"Kurosawa is the pictorial Shakespeare of our time." –Spielberg

But they have a Buddha/Zen legacy and many of the more benevolent ideas/actions have passed, over time, into the culture and daily life practices, imho

"If you can laugh in the face of adversity, you’re bullet-proof." –Ricky Gervais

Glad you like that character. He was fun to write.

interesting clip about the expressiveness of English

Won't be attending this year's ThrillerFest, but shout out to friends, fellow authors, and the fans who make TF real. Plus a special call-out to the indefatigable Kimberley (K.J.) Howe

Nice...

A favorite around here too...

The people I know in Maui *want & need* visitors to return…

Occasionally, I run across somebody in Tokyo who goes on about the differences of sea urchin when we talk about sea foods. Didn’t know there was this much variety, though.

Great reminder of this historical event…

nice...

"there's joy also in time alone"

One way to think about it...and a nice way.

Yes. Drop your baggage any way you can.

Just a wonder...

Nice shot of Tokyo Station, mixing the old with the new. Modern high-rises with 19th-century brick façade

writing increases your rate of revelation

If true -- and I'm guessing they are, though some examples seem so mature -- these early efforts by future famous artists are impressive...