Japan A to Z

Japan A to Z

A Note for Those Who Stayed

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Hideo Tanikawa
Dec 30, 2025
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It has been some time since I last wrote exclusively here.

That gap was not intentional so much as reflective of how this year unfolded. Much of 2025 resisted rhythm, and at times, I chose to keep moving rather than explaining that movement in real time. Still, your quiet presence during that period mattered more than you might imagine.

As the year closes…

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