Sneaker Pimps, "Uncover the Fans Project"
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Reminiscing Ryoma

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    Nothing reminds you that you're in Shikoku like seeing an ubiquitous figure in white.  I see my first pilgrim within seconds of st...
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