Vincent Tritto
@vtritto.bsky.social
New York corporate lawyer, now retiree, in Japan. Once was 外国法事務弁護士 (Gaikokuho jimu bengoshi) of the Dai-Ichi Tokyo Bar Ass’n, & was admitted in Massachusetts, too.
Today’s NY Times int’l edition has a book review of a new book on Easter Island.
The review indirectly mentions the use of Tadano cranes in 1994 to raise fallen statues.
I worked on that contract for Tadano. Good to see old deals that turned out well!
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/b...
The review indirectly mentions the use of Tadano cranes in 1994 to raise fallen statues.
I worked on that contract for Tadano. Good to see old deals that turned out well!
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/b...
February 9, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Today’s NY Times int’l edition has a book review of a new book on Easter Island.
The review indirectly mentions the use of Tadano cranes in 1994 to raise fallen statues.
I worked on that contract for Tadano. Good to see old deals that turned out well!
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/b...
The review indirectly mentions the use of Tadano cranes in 1994 to raise fallen statues.
I worked on that contract for Tadano. Good to see old deals that turned out well!
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/b...
Add two more temporary visitors to Tokyo. But don’t expect them to do much duty-free shopping at department stores.
February 8, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Add two more temporary visitors to Tokyo. But don’t expect them to do much duty-free shopping at department stores.
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Rest in peace to a real one, Uncle Floyd.
January 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Rest in peace to a real one, Uncle Floyd.
So with all this speculation about a snap parliamentary election in Japan, I thought I should go to the Kokkai Gift Shop (on the “you never know” theory). The Takaichi snacks were being reduced in price but the Koizumi curry kakipi were not. 1/
January 13, 2026 at 10:48 AM
So with all this speculation about a snap parliamentary election in Japan, I thought I should go to the Kokkai Gift Shop (on the “you never know” theory). The Takaichi snacks were being reduced in price but the Koizumi curry kakipi were not. 1/
Even though I live in a Classy City House — which when said quickly can give the wrong impression of the building — it has to better than living in this mansion and having this as part of your address.
January 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Even though I live in a Classy City House — which when said quickly can give the wrong impression of the building — it has to better than living in this mansion and having this as part of your address.
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While the Senate is asking Trump why they started a war to kidnap a foreign leader perhaps they might also ask why Trump freed a former foreign leader convicted of the same kind of crimes.
January 3, 2026 at 10:37 AM
While the Senate is asking Trump why they started a war to kidnap a foreign leader perhaps they might also ask why Trump freed a former foreign leader convicted of the same kind of crimes.
I wish my country wore throwback jerseys today from the year of its founding, like the NY Rangers did. Fighting for freedom from an autocrat and not being under the control of one.
A sellout crowd of 36,153 attended the game at loanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins.
Rangers ride Mika Zibanejad's hat trick to Winter Classic win over Panthers
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January 3, 2026 at 10:29 AM
I wish my country wore throwback jerseys today from the year of its founding, like the NY Rangers did. Fighting for freedom from an autocrat and not being under the control of one.
Seems like Kohaku has moved quickly on from Anapan to the PG-13 part of the show.
December 31, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Seems like Kohaku has moved quickly on from Anapan to the PG-13 part of the show.
It’s that time of year in Japan where you pass structures that you believe simply cannot be where someone is living — but they now have New Year’s decorations on the “door” and/or festooned to their “entrance gate”.
December 30, 2025 at 8:58 AM
It’s that time of year in Japan where you pass structures that you believe simply cannot be where someone is living — but they now have New Year’s decorations on the “door” and/or festooned to their “entrance gate”.
@mulboyne.bsky.social
Notice the gray brown background in this NYPD display plus the NYPD ruler plus the ¥1000 note!
Notice the gray brown background in this NYPD display plus the NYPD ruler plus the ¥1000 note!
OK - just released (after Inner City Press' unsealing letter below) - here's a photo of cash, and note the NYPD ruler fwiw - more coming
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
@mulboyne.bsky.social
Notice the gray brown background in this NYPD display plus the NYPD ruler plus the ¥1000 note!
Notice the gray brown background in this NYPD display plus the NYPD ruler plus the ¥1000 note!
We should really confuse any terrorists in Tokyo. Whenever Trump or some other “dignitary” comes, garbage cans should be installed on every train platform, every train station and on every corner.
October 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We should really confuse any terrorists in Tokyo. Whenever Trump or some other “dignitary” comes, garbage cans should be installed on every train platform, every train station and on every corner.
Happy Mookie Wilson Game 6 ‘86 WS to all who celebrate.
October 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Happy Mookie Wilson Game 6 ‘86 WS to all who celebrate.
But the honor of “Defender of the Faith” was bestowed on Henry VIII by a Pope (another Leo, no less) while the King was still in the Roman Church. So Charles III was not offsides, really.
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM
But the honor of “Defender of the Faith” was bestowed on Henry VIII by a Pope (another Leo, no less) while the King was still in the Roman Church. So Charles III was not offsides, really.
First concert I ever went to was KISS at Madison Square Garden. Maybe 1977? A sophomore in high school. Wasn’t a fan but friend had tickets. A lot of fun. RIP Ace Frehley. Hope you’re back in the New York Groove.
