Category: Time
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The Dark Side of the Moon: A Timeless Masterpiece by Pink Floyd
Read more: The Dark Side of the Moon: A Timeless Masterpiece by Pink FloydI first heard of the album The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, released in 1973, through a live version of a cover by Dream Theater, which I was listening to frequently after high school. Once I experienced the âreal material,â I was utterly amazed. This album has since become one of my…
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Rediscovering Life Through Lost in Translation and the Power of Reflection
Read more: Rediscovering Life Through Lost in Translation and the Power of ReflectionIâve watched Lost in Translation several times. The first time I saw it, I was told about a movie set in Japan starring Bill Murray. At the time, I was still learning Japanese at university. Watching it again after living in Japan for a while, my perception of the film had naturally shifted; living in…
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Exploring the Universe: From Interstellar to the Marvel of the Human Brain
Read more: Exploring the Universe: From Interstellar to the Marvel of the Human BrainI recently began reading A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking, and it immediately brought to mind the 2014 film Interstellar by Christopher Nolan. This movie, though lengthy and dense, is the kind of masterpiece that leaves you curious, inspiring deep dives into the unfamiliar concepts it explores. Terms like space travel, wormholes, and…
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The Impact of Sleep on Our Perception and Well-Being
Read more: The Impact of Sleep on Our Perception and Well-BeingThe movie Ring by Hideo Nakata left a profound impact on me, particularly in how I viewed sleep. Now that I understand more about the brain and its functions, I realize how incredibly powerful it is and why it deserves to be at the center of our attention. I first watched Ring during high school,…
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The Hidden Costs of Addiction: My Journey with Final Fantasy XIV
Read more: The Hidden Costs of Addiction: My Journey with Final Fantasy XIVItâs not easy to write about Final Fantasy XIVâa game Iâve undoubtedly spent the most time on. When I decided to take a break, I captured a screenshot to reflect on my gaming hours. Written in Japanese, it recorded 218 days, 9 hours, and 3 minutesâa staggering total of 5232 hours. I accumulated this within…
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Dream Theater’s “Take the Time”: Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World
Read more: Dream Theater’s “Take the Time”: Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World“Find all you need in your mind if you take the time.” These lyrics from Dream Theater’s song Take the Time resonate deeply in todayâs ever-accelerating world. Known for their extraordinary musical virtuosity, the progressive rock band released their iconic album Images and Words in 1992. This was my first real exposure to their music,…
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Space Brothers: A Journey Beyond Rivalry
Read more: Space Brothers: A Journey Beyond RivalryI was recommended the manga Space Brothers by ChĆ«ya Koyama, and its premise intrigued me enough to give it a try. As the title implies, the story revolves around two brothers who dreamt of going to space as children. The younger brother, Hibito, successfully becomes an astronaut for JAXA, while the older brother, Mutta, faces…
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LâEnfer by Stromae: A Reflection on Depression
Read more: LâEnfer by Stromae: A Reflection on DepressionI was living in Japan when Stromaeâs song LâEnfer was released, creating a buzz as it debuted in a unique wayâduring a live interview on French national news. Stromae, whose name is the reverse of “maestro” in French slang (verlan), is a Belgian artist with roots in Rwanda and Flanders. Drawing inspiration from Jacques Brel…
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Detroit Metal City and the Masks We Wear
Read more: Detroit Metal City and the Masks We WearWatching Detroit Metal City by Kiminori Wakasugi was a surprising and hilarious experience. Though I had no idea how I came across it initially, the anime and movie adaptations were enjoyable, and even my wife, unfamiliar with the world of death metal, found them funny. Through its characters and absurdities, Detroit Metal City gives a…
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Dreams in the Snow: A Reflection on Noi the Albino by Dagur KĂĄri
Read more: Dreams in the Snow: A Reflection on Noi the Albino by Dagur KĂĄriI watched Noi the Albino on ARTE, a unique French-German channel known for broadcasting lesser-known films and documentaries. This film, set in Iceland, tells the story of Noi, a 17-year-old teenager living in a small, remote fishing village. Noi’s appearance, marked by alopecia totalis (a complete absence of hair), sets him apart visually, but itâs…