Lisa Twaronite Sone
@ltwaronitesone.bsky.social
Tokyo & Kyoto.
Writer/editor/gardener/cook, birthing person, mother of dogs, avowed enemy of the patriarchy. I'm no damn lady.
Ex-Dow Jones/MarketWatch/Reuters.
Mostly harmless.
Writer/editor/gardener/cook, birthing person, mother of dogs, avowed enemy of the patriarchy. I'm no damn lady.
Ex-Dow Jones/MarketWatch/Reuters.
Mostly harmless.
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Late last year, I took the first photo on the left — these lovely camellias were blooming next to an empty house in Higashi Azabu.
I walked past it the other day, and.....it’s gone.
Just GONE!
I like to think that someone “rescued” it, and it’s blooming in a garden somewhere.
I walked past it the other day, and.....it’s gone.
Just GONE!
I like to think that someone “rescued” it, and it’s blooming in a garden somewhere.
February 10, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Late last year, I took the first photo on the left — these lovely camellias were blooming next to an empty house in Higashi Azabu.
I walked past it the other day, and.....it’s gone.
Just GONE!
I like to think that someone “rescued” it, and it’s blooming in a garden somewhere.
I walked past it the other day, and.....it’s gone.
Just GONE!
I like to think that someone “rescued” it, and it’s blooming in a garden somewhere.
Central Tokyo got a few centimeters of *extremely well-behaved* snow overnight and into this morning!
It almost immediately melted from the roads and sidewalks, but it remained on the trees looking beautiful. ❄️
It almost immediately melted from the roads and sidewalks, but it remained on the trees looking beautiful. ❄️
February 8, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Central Tokyo got a few centimeters of *extremely well-behaved* snow overnight and into this morning!
It almost immediately melted from the roads and sidewalks, but it remained on the trees looking beautiful. ❄️
It almost immediately melted from the roads and sidewalks, but it remained on the trees looking beautiful. ❄️
Awwwwww….Some little demon lost their hand-made Setsubun demon hat!
節分の迷子
節分の迷子
February 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Awwwwww….Some little demon lost their hand-made Setsubun demon hat!
節分の迷子
節分の迷子
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WiK's Tenth Writing Competition has been launched!
Please share this widely with everyone you think might be interested.
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WiK's Tenth Writing Competition has been launched!
Please share this widely with everyone you think might be interested.
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Writers in Kyoto (WiK) Presents the Tenth Kyoto Writing Competition
Call for entries, deadline April 30th, 2026
writersinkyoto.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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WiK's Tenth Writing Competition has been launched!
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WiK's Tenth Writing Competition has been launched!
Please share this widely with everyone you think might be interested.
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I took this photo at Yasukuni Shrine — which honors Japan’s war dead — because of the clouds. I didn’t know the identity of the kimono-clad man the statue depicts, but I assumed he was someone related to war.
January 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I took this photo at Yasukuni Shrine — which honors Japan’s war dead — because of the clouds. I didn’t know the identity of the kimono-clad man the statue depicts, but I assumed he was someone related to war.
Kudan House, originally called Yamaguchi House after the family that built it, was completed in 1927. It managed to survive both the World War II firebombings and the subsequent redevelopment that claimed so many old buildings.
January 25, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Kudan House, originally called Yamaguchi House after the family that built it, was completed in 1927. It managed to survive both the World War II firebombings and the subsequent redevelopment that claimed so many old buildings.
Spring has sprung!
Well, not quite. Plum trees bloom very early, and it’s still winter. But spring isn’t so far away.
Heavy snow is forecast for much of Japan this week — but unfortunately not for Tokyo, where the relentless sunshine continues to mock those of us who love watching snow fall. ❄️
Well, not quite. Plum trees bloom very early, and it’s still winter. But spring isn’t so far away.
Heavy snow is forecast for much of Japan this week — but unfortunately not for Tokyo, where the relentless sunshine continues to mock those of us who love watching snow fall. ❄️
January 22, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Spring has sprung!
Well, not quite. Plum trees bloom very early, and it’s still winter. But spring isn’t so far away.
Heavy snow is forecast for much of Japan this week — but unfortunately not for Tokyo, where the relentless sunshine continues to mock those of us who love watching snow fall. ❄️
Well, not quite. Plum trees bloom very early, and it’s still winter. But spring isn’t so far away.
Heavy snow is forecast for much of Japan this week — but unfortunately not for Tokyo, where the relentless sunshine continues to mock those of us who love watching snow fall. ❄️
Merry Christmas from Tokyo!
December 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Merry Christmas from Tokyo!
