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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sorajiro, a monster who resembles a chicken, is the mascot for Nippon TV’s weather news.

A yellow chicken-like mascot stands in a convention centre.

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Sagae City’s mascot is Cherrin, a cherry fairy with cherries on her head. Her scarf is made of soba noodles, and on her belly is the city flower, the azalea.

A mascot with big eyes, rosy cheeks, and two giant cherries on her head, is standing in a convention centre.

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Naruma, from Kochi City, is a cheerful hybrid of the “naruko” (wooden clappers) used in the local Yosakoi dance festival and the traditional lucky doll, the Daruma.

A round red mascot with a white face and yellow and black stripes on its body stands in a convention centre.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

One of my favourite places in Japan, discovered by @danfoto.bsky.social Kyoto, Nov 2024. .

A tall old torii gate standing in the inner part of a forest, surrounded by natural column-like trunks of trees with full canopies of leaves, low man-made stone pillars and green ferns.
Delicate shafts of light are falling on the red gate and through it, onto muddy ground below and the stone outlines of constructed foundations still visible in some places. The red paint is lightly covered in green moss, lichen and dust, and the whole area is showing signs of and giving off an air of overgrown neglect.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

After the Tea, Prague, 2025. .

Black and white digital photograph of a cafè interior. A table with empty glass cups and plates with leftovers deserted after a meal is highlighted by the muted light coming in from a white-framed window at the end. On the right side of the table, an upholstered bench is in deep shadow, the worn fabric on the seat just about visible.
At the lower left corner of the frame, the uppermost corner on the back of an upholstered chair is also just visible in the shadows surrounding and below the tabletop.

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ウェザーニュース @weathernews.jp · 28/07/2026

【津波注意報】 7月28日(火)16時27分頃に熊本県熊本地方で発生した地震により、7月28日(火)16時29分、有明・八代海に津波注意報が発表されました。海の中や海岸付近は危険です。海の中にいる人は海から上がって、ただちに海岸から離れてください。 weathernews.jp/news/202607/...

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【津波注意報】有明・八代海に発表　ただちに海岸から離れて (16時29分現在) - ウェザーニュース

7月28日(火)16時27分頃に熊本県熊本地方で発生した地震により、7月28日(火)16時29分、有明・八代海に津波注意報が発表されました。海の中や海岸付近は危険です。海の中にいる人は海から上がって、ただちに海岸から離れてください。

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Mizuhomaru, the mascot for the Tokyo town of Mizuho, is a combo of a Daruma (traditional lucky doll) and a tanuki (raccoon dog). Mizuhomaru is purple and pink like the local flowers, a crown of which is on its head.

A purple tanuki mascot with an M on its belly and a crown of flowers stands in a hallway.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

If anyone would like to see the full set of photos, they're up on my website: www.leaelm.com/on-the-philo...

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On the Philosopher's Path — Lea Elm

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Visiting Hōnen-in, Kyoto, 2024. #京都 #法然院

Black and white digital photograph of a narrow, moss covered path with branches protuding from the ground, extending towards a far point in the image.
On the left side is a tree with slim limbs covered in leaves. To the right, running alongside the length of the path is a stone wall almost completely covered in moss, the gable of a Japanese building with a timber frame and panelling visible behind it.

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Chiitan🌈ちぃたん☆ @chiitan.love · 22/06/2026

We’re friends now! キリンちゃんと仲良くなりましたっ☆

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Matt Alt @mattalt.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I'll save you a click: Japanese convenience stores are "dark" places because a female clerk in the middle of restocking didn't want to play free Japanese conversation partner for the writer.

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Hoo-chan, the mascot for Yamano musical instruments, is a musical fairy who dresses in a bird costume because both music and birds can fly freely across borders.

A mascot hiding in the dark inside a white bird costume stands in front of some benches.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Hello my old friend.

A 35mm film roll with an orange-yellow label is being held up on the palm of a hand. The label has black writing saying "Kodak 400". Behind and below the open hand, the background shows a white door and grey carpet on the floor.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Wonder if Starmer regrets this speech yet ?

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Sabu-chan, a larger than average cat, promotes the annual cat festival in Yushima, Tokyo.

A tuxedo cat mascot with a white headband and red bow tie stands on the street in front of a house.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The texture and warm tone of this paper still have my heart.

