editor @japantimes, purveyor of artisanal tech writing @ multicore. prev @verge and @reuters. ✉️: sam@multicore.blog
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Jun 10
still one of the best things:
DOOM but make it with art & wine 🍷
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Jun 11
good to see next week's world cup burgers are as innovative as ever
Feb 4
out today, another wildly original burst of creativity from the geniuses at mcdonald's japan HQ
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sam byford retweeted
Jun 1
Japan wrapped up its World Cup preparations in languid fashion on Sunday, needing a late goal from Koki Ogawa to grind out a 1-0 win in a friendly match against Iceland. ebx.sh/3aHiFt
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May 31
nice to see southampton legend maya yoshida get a guard of honour in his last match for japan. great ovation
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May 28
some xiaomi 17t pro snaps from today. leica authentic mode delivers as always. review here: multicore.blog/p/xiaomi-17t-…
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sam byford retweeted
May 22
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara are going to throw out the first pitch at Dodger Stadium on the 25th (26th in Japan).
May 22
【発表】りくりゅう、ドジャースタジアムで始球式 日本時間26日のロッキーズ戦
news.livedoor.com/article/de…
三浦璃来さん、木原龍一さんが、日本時間26日にドジャースタジアムで開催される「ロサンゼルス・ドジャース対コロラド・ロッキーズ」戦の始球式に登場することが発表された。
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sam byford retweeted
May 20
The Hanshin Tigers went into the bottom of the seventh trailing the Chunichi Dragons 7-0, then staged a dramatic comeback and won in the ninth on a sayonara home run from Shota Morishita.
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May 16
this show was 💯
May 16
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「#龍が如く THE LIVE -IKIZAMA-」DAY1
たくさんのご来場
ありがとうございました！🎤✨
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まだまだライブは終わらない！🐲
明日5/17（日）もお待ちしております⚡
感想＆意気込みは #龍が如くTHELIVE をつけてポストお願いします‼
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sam byford retweeted
May 12
@japantimes is hiring: The ideal candidate should possess the thoughtfulness and integrity necessary to explain complex issues in Japan for the common reader, as well as the agility to pivot and cover a wide range of breaking news. Apply here: japantimes.co.jp/about-us/wo…
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sam byford retweeted
May 13
Kaori Sakamoto's retirement news conference in Kobe delivered one final surprise from one of Japanese figure skating's most decorated stars: the announcement of her marriage. ebx.sh/6REL6y
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Some have pointed out that new bicycle rules, implemented in April 2026, would have the protagonists of Whisper of the Heart in a lot of trouble
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Apr 29
if muji made a GPU it would not say "muji GPU" on it
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sam byford retweeted
Apr 27
Had the honor of being interviewed by the The Japan Times. Thank you!!
The Japanese dietitian who keeps the Blue Jays’ engines running japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026…
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Apr 23
twitter translate a japanese tweet into english without using the word "insanely" or "seriously" challenge
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sam byford retweeted
Apr 22
スタンドを付けたままモニターアームを使うと宙に浮く小物置きが出来て便利です。
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sam byford retweeted
Apr 20
If any of you from the Southside are traveling to Japan, please plan a trip to Jingu Stadium, where Mune played.
And let's wave our umbrellas together and sing chants at the top of our lungs for swallows!
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It's in the heart of downtown Tokyo, so it's easily accessible, and the food is delicious too.
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Apr 18
back in chichibu to support the world's best bear-themed brewery
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