Another special family dinner at Goya in Kyoto! We tried something new this time — a whole fried fish, which was amazing!
December 9, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Another special family dinner at Goya in Kyoto! We tried something new this time — a whole fried fish, which was amazing!
When an old building is torn down in Tokyo, sometimes this reveals an even older building behind it.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
When an old building is torn down in Tokyo, sometimes this reveals an even older building behind it.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
Tokyo Tower was built in 1948. The old wooden house is probably also from around then — but it might be even older, since some blocks in this neighborhood were spared from the WWII fire bombings.
Happy Halloween from No-Face (顔無し) from Ghibli’s “Spirited Away.”
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
October 31, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy Halloween from No-Face (顔無し) from Ghibli’s “Spirited Away.”
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
(Unfortunately, not everyone was familiar with the character— people asked me if I was “Nosferatu” or “the guy from Kiss who just died.”)
Tokyo Tower was lit up in red, white and blue last night, in honor of the arrival of….a visitor.
October 28, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Tokyo Tower was lit up in red, white and blue last night, in honor of the arrival of….a visitor.
Rainy matsuri in Kyoto.
October 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Rainy matsuri in Kyoto.
I was working a few nights ago so I missed seeing the Harvest Supermoon. But I enjoyed other people's pretty moon photos.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
October 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I was working a few nights ago so I missed seeing the Harvest Supermoon. But I enjoyed other people's pretty moon photos.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
And I also got to enjoy this marked-down moon cake, which was 30% off at my supermarket.
Reposted by Lisa Twaronite Sone
When democracy is under threat, we can't sit on the sidelines. That's why I’m stepping up to run for City Council in my hometown of Providence. After a career electing leaders and winning campaigns on the issues that define our era, it’s time to get in the game.
Join us at matthewfmcdermott.com
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September 10, 2025 at 1:52 PM
When democracy is under threat, we can't sit on the sidelines. That's why I’m stepping up to run for City Council in my hometown of Providence. After a career electing leaders and winning campaigns on the issues that define our era, it’s time to get in the game.
Join us at matthewfmcdermott.com
Join us at matthewfmcdermott.com
Fly high, little guy.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
September 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Fly high, little guy.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
Sochi Sone
Born 2006? 2007?
Adopted from アニマルレフュージ関西 - ARK in May 2014
Died early on 17 Sept. 2025, just after midnight.
He was a very good dog.
I felt like refreshing my photo with something new, but I wanted to keep the same theme. Support is more important than ever, with LGBTQ rights under attack on so many fronts.
September 14, 2025 at 7:14 AM
I felt like refreshing my photo with something new, but I wanted to keep the same theme. Support is more important than ever, with LGBTQ rights under attack on so many fronts.
Coming soon! With a short story by me!
September 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Coming soon! With a short story by me!
Reposted by Lisa Twaronite Sone
I crocheted Patti Smith’s Horses cover
September 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I crocheted Patti Smith’s Horses cover
I thought my iPhone took pretty good photos, but…most of my images of last night’s blood moon/lunar eclipse look like eggs in the sky.
September 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I thought my iPhone took pretty good photos, but…most of my images of last night’s blood moon/lunar eclipse look like eggs in the sky.
BLOOD MOON — total lunar eclipse, happening right now in Tokyo.
September 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
BLOOD MOON — total lunar eclipse, happening right now in Tokyo.
Reposted by Lisa Twaronite Sone
Publication day! This was one of the hardest stories I’ve ever translated, both for the language and content. It’s also one of the most important stories I’ve translated. I hope as many people as possible will read it and reflect on the reality of war.
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
September 4, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Publication day! This was one of the hardest stories I’ve ever translated, both for the language and content. It’s also one of the most important stories I’ve translated. I hope as many people as possible will read it and reflect on the reality of war.
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
#booksky #translation #literarytranslation
I'm still making chopped tomato, cucumber and onion salads with lemon juice, salt and olive oil. The one pictured has fresh basil, too. I've made so many this year that my big Costco jug of olive oil finally ran dry.
August 21, 2025 at 4:25 AM
I'm still making chopped tomato, cucumber and onion salads with lemon juice, salt and olive oil. The one pictured has fresh basil, too. I've made so many this year that my big Costco jug of olive oil finally ran dry.
Our annual family gathering in Kyoto this year was extremely short, but we did manage to finally savor some takeout from our favorite Okinawan place, goya-asia.com
August 21, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Our annual family gathering in Kyoto this year was extremely short, but we did manage to finally savor some takeout from our favorite Okinawan place, goya-asia.com
Kyoto — Okuribi in the pouring rain this year.
August 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Kyoto — Okuribi in the pouring rain this year.