Rob Goss
@robgoss.bsky.social
Author. Writer. Haikuist.
From Devon. In Tokyo.
Owned by a shiba.
Bio, portfolio, etc at: www.robgosswriter.com
From Devon. In Tokyo.
Owned by a shiba.
Bio, portfolio, etc at: www.robgosswriter.com
Final work trip of the year.
December 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Final work trip of the year.
Another day, another nauseating bit of PR spam that must be AI generated. In this case, the book in question is nearly a decade old. I’d forgotten if written it. I seem to be getting variations of this (the book and sender varies too) almost daily.
December 11, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Another day, another nauseating bit of PR spam that must be AI generated. In this case, the book in question is nearly a decade old. I’d forgotten if written it. I seem to be getting variations of this (the book and sender varies too) almost daily.
Things like that bring a little geeky joy. We tried a device today that measures wrist positions at the top of the swing and at impact. Some good wrist data came from horrific shots, so it’s not all that helpful yet in correcting issues. But fun.
December 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Things like that bring a little geeky joy. We tried a device today that measures wrist positions at the top of the swing and at impact. Some good wrist data came from horrific shots, so it’s not all that helpful yet in correcting issues. But fun.
I’m impatiently waiting for my new laptop, which has been “out for delivery” for the last six hours. So, I started looking back at some of my favourite trips this year. The first, Sado to cover Noh (among other things) as part of a book with @irwinwongphoto that’ll be out next year.
December 9, 2025 at 5:37 AM
I’m impatiently waiting for my new laptop, which has been “out for delivery” for the last six hours. So, I started looking back at some of my favourite trips this year. The first, Sado to cover Noh (among other things) as part of a book with @irwinwongphoto that’ll be out next year.
An old friend and I have decided to dust off our golfing gear and start playing again. Fun first range session. Albeit rusty. Like a pair of arthritic hounds trying to remember how to play fetch.
December 9, 2025 at 4:53 AM
An old friend and I have decided to dust off our golfing gear and start playing again. Fun first range session. Albeit rusty. Like a pair of arthritic hounds trying to remember how to play fetch.
The mikan boxes have appeared in the local supermarket. It’s starting to feel like winter.
December 7, 2025 at 12:57 AM
The mikan boxes have appeared in the local supermarket. It’s starting to feel like winter.
A brief work trip to Kumejima, Okinawa. Really lovely place.
November 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A brief work trip to Kumejima, Okinawa. Really lovely place.
A busy day in the office…
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
A busy day in the office…
Work updates are like buses. For a while, there’s nothing, then several come at once. So, I’m happy to say National Geographic’s annual Best of the World list is out today, with a bit of #Japan on it. My latest Lonely Planet is out too: a co-written book about bike rides in Japan.
October 22, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Work updates are like buses. For a while, there’s nothing, then several come at once. So, I’m happy to say National Geographic’s annual Best of the World list is out today, with a bit of #Japan on it. My latest Lonely Planet is out too: a co-written book about bike rides in Japan.
Message to self: remember the sodding yeast.
October 19, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Message to self: remember the sodding yeast.
Sorting through bookcases today, tidying them up, making piles of things for book swaps and recycling. And finding some bangers I’d forgotten I have. Like this:
October 19, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Sorting through bookcases today, tidying them up, making piles of things for book swaps and recycling. And finding some bangers I’d forgotten I have. Like this:
So I can write without the need to lug a laptop around, I got a keyboard for my iPad for work trips. Hound not entirely impressed, but hopefully it’ll be an ok setup for trains, planes and hotel rooms.
October 2, 2025 at 3:44 AM
So I can write without the need to lug a laptop around, I got a keyboard for my iPad for work trips. Hound not entirely impressed, but hopefully it’ll be an ok setup for trains, planes and hotel rooms.
Lovely morning back in the village.
September 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Lovely morning back in the village.
Walkies. In Cornwall for the weekend.
September 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Walkies. In Cornwall for the weekend.
Argyle-ing. That was a grim game.
September 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Argyle-ing. That was a grim game.
Slow life back in the village.
September 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Slow life back in the village.
I'm opening my travel writing sessions again from October. Details in screenshots and link below. Briefly: one-to-one sessions in return for a donation to a good cause, whether that's related to Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, or something in your own community. www.tokyofreelance.com/first-friday....
September 2, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I'm opening my travel writing sessions again from October. Details in screenshots and link below. Briefly: one-to-one sessions in return for a donation to a good cause, whether that's related to Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, or something in your own community. www.tokyofreelance.com/first-friday....
On the Shinkansen home. I usually get writing done on the shink, but after a few days traipsing around Aomori in the heat, I see a drool-y train nap in my near future.
July 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
On the Shinkansen home. I usually get writing done on the shink, but after a few days traipsing around Aomori in the heat, I see a drool-y train nap in my near future.
Satie Coffee in Onomichi. The setting/feeling was wonderful. The coffee too.
A light roast isn’t usually my thing, but I’d never had anything from Yemen before. Quite refreshing on a hot day. What I enjoyed most was having it served in two glasses, each highlighting a different aroma.
A light roast isn’t usually my thing, but I’d never had anything from Yemen before. Quite refreshing on a hot day. What I enjoyed most was having it served in two glasses, each highlighting a different aroma.
June 25, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Satie Coffee in Onomichi. The setting/feeling was wonderful. The coffee too.
A light roast isn’t usually my thing, but I’d never had anything from Yemen before. Quite refreshing on a hot day. What I enjoyed most was having it served in two glasses, each highlighting a different aroma.
A light roast isn’t usually my thing, but I’d never had anything from Yemen before. Quite refreshing on a hot day. What I enjoyed most was having it served in two glasses, each highlighting a different aroma.