Interrupting dinner for #zapathon! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Hope it won't be our last...

Kusama Yayoi, one of #Japan's most recognized living artists known for her polka dots and avant-garde style. There is a museum in #Tokyo dedicated to her work. I thought that I was actually witnessing her painting dots on the glass display in a LV store in #Omotesando, Tokyo, when I passed by. The realistic facial and eye movements of the robot were uncanny. I literally felt like she was looking at me and following me as I moved... Come to #Nostrasia in Tokyo 🇯🇵 (Nov 1-3, 2023) and see "her", and her works, for yourself! Yayoi Kusama Museum:

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Over 400 people have signed up for #Nostrasia ⚡️ #Nostr Un/conferences are being held at a different location each time. What better way to see and experience the world and appreciate all its different expressions in its people, culture, food, inventions, and language with a bunch of other #Nostriches? 1. #Nostrica @ Costa Rica 🇨🇷 2. #Nostrasia @ Tokyo 🇯🇵, Hong Kong 🇭🇰 3. ..... Join us Nov 1-3 in Tokyo 🇯🇵, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, or virtually for the world’s largest #Nostr conference. Sign up here:

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*** Japanese Culture and Language Series #3 *** Come to #Nostrasia 🇯🇵 in #Tokyo from Nov 1-3 and use some of these expressions while you're here! お疲れさま！ otsukaresama お疲れさまです！ otsukaresamadesu お疲れさまでした！ otsukaresamadeshita "Otsukaresama" is a Japanese word that is used to express appreciation, acknowledgment, or sympathy for someone's effort, hard work, or tiredness arising from an endeavor. It is often used as a form of greeting or farewell in various settings, for example, with colleagues at the end of a workday. The literal translation of "otsukaresama" is "you're tired." In Japanese characters, "otsukaresama" is written as お疲れ様 or お疲れさま. The first character "お" (o) is an honorific prefix, and "疲れ" (tsukare) means "tired" or "fatigue." The last character, written as "様" or "さま" (sama), is a respectful suffix used to show honor or respect toward the person. Together, they form the phrase "otsukaresama" (お疲れ様). By saying "otsukaresama" to someone, you are acknowledging their hard work, showing appreciation for their efforts, and recognizing their tiredness. It is commonly used in professional and social settings to express respect and consideration for others. One can also say "otsukaresama" to oneself, in acknowledgment of one's own effort. How lovely!! It touches me that "otsukaresama" is said to the driver at arrival if one is sitting in a car driven by somebody else, even if that somebody else is a family member! ❤️ Below are some examples of illustrations that express "otsukaresama". #japaneselanguage #japaneseculture

Over 400 people have signed up for #Nostrasia ⚡️ Are you still on the fence? Take the opportunity today to sign up and be part of the force of change now that we're at the "Then they fight you" stage! We are defending Freedom! #Bitcoin #Nostr Remember, @jack is creating the opportunity and space for us to come together by generously offering to pay for venue and lunch on all days of the un/conference. Join us Nov 1-3 in Tokyo 🇯🇵, Hong Kong 🇭🇰, or virtually for the world’s largest #Nostr conference:

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Visit the beautiful and serene Hamarikyu Gardens in #Tokyo 🇯🇵 when you're here for #Nostrasia! And, while you're there, savor a cup of authentic #matcha (powdered green tea) at the Hamarikyu Teahouse in an informal environment perfect for tourists! Hamarikyu Gardens on Google Maps:

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Visit the beautiful and serene Hamarikyu Gardens in #Tokyo 🇯🇵 when you're here for #Nostrasia! And, while you're there, savor a cup of authentic matcha at the Hamarikyu Teahouse in an informal environment perfect for tourists! Hamarikyu Gardens on Google Maps:

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How and when did 1 #Bitcoin become 100,000,000 sats? How was it decided? And by whom?