A kimono-clad arm and hand holding up a photo print in colour above a printer in front of a wall. The print has a thick white border and shows a photo of the marble and stone sculpture "Winged Victory", with details showing off the texture of carved marble, and grey and beige stone.

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Garden Bear is the floral bear mascot of Yokokama City's annual "Garden Necklace" festival.

A green bear mascot with a blue bow tie and flowers for hair stands among flower beds, waving.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Think i'm getting a little bit obsessed with just taking pictures of buildings 🤣 #Photography #Architecture #Blackandwhite #Mono #Japan

Black-and-white photo of a tall modern skyscraper viewed from below, with a facade of glass windows and vertical structural columns against a plain sky.

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Simon MacEwan @theblastedheath.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

New project- 出口🏃🏻‍♂️ Shinjuku Station has over 200 exits, I'm going to draw all of them wrongly, not where they actually take you, but the many worlds that they could take you to.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

More Tokyo reflections plus architecture 💗 📷️ 🗾 #Photography #Architecture #Blackandwhite #Mono #Japan

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

its Wednesday my dudes, time for street photography 📷️ 🗾 #Photography #Mono #Blackandwhite #StreetPhotography #Rain

Black-and-white photo of a rainy city street at night, with pedestrians holding umbrellas and walking along wet pavement reflecting bright storefront signs and Japanese neon lights.

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Toripy, a hybrid of a pear and a bird, is the mascot of Tottori Prefecture.

A round green bird mascot in a sailor suit poses in a shopping mall.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Another day, another Mono Vs Colour decision to be made ? 📷️ 🗾 #Photography #Mono #Colour #Japan #Kyoto #京都

Black-and-white photo of a round paper lantern with bold Japanese characters, hanging beneath a wooden beam in a narrow alley.

Warmly lit paper lantern with red Japanese characters hanging beneath a wooden beam in a narrow alley.

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Pavel @spavel.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

trying out a new feature, lmk if it works

Who can reply: anyone, nobody, people who can be normal about it.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Photography didn't involve stealing other people's shit though. Or devastating the planet's environment while doing that stealing...

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Been trying to capture more off the cuff photos from my daily adventures. Phone camera only. 📷 #photography #monophotography

Black-and-white photo of a worn three-seat bench beside large windows in a quiet waiting area.

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Hatoson-kun, a stately pigeon with a top hat and monocle, is the mascot for Ito Yokado supermarkets.

A white pigeon mascot with a top hat and monocle poses in front of a backdrop featuring heart-shaped balloons.

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Mochi Mochi Panda is a panda-like creature that is squishy like mochi (rice cake), but is neither a panda nor a rice cake.

A large-headed, round panda mascot with rosy cheeks and a cheek full of food poses for the camera.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

📷 #photography #mono Took this on my travels today.

Black-and-white image of wooden double doors labeled “Residents Only,” framed by tall windows and columns above a checkered tile floor.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Well I guess one day of sun was enough and now it's time to get back to raining.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Which do people prefer? Black & white or a bit of colour? #Photography 📷️ 🗾 Takaosanguchi Station.

A monochrome railway platform in Japan, showing a train on the right and a hanging sign with destinations and platform number 2.

A railway platform in Japan, showing a train on the right and a hanging sign with destinations and platform number 2.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

📷️ 🗾 #photography View from Mount Takeo.

Black-and-white view of a sprawling city seen through dense tree branches from a forested hillside overlook.

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Dan @danfoto.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

When the light hits just right👌

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Hokkun is a minimalistic orange mascot from Shimonoseki City, inspired by the oranges and sunsets there.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I know Blue Monday is a made up myth but January is usually the toughest month for me to get through, so I've made a list of book recommendations that might help you get through too: uk.bookshop.org/lists/uplift...

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Uplifting Books for Dark Seasons

On first glance this might seem like an odd mix of books with fictional stories listed alongside scientific texts on health and poetry matched up with picture books but these are all books that have l...

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Mondo Mascots @mondomascots.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Taputapu is a lively and optimistic panda with a huge face, and he appears in picture books and anime.

A rosy-cheeked panda mascot with a huge head stands around in a convention centre.

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Lea Elm @leaelm.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Happy Winter Solstice everyone. May it be filled with glimpses of light.

Black and white photograph of a dark sea, a strong line marking the horizon between water and a grey, hazy sky where a low hanging sun to the right is trying to break through with a dimmed, soft light.

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