sforrest.bsky.social
Read teach eat run, bike write build. Traveller; always learning. Teaching (classical) Japanese at a public univ. in USA. Doing life and Japanese book history, etc. In diversity, strength; in equity, justice; in inclusion, an open welcome. LGBTQ+ 🏳️⚧️
👤 Joined on 04 August 2023
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@sforrest.bsky.socialDon’t mind me I learn through story building…
Show PostNostalgia and fantasy: Isaac Gagné and Barbara Holthus present a creative and insightful interpretation of mega-events in Japan, revealing the importance of storytelling in Japan’s formation of its own legacy. apjjf.org/2026/9/gagne...
Show PostIs @marissalingen.bsky.social's A DUBIOUS CLAMOR a story for our times? I put in evidence this quotation: "He and other legendary smiths forged swords of doubt, powerful weapons against the tendency of kings and princes to attempt to enforce certainty on the people." Really enjoying this tale.
Show PostYoujoung Kim compares three historical narratives about Cheju Island to masterfully trace how Japan’s imperial vision formed. Using these primary sources, she delves into the economic and cultural reasonings employed to set up the justification for Japanese colonization. apjjf.org/2026/9/kim
Show PostA short history of the English language in maps. Source: buff.ly/2RfQJVY
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