October 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
First concert I ever went to was KISS at Madison Square Garden. Maybe 1977? A sophomore in high school. Wasn’t a fan but friend had tickets. A lot of fun. RIP Ace Frehley. Hope you’re back in the New York Groove.
Always nice to see local service providers getting into the Halloween spirit.
October 13, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Always nice to see local service providers getting into the Halloween spirit.
Bill Buckner exhales tonight. (Even though it was Game 6 & not a series deciding game.
And the NY football Giants beat the Iggles the same night.
Maybe there is justice in this world.
And the NY football Giants beat the Iggles the same night.
Maybe there is justice in this world.
Orion Kerkering is only the second player in MLB history to commit an error that ended a postseason series.
But there was a sense inside the Phillies clubhouse that something more than a season had ended: http://dlvr.it/TNbVPq
But there was a sense inside the Phillies clubhouse that something more than a season had ended: http://dlvr.it/TNbVPq
October 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Bill Buckner exhales tonight. (Even though it was Game 6 & not a series deciding game.
And the NY football Giants beat the Iggles the same night.
Maybe there is justice in this world.
And the NY football Giants beat the Iggles the same night.
Maybe there is justice in this world.
So Sapporo Brewery takes advantage of the computer hack carried out by the Russians against Asahi to mock Asahi by introducing a beer called “Extra Think”?!
Brilliant (but the beer itself is ma ma).
Brilliant (but the beer itself is ma ma).
October 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
So Sapporo Brewery takes advantage of the computer hack carried out by the Russians against Asahi to mock Asahi by introducing a beer called “Extra Think”?!
Brilliant (but the beer itself is ma ma).
Brilliant (but the beer itself is ma ma).
@mulboyne.bsky.social How much blue tarp would be needed to display 45 tons of rice?
Police arrested a couple in Osaka Prefecture on Monday on suspicion of attempting to fraudulently import rice, disguising the shipment as mung beans.
Osaka couple arrested for attempting to import rice illegally
The suspects are alleged to have tried to import some 45 tons of rice from Vietnam, claiming it as mung beans.
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October 7, 2025 at 7:14 AM
@mulboyne.bsky.social How much blue tarp would be needed to display 45 tons of rice?
Surprised to get a STEP warning just now from US State Dept advising US citizens "to remain vigilant, maintain heightened situational awareness, & practice good personal security measures" due to the Oct 7 Hamas attacks anniversary. Thought it should be with respect travel to & in the United States.
October 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Surprised to get a STEP warning just now from US State Dept advising US citizens "to remain vigilant, maintain heightened situational awareness, & practice good personal security measures" due to the Oct 7 Hamas attacks anniversary. Thought it should be with respect travel to & in the United States.
Watching the 2025 World Athletics Championships at Tokyo and am struck by the diverse background of the athletes, not just on Team Japan but Italy, Germany, Spain, Australia, UK and many others. And of course Team USA. And it’s treated by everyone as a matter of course. Maybe there is hope.
September 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Watching the 2025 World Athletics Championships at Tokyo and am struck by the diverse background of the athletes, not just on Team Japan but Italy, Germany, Spain, Australia, UK and many others. And of course Team USA. And it’s treated by everyone as a matter of course. Maybe there is hope.
Summer not officially over for a week or so, but when there’s forgotten sunglasses on the beach (& earlier I passed a lost beach locker key), summer really is done.
September 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Summer not officially over for a week or so, but when there’s forgotten sunglasses on the beach (& earlier I passed a lost beach locker key), summer really is done.
Off of Yuigahama Beach, facing Sagami Bay while out with Daisy on her late afternoon walk.
September 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Off of Yuigahama Beach, facing Sagami Bay while out with Daisy on her late afternoon walk.
It’s still hard to process this. It was my daughter’s first day of school at her “big” school. Dropped her off, took pictures. On the Broadway bus downtown, met a former colleague. Then his wife called & send a plane had crashed into the WTC.
September 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
It’s still hard to process this. It was my daughter’s first day of school at her “big” school. Dropped her off, took pictures. On the Broadway bus downtown, met a former colleague. Then his wife called & send a plane had crashed into the WTC.
Governor Koike and TMG, are you listening?
According to the City of Paris, in the last 10 years 150K trees have been planted & 45ha of parks created in the already hot city, all intended to not only improve quality-of-life today, but also help the city adapt to & manage summer heatwaves of 50℃ (122F) by 2050.
Just the start.
Common sense.
Just the start.
Common sense.
August 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Governor Koike and TMG, are you listening?
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It is pretty astounding that the PM of Japan said during televised questioning in parliament that Trump “is not a normal person who plays by the rules, but someone who changes them."
I wonder if this will get back to the US president. Or if he'd even take this as something of a compliment.
I wonder if this will get back to the US president. Or if he'd even take this as something of a compliment.
Here is Ishiba testifying before a Diet committee this morning that Trump is not an ordinary person who plays by the rules. Why am I not seeing more of this in the news? Seems like a big deal.
August 4, 2025 at 6:30 AM
It is pretty astounding that the PM of Japan said during televised questioning in parliament that Trump “is not a normal person who plays by the rules, but someone who changes them."
I wonder if this will get back to the US president. Or if he'd even take this as something of a compliment.
I wonder if this will get back to the US president. Or if he'd even take this as something of a compliment.