Sustainable island communities
This morning on the ferry to Waiheke island I was pondering on what brings meaning to one's life. On arrival, I found my good colleague...
“Mapping the communicative ecology of Amami Islands”- A research journey
My research fellowship took me on an unexpected journey of exploration of the Amami Islands over a period of six months, in the second...
Island airwaves encounters
Part of my research with Sueo Kuwahara on the Amami islands is mapping their communication systems, including community radio and any...
Island interview encounters
My research in the southern Japanese isles has been full of inspiring encounters. Mr. Nishihara is one of these rare humans whose...
People pencil cases
Design art meets useable art. Bruce Lee Torizawa's studio in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto is a cornucopia of patterns, colors, fabrics,...
