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Jul 18, 2026

House Of Husky

One thing becomes abundantly clear after rounding out the puppy party at the castle of the Incidental Occxie, somewhere upon the windswept Kantō plains of Japan. Clover and Seity are gifts from the tutelary deity and proud members of the Arctic sled-dog breed.

Jun 20, 2026

Kimchi

Kimchi isn’t just spicy, crunchy, probiotic-packed perfection that supports gut homeostasis—thanks to those lactic acid bacteria aiding digestion, immunity, and even potential longevity, it is a living symbol of resilience, community, and cultural exchange across Korea, Japan, and China.

Jun 13, 2026

Eat Dirt

Always keep in mind that the human body is not a sterile Petri dish—it is a vibrant and critical ecosystem, and remaining aware of this reality is imperative.

Jun 6, 2026

If Wishes Were

She was truly onto something, for these pithy sayings formed the bedrock of her intellectual foundation and the manner through which she instilled age-old wisdom into the Incidental Occxie.

May 23, 2026

Cultured Instruction

The path toward the Magic Pavilion emerges through cultural exchange—the blending of societies that combine the best of both worlds—the Cambodian spirit alongside the ancient wisdom instantiated within Japanese.

Feb 14, 2026

Be My Valentine

Like most things on this isolated archipelago, Japan did not inherit Valentine’s Day organically—it was engineered, adapted, and culturally transformed in the aftermath of the Second World War.

Dec 6, 2025

K.Yairi Guitars

One could almost consider K. Yairi Guitars to be the premier global representation of the most famous guitar maker that no one has ever heard of—unless, of course, you’re in the know. That includes legendary artists who adore K. Yairi Guitars, such as...

Nov 29, 2025

Big Hat

These herds of phantom bovine are a surreal delusional phantasy, having become mere chattel themselves—as this story unfolds you will see.

Oct 4, 2025

Face The Mind

The concept of facing the mind and its profound philosophical significance underscores an urgent need for accessible understanding, encouraging all to embark on a Japanese language journey to perceive the unseen.

Sep 13, 2025

Sublimation

The subject of today’s daily natto is the very notion of what it means to meta-recognize the two distinct personalities inside one—the master and the slave.

Aug 30, 2025

Cinema Pioneer Irie Takako

Regardless, the extraordinary life of this important historical women played pivotal roles in shaping Japan—politically, yes, but even more so through their contributions to the aesthetic heart of the Japanese creative mind.

Aug 16, 2025

Talking Stick

The tutelary deity of the Kizuna Jinja came to Japan in 1968, bringing a talking stick as a unique gift from our neo-clan to the Japanese, thereby establishing our presence in Japan decades ago.

Aug 9, 2025

Form—Order—Process

Here is a historical seminal figure, Boye Lafayette De Mente and his delightful legacy—a gift for those exploring the nooks and crannies of the far corners and deep recesses of the traditional Japanese mind.

Jul 26, 2025

Sober Second Thought

An uncontrolled mouth is an inexhaustible source of unmitigated disasters—ranging from marital strife and social dissonance to broken friendships and wounds inflicted upon loved ones in the material fray of the day.

May 31, 2025

Opposable Thumbs

Nothing stirs creative juices like a vice-like precision grip—the ability to grasp and manipulate objects deftly is where the magic of Mother Earth’s monkeys begins.

May 24, 2025

Wait A Sec

If the object of desire is just a fickle whim—enjoy that succulent Madagascar vanilla ice cream for instant gratification—feel the warmth of a sugar glow in your satisfied tummy—the delight of icy treats is gratisfactory indeed.

Apr 12, 2025

Oodles Of Gratitude

Gratitude can be expressed many ways, each in its own self special, to be drawn upon strategically, the light of this iteration, as light on the situation—reflecting harmonic reciprocity.

Mar 8, 2025

Otsubone Sama

Currying favor—a zesty spice—is key for those eager to pierce the mythology surrounding Japan’s invisible walls, demands one first identify and pacify the otsubone sama, in essence that is all.

Mar 1, 2025

Horse Trading

Some relationships last decades—rooted in commonality and the shared loneliness among foreigners wandering the countryside—outsiders to the Japanese community.

Feb 22, 2025

Puppy Party Club

A couple of puppies shape this child's life, teaching the importance of caring for those whose lot in life is significantly different from human avatars—an important study session—the subject of investigation—the meaning of life.

Jan 25, 2025

Thirty Years On The Rock

Understanding a language rooted in its cultural context can be challenging for someone coming from an opposing conceptual spectrum—one shaped by the Western Age of Enlightenment with its distinct narrative structures.

Jan 4, 2025

Country Song

The beauty is profound, thousands of generations, pebbles have become magnificent stones covered in moss.

Jan 1, 2025

Akemashite Omedetō-Reiwa 7 Gantan

年越し蕎麦—toshikoshi soba A traditional Japanese dish eaten on New Year's Eve. Buckwheat noodles symbolize the release of past hardships and the welcoming of a fresh start in the new year.

Sep 28, 2024

Bottleneck

The samurai salaryman of the roaring 80s had plump, juicy expense accounts—¥100,000 on company-sponsored nights out in the nooks and crannies of bars, snacks, and soapland—making business deals while carousing around, blind to the natural flow of things—as surely as the party starts, surely it will end.