From my balcony, I can see Mt. Fuji. I can see fireworks from Tokyo Disney Land. I can see Tokyo Bay, and if I squint really hard, I can see the smoke stacks of industrial Kawasaki on the other side of the water, below and to the left of the mountain. When a typhoon sweeps … Continue reading Tokyo Bay Sunset
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About
This is the online home of B.S. Donovan. That’s me. The B.S. stands for what you might imagine. This is where I spin my B.S. Because that's what the internet is for, no? My real name is Sean. I am an American expat in Japan. On this site I write about aerial cinematography, writing, reading, … Continue reading About
Pen Name
When I made the official application to be a calligraphy student, which means actually gaining ranks, I had to pick a name. My name in Japanese is usually written in katakana - most borrowed words and foreign words are. I thought I was just signing my name, but Sensei told me, If you're going to … Continue reading Pen Name
Learning Japanese Calligraphy
I started to learn Japanese calligraphy 2 months ago. My youngest was struggling a little bit in school; 2nd grade Kanji starts to get a little complicated and they need to learn a hundred or so. I thought it would be good to go with her, get some Dad-Daughter time and learn a thing or … Continue reading Learning Japanese Calligraphy
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