by some weird magic we are still surviving in our flat in Tokyo without turning aircon on. I seriously don’t get how this is possible, but so far it works. taking slightly warm baths with lots of salt 2-3 times a day seems to do some good (god bless working from home)

and once again: this is what the internet is for

People often assume that hunter-gatherers only lived in nomadic, egalitarian bands. But throughout history, HGs built societies as complex & stratified as those of many agriculturalists. My new favorite example are the Calusa, who built a kingdom & state in SW Florida. [thread]

先週の温泉、また行きたい。#燕温泉

this “policy” is beyond ridiculous and is simply evil. 14 days of mandatory quarantine at point of entry is the absolute maximum that is reasonable. this has to stop asap #水際対策は外国人差別 #外国人在留資格者に自由を #コロナでも鎖国は反対 #JapanTravelBan

Japan association of new economy chairman and RAKUTEN's CEO Mikitani has publicly requested Japanese government to stop the entry/re-entry ban of foreign workers/students as it will have disastrous consequences for Japan innovation and economy long term. jiji.com/jc/article?k=0…

Great example of someone who is stuck outside Japan telling their story in Japanese in a compelling and sympathetic way. I encourage others in the same situation to make similar threads. Will be helpful in raising awareness among Japanese. #水際対策は外国人差別 #JapanTravelBan

down the rabbit hole

Finally!! After years of waiting for a chance to read #Ambergris novels in one book, there it is. Shrooms are already trying to break free from the cover it seems - a true testament to the power of imagination. Thank you Jeff VanderMeer

⚡️ Russian prosecutors are seeking to ban the Anti-Corruption Foundation (ФБК) and “Team Navalny” campaign offices as “extremist.” meduza.io/en/news/2021/0…

home country in the full-on militarist fascism dragging neighbour countries in war (again) and prosecuting people for political reasons by hundreds. how’s your weekend going 😕

am I really annoyed by this book? yes. but is it also an absolutely beautiful and unforgettable trip you wanted to take for so long? 100%. couple hundred pages to go still and it’s only getting better.

this is perfect