Hidemi Woods's Blog, page 12
September 12, 2024
the news was not fear but relief
In voice mail, there was a message from my father that said he needed to be called back immediately. I was chilled to the bone. I have never received a single phone call from him that’s not disturbing. When he…
September 7, 2024
Kabu: Talking and Reading from Japan by Hidemi Woods
This podcast is narration works of short stories from the books Hidemi Woods wrote. And her talking about them.Hidemi Woods was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. A singer-songwriter and an author.Her stories and talking are about life in Japan,…
September 5, 2024
One Japanese Girl Got Freedom
As long as I could remember, my family members had told me that I was a successor of the family and I was to live with my family all my life as my father, my grandfather, my great-grandfather and on…
August 29, 2024
the new Kyoto
When I spent 40 minutes aboard the bullet train bound for Kyoto from Tokyo, an alarming notion popped into my head. “Did I miss Mt. Fuji?” It’s around this time that Mt. Fuji comes into view closely in the bullet…
August 27, 2024
Tokyo Tower and Fireworks Festival Tank Top
Tokyo Tower and Fireworks Festival Tank Top Click to Buy at Amazon.com Hidemi Woods runs an original design brand ERIZEN.
August 24, 2024
The Umbrella hr681
I was about to leave the beauty salon for the supermarket across from it when there suddenly came a downpour. It rained heavily enough to whiteout everything around. Some people were dashing toward the supermarket soaking wet instantly. I pulled…
August 22, 2024
Nuns, Rich Girls and Jesus
I spent my schooldays from junior high to college at a Catholic school not for religious reasons but for my mother’s vanity. She wanted me to attend the most prestigious school in Kyoto in order to brag about it. With…
August 20, 2024
Eichiko and Tarobot Food Talk Tank Top
Eichiko and Tarobot Food Talk Tank Top Click to Buy at Amazon.com Hidemi Woods runs an original design brand ERIZEN.
August 17, 2024
Mortar Roller: Talking and Reading from Japan by Hidemi Woods
This podcast is narration works of short stories from the books Hidemi Woods wrote. And her talking about them.Hidemi Woods was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. A singer-songwriter and an author.Her stories and talking are about life in Japan,…
August 15, 2024
A Rich World Requiring No Wealth
The most luxurious hotel in my small, rustic town is not far from my apartment. I visited there again the other day, not to stay the night but to use the club lounge. The club lounge is exclusive to a…
