Michael Lambe
@deepkyoto.bsky.social
Writer/editor for Japan Station and Engoo Daily News.
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National Foundation Day in Kyoto: On February 11th Japan takes a day off to celebrate the nation’s mythic beginnings, and in Kyoto, Shinto priests celebrate with an ancient game of keepie-uppie. www.deepkyoto.com/national-fou...
February 3, 2026 at 3:41 AM
National Foundation Day in Kyoto: On February 11th Japan takes a day off to celebrate the nation’s mythic beginnings, and in Kyoto, Shinto priests celebrate with an ancient game of keepie-uppie. www.deepkyoto.com/national-fou...
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All About Wa – The Significance of the Kanji 和 in Japanese Language & Culture transculturalexpress.com/all-about-wa... #japanese #kanji #和
February 3, 2026 at 2:44 AM
All About Wa – The Significance of the Kanji 和 in Japanese Language & Culture transculturalexpress.com/all-about-wa... #japanese #kanji #和
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January 28, 2026 at 1:22 PM
All About Setsubun: a full guide to the bean-throwing festival along with a listing of key Setsubun events in Kyoto is now up on #DeepKyoto
www.deepkyoto.com/all-about-se... #setsubun
www.deepkyoto.com/all-about-se... #setsubun
January 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM
All About Setsubun: a full guide to the bean-throwing festival along with a listing of key Setsubun events in Kyoto is now up on #DeepKyoto
www.deepkyoto.com/all-about-se... #setsubun
www.deepkyoto.com/all-about-se... #setsubun
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January 21, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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All About Kana and Kanji — An Introduction to the Japanese Writing System transculturalexpress.com/all-about-ka... #japanese #kana
January 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM
All About Kana and Kanji — An Introduction to the Japanese Writing System transculturalexpress.com/all-about-ka... #japanese #kana
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If you are considering studying for the JLPT N1 exam this year, you might find these books useful. (These are the books that helped me pass it) transculturalexpress.com/the-best-tex... #JLPT #Japanese
January 13, 2026 at 2:59 AM
If you are considering studying for the JLPT N1 exam this year, you might find these books useful. (These are the books that helped me pass it) transculturalexpress.com/the-best-tex... #JLPT #Japanese
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How to Study Kanji – Practically and Effectively transculturalexpress.com/how-to-study...
How to Study Kanji – Practically and Effectively
transculturalexpress.com
January 11, 2026 at 10:52 AM
How to Study Kanji – Practically and Effectively transculturalexpress.com/how-to-study...
As tomorrow is “seijin no hi” or “Coming of Age Day” it seems timely to revisit Ian Ropke’s article: Kimono Old & New: www.deepkyoto.com/kimono-old-n...
January 11, 2026 at 10:45 AM
As tomorrow is “seijin no hi” or “Coming of Age Day” it seems timely to revisit Ian Ropke’s article: Kimono Old & New: www.deepkyoto.com/kimono-old-n...
Top Tips from Vaughn Smith: Language Learning Genius engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
December 30, 2023 at 5:46 AM
Top Tips from Vaughn Smith: Language Learning Genius engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
Americans Are Giving Up New Year's Resolutions Next Year engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
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December 30, 2023 at 5:43 AM
Americans Are Giving Up New Year's Resolutions Next Year engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
Chocolate and Chili: English Words from the Ancient Aztecs engoo.com/app/daily-ne... | Engoo Daily News
December 9, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Chocolate and Chili: English Words from the Ancient Aztecs engoo.com/app/daily-ne... | Engoo Daily News
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Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Visit Japan in the winter for some spectacular snowy landscapes.
1️⃣ Limited Express Azusa Shinjuku to Matsumoto
2️⃣ Local Train in Niseko area in Hokkaido
3️⃣ Furano Line in Hokkaido
4️⃣ Ozora Limited Express Sapporo to Kushiro in Hokkaido
1️⃣ Limited Express Azusa Shinjuku to Matsumoto
2️⃣ Local Train in Niseko area in Hokkaido
3️⃣ Furano Line in Hokkaido
4️⃣ Ozora Limited Express Sapporo to Kushiro in Hokkaido
December 1, 2023 at 2:22 PM
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Visit Japan in the winter for some spectacular snowy landscapes.
