A good friend who teaches at universities in Kyōto got married late in life, and had me give a speech in Japanese at the reception. I had wanted to keep it simple, but once my Japanese wife got involved, I ended up with all sorts of formal clothing and a more elaborate gift. The ceremonies were held at a hotel in the central city. The wedding chapel was inside the hotel but had windows above it. Typical of Japan, the ceremonies were eclectic, with Japanese and Western elements including songs like "Pretty Woman" and "I Can't Help Falling in Love with You" by Elvis (good for karaoke - I sang along). There was a recording of the bride dancing Nihon buyō (日本舞踊) based on Kabuki, and a powerful opera singer performed live.
Hi everyone. I'm going to share a new #introduction.
I'm a #nonbinary (they/them) movement journalist in my 40s, currently based in Central #Texas. From 2022 until today's layoffs, I was Digital Editor at the @TexasObserver. I've been a writer, journalist and editor since at least 2011, when I got my start on the primordial political blog Firedoglake. My involvement with the Occupy Wall Street movement helped make me a journo and I've always worn my bias on my sleeve.
What if I wore all black alpaca wool clothing for improved healthy and aesthetic and comfort, and then did a silly lil thing of running away and bouncing around on my bed and hiding behind the feather pillar!
"Let's Dance" is a song by the English singer-songwriter #DavidBowie, originally included as the title track of his 1983 album of the same name. Co-produced by #NileRodgers of #Chic, it was recorded in late 1982 at the #PowerStation in New York City. With the assistance of engineer #BobClearmountain, Rodgers transformed the song from its #folkRock origins to a #dance number through studio effects and new musicians Bowie had yet to work with. https://youtu.be/J0HD76SZH54
TikTok dance by Japanese group angers Hong Kong citizens.
Osaka-based Avantgardey posted a video of them performing the kemusan, also known as "subject 3," a popular dance move that Hong Kongers say reflects China's "vulgar culture." The Japanese group was criticized for seeing "Hong Kong as China, which touches Hong Kong people’s raw nerve."