​📚 English Book Exchange Pop-Up

​Bring a book, take a book!

​Join us for a relaxed pop-up book exchange for English-language book lovers! Whether you're clearing your shelves or hunting for something new, this is a lovely excuse to connect with fellow readers over good books, great snacks, and a drink in hand.

​We'll also sweet baked treats from Nippon Viajero to make the afternoon extra special. Moshimo member Heather Dobbin will be behind the bar, ready to talk about your favorite book.

​It's time to complete my piece for Jinny Street Gallery's Michibiki 2026! For those of you in my community who wrote what you wanted to release — your hopes and your prayers — the weather is finally getting nice enough to send them to the flames at sunset.

I’ll be speaking for the first time at My Japan Story SLAM!

This time, the theme is LOVE HURTS: Stories of Hope, Joy, Loss, Heartbreak, Humiliation, Humor, and Unrequited Love. 9 raw stories, no slides, no notes. 5 minutes.

​As a founder, your mental health is your business’s most critical asset. But “hustle culture” is leading to record levels of burnout, loneliness, and strained relationships.

The Theme for 2025: Year of the Snake: The snake symbolizes wisdom, charm, elegance, and transformation.