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If you like Japanese #taiko (Japanese drums) and would like to have the experience of playing taiko while you're in #Tokyo 🇯🇵 for #Nostrasia, contact Tawoo at tawoo-dojoo@tawoo.tv ahead of time to arrange to join in on one of their practices. This is a link to a clip of their performance at Nezu Shrine in Tokyo. https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxKrV-RL4JNhIM6vZafcIfcX1QftAiRxOo Tawoo website:

タヲ -TAWOO- オフィシャルサイト – 【和太鼓】タヲ – Tawoo – は伝統的な和太鼓とは違う独自の太鼓スタイルで活動を展開中。太鼓に興味ある方、楽しい習い事をしたいという方は、ぜひ私たちの太鼓教室へ！！

For those of you wanting a budget accommodation when you're in #Tokyo 🇯🇵 for #Nostrasia, Commun Shibuya is only 15 minutes away by foot from the Un/conference venue!

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Nakiryu — Michelin-starred ramen in Tokyo! Buy ticket for your order using a vending machine! And, limited to one bowl of noodles per customer! 😂 Come to #Nostrasia in #Tokyo 🇯🇵, Nov 1-3, and taste it for yourself! Nakiryu on Google Maps: Sosakumenkobo NAKIRYU +81 3-6304-1811 https://maps.app.goo.gl/2vJPfH5ji9Skn1CV9?g_st=ic #japanesefood

*** Japanese Culture and Language Series #2 *** This is another pair of words that expresses one of the most basic aspects of Japanese culture that touches my heart. "Itterasshai" (行ってらっしゃい) and "ittekimasu" (行ってきます) are spoken every time someone leaves the home. The person who leaves says "iitekimasu" (literal translation is "I'm going and returning"), while the person (or people) who remains in the home would say "itterasshai" (literal translation is "go and come back safely, though safely is implied). This acknowledgment of each other's presence and well-being is a central part of life in Japan, and when I'm not in Japan or staying with a Japanese friend abroad, I feel a little emptiness each time I step out of the house. Just like the first pair of words, "tadaima" and "okaeri" that I shared in a previous note (note198xs3pm0lk7tl0wcxm4qgvyc6jpmvrl93fp8s2g774urx6l27ryqd3tfrx), the airport in Tokyo bids people who live in Japan when they leave on a trip "itterasshai" in a more formal way where the implied "go and return safely" is fully expressed. In the photo below, you'll see お気をつけていってらっしゃいませ in Japanese, but to the foreigners, it says "We hope to see you again" in English. 🤭 I hope that when you leave Japan after visiting for #Nostrasia 🇯🇵 in #Tokyo that you'll leave with your heart a little fuller. ❤️ #japaneselanguage #japaneseculture

Did you know that some vending machines in #Japan 🇯🇵 sell hot drinks as well? This is especially so in winter time. Come to #Nostrasia in #Tokyo, Nov 1-3, and buy one for yourself! You can use your #Suica card in your smartphone wallet! (rf: note1ypvyhuph7udslwsqufgy0aut2fpjt7tg5hpypwl2fdj42yh77q5sxsryss) Cold and hot coffee from the same vending machine!!!

Kyudo, or Way of the Bow, is still widely practiced in #Japan and in other countries. In Tokyo, one can practice #kyudo at #Shiseikan, located within the grounds of Meiji Jingu, which is one of the most significant Shinto Shrines in Japan. When you are in Tokyo for #Nostrasia, call Shiseikan ahead of time to ask if there are any kyudo practices coming up that are open to the public. Meiji Jingu website:

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Trains and subways are the main forms of transportation in the cities in #Japan 🇯🇵. And I would recommend taking the train while you're in #Tokyo for #Nostrasia as it is a quintessential part of life here. You can either buy a physical transport card or install the app on your smartphone, charge it, and you're ready! It can also be used on buses, trains from the airport to the city and vice-versa, convenient stores, vending machines, etc. There are two companies, #Suica and #Pasmo, but Suica is preferable because it has wider acceptance in other cities. It's contactless, and the app doesn't need to be open either! On the iPhone, just go to your Wallet --> + --> Travel Card --> [Japan] Suica. Get it all charged up before you come!! Here's a link to a video: How to use Suica on iPhone Apple Pay

Perhaps you’ve already eaten this before, but shirako (白子) is a delicacy in Japan. Formally called “milt” in English, but more commonly referred to as fish sperm or sperm sacs, they are usually eaten raw (sashimi) in Japanese vinaigrette (ponzu), or as sushi. Come try some in #Japan when you’re here for #Nostrasia. They literally melt in your mouth. 😋 #japanesefood