1️⃣ Limited Express Azusa Shinjuku to Matsumoto
2️⃣ Local Train in Niseko area in Hokkaido
3️⃣ Furano Line in Hokkaido
4️⃣ Ozora Limited Express Sapporo to Kushiro in Hokkaido
1️⃣ Limited Express Azusa Shinjuku to Matsumoto
2️⃣ Local Train in Niseko area in Hokkaido
3️⃣ Furano Line in Hokkaido
4️⃣ Ozora Limited Express Sapporo to Kushiro in Hokkaido
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Kintetsu, Hankyu and Hanshin to introduce Tap-and-Go bank card fare payments. Passengers will be able to pay their fares by using either a credit card, a debit card, or a smartphone that is connected to one of these cards. www.japanstation.com/kintetsu-han...
November 30, 2023 at 11:57 AM
Kintetsu, Hankyu and Hanshin to introduce Tap-and-Go bank card fare payments. Passengers will be able to pay their fares by using either a credit card, a debit card, or a smartphone that is connected to one of these cards. www.japanstation.com/kintetsu-han...
Namie Amuro: J-Pop Star Disappears from the Internet engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
engoo.com
November 28, 2023 at 11:53 PM
Namie Amuro: J-Pop Star Disappears from the Internet engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
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Seibu Railway has announced that from January 1, 2024, all of its trains will run on electricity from 100% #RenewableEnergy sources and that it will operate with effectively zero CO2 emissions. www.japanstation.com/seibu-railwa...
November 27, 2023 at 3:14 PM
Seibu Railway has announced that from January 1, 2024, all of its trains will run on electricity from 100% #RenewableEnergy sources and that it will operate with effectively zero CO2 emissions. www.japanstation.com/seibu-railwa...
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Hankyu Railway commemorates 10th anniversary of 1000 series train with an alarm clock set to 10:00.
November 28, 2023 at 3:22 PM
Hankyu Railway commemorates 10th anniversary of 1000 series train with an alarm clock set to 10:00.
Poetry Helps People Fight Loneliness and Anxiety engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
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November 22, 2023 at 10:46 PM
Poetry Helps People Fight Loneliness and Anxiety engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
Hankyu Railway Introduces “PRiVACE” Seat Reservation Service on Kyoto Line www.japanstation.com/hankyu-railw...
November 22, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Hankyu Railway Introduces “PRiVACE” Seat Reservation Service on Kyoto Line www.japanstation.com/hankyu-railw...
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Three colorful new trains are now running on the Namboku Line in Osaka Prefecture in advance of the line’s extension to the city of Minoh next year. www.japanstation.com/three-colorf...
November 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM
Three colorful new trains are now running on the Namboku Line in Osaka Prefecture in advance of the line’s extension to the city of Minoh next year. www.japanstation.com/three-colorf...
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The Kintetsu Nara Station is located a short distance to the west of Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park and most of the other main tourist locations in Nara are within easy walking distance of this station. www.narastation.com/kintetsu-nar...
November 20, 2023 at 12:23 PM
The Kintetsu Nara Station is located a short distance to the west of Kofuku-ji Temple and Nara Park and most of the other main tourist locations in Nara are within easy walking distance of this station. www.narastation.com/kintetsu-nar...
Kiyomizudera’s famed fall foliage ready for night viewing | The Asahi Shimbun www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Kiyomizudera’s famed fall foliage ready for night viewing | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch
KYOTO--About 500 lights were turned on at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto, a World Heritage site, on Nov. 16 in preparation for the special autumn nighttime viewing.
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November 17, 2023 at 4:21 PM
Kiyomizudera’s famed fall foliage ready for night viewing | The Asahi Shimbun www.asahi.com/ajw/articles...
Three Colorful New Trains Are Promoting the Charms of Minoh City www.japanstation.com/three-colorf...
November 13, 2023 at 10:24 PM
Three Colorful New Trains Are Promoting the Charms of Minoh City www.japanstation.com/three-colorf...
Regular Running Could Add 12 Years to Your Life | Engoo Daily News engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
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November 13, 2023 at 8:12 AM
Regular Running Could Add 12 Years to Your Life | Engoo Daily News engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
'AI' Named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary | Engoo Daily News engoo.com/app/daily-ne...
engoo.com
November 13, 2023 at 8:10 AM
'AI' Named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary | Engoo Daily News engoo.com/app/daily-ne...