kesem

    • Biography | 伝記
    • Music | 作曲
      • Coming Out (Feb 2009 – Aug 2011)
      • Israel (Apr-Jun 2024)
      • Sex and the Biggest City (July 2024 – present)
      • My One-Year Trip in East Asia
      • Japan: Round One (Feb-May 2023)
      • South Korea (May-Aug 2023)
      • Japan: Round Two (Aug 2023 – Jan 2024)
      • Taiwan (Jan-Apr 2024)
    • Comedy | コメディ
    • Poetry | 詩
    • Published Works | 掲載作品
    • Contact | 連絡

Japan: Residency | 日本の在留者

  • 13 Going on 31 | 十三歳から三十一歳まで

    13 Going on 31 | 十三歳から三十一歳まで

    Feb 16, 2026

    I recreate my 28th birthday week on my 31st in my favorite place in Japan, while examining how the last year has led to a mature version of my thirteen-year-old self.

    Read more: 13 Going on 31 | 十三歳から三十一歳まで
  • Thirty Thoughts for Turning Thirty | 三十歳になるための三十の思い

    Thirty Thoughts for Turning Thirty | 三十歳になるための三十の思い

    Feb 16, 2025

    I recreate my 28th birthday on my 30th in my favorite place in Japan, while ruminating on my growth and lessons from life.

    Read more: Thirty Thoughts for Turning Thirty | 三十歳になるための三十の思い
  • The Land of Organised Chaos | 組織的混沌の国

    The Land of Organised Chaos | 組織的混沌の国

    Aug 18, 2024

    This year’s summer festival marathon, courtesy of Shikoku, has it all: rural breeze, reunions, cats, and atrocious night buses; my first time camping, snakes, dance parties, plus a tsunami and mega-quake panic; my favorite dish, and my favorite festival in Japan.

    Read more: The Land of Organised Chaos | 組織的混沌の国
  • A Resident of Japan | 日本の在留者

    A Resident of Japan | 日本の在留者

    Jul 1, 2024

    After nine months last year as a tourist, I’m back in Japan – and this time, I have a residence card.

    Read more: A Resident of Japan | 日本の在留者
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