Horitsu Lyon
I have been a poetry and fiction writer for a little over ten years. In 2006 I published my own novel, due to deadlines there are many mistakes. Currently revising.
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Letter HomeAs soldier we write that on letter that we hope we will never have to send. Here is one of those.
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Montana's Big SkyOver the last two years I have tried to hone in my photography skills. Living in Japan gave me some good practice but nothing compares to home. Montana -
The New BandJapanese have relative freedom to expound on their musical talents. This is one found at a local pub. -
FlashpointThe script to my audio episodes coming out via podiobooks. This is a fictional story of a highly covert team based around a more realistic plot.
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Chinatown Kobe: Part TwoPart two of the Kobe Chinatown Lion dance. -
Chinese ChessCaught some old guys playing Chinese Chess. Reminded me of a bunch of old Russians. -
Golden LeagueKeeping in shape with a little game of wall catch -
Typhoon #2Friend of mine gave this to me to show a river that was overflowing. A river that when we get time we fish. -
Chinatown KobeFriend of mine caught this while in Japan -
Terrorism Next MoveAfter the death of bin Laden what is terrorism's next move. What are their current advantages and disadvantages?
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UnrestWith the eyes of the world on North Africa and the Middle East the question that occurs is why. This article take a look at why the two regions revolts are different from each other.
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InstabiltyThe world is uncertain and becoming more so with the unrest of North Africa and the Middle East. With this instability comes a great gamble both for the people and the international community.
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Job WarIn Japan finding a job is hard including if you are a foreigner. With Japan's slumping economy it is getting even more competitive.
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Truth of TrustTrust is sometimes hard to gain and sometimes harder to give. Truth of Trust in archaic terms.
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Night of HeartsA poem set to the scene of love. Most haunting in the abstract.
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Khan Mai ShiA little ethnic flavor for the record in poetic form. Sorrow and sadness is emotions we all deal with. How will deal with it differs from person to person.
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Cheng Mai FanPoetry based on the influence of the great Chinese poets and where I grew up in the deep mountains valleys of the North West.
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LifeLooking into the modern couple's life. There are many factors to consider when in a serious relationship.
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TimeNature can be beautiful and very exciting. To this point it is also very magical. -
Unexpected VisitorIn 2008 a buddy and I were having lunch at a small Turkish Kebab shop where we were about ready to get a surprise. An hour after we arrive our favorite by chance joins us for lunch. -
Public ConcernPeople begin to wonder when companies', the government's and the media's stories are always changing. The Japanese public is starting to do just that.
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Unexpected Natural DisastersMany people would rather rely on emergency teams to help them in case of a natural disaster. Sometimes those teams cannot make it in time so this is my little guide to give you a chance until help can come.
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Man Made DisasterWhat is going on at Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Why does the news ask the right question, the questions that the people wish to ask.
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Japan's Tohoku EarthquakeNational and International's take on the Fukushima Nuclear Problem may be miss leading. Tokyo fights for damage control via the media.
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Funding Planned ParenthoodPlanned parenthood should its funding be repealed or not? This is my opinion and why I think its repeal would be silly if not crazy.
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RestWe all have a time when we have to rush around. So here is my thought on the subject.
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A Writer's SorrowA poet, bard or writer one day soon or later will have a day when words will not flow. The is a small recount of such a day.
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The RoverHow we wish to have the freedom to wander. For some this is possible and others it is not. I am happy to call the birds my brothers. -
The Soldier Among UsSometime we don't know if the man next to us is a soldier. Their are other times when we know he is a soldier but don't know the other half. Here is my story of that kind.
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Lady SpringWinter has been cold and many of us wait for the warm days of spring. We are not the only ones though the birds, animals and flowers await her coming too. -
The ChallengeWe all try to be the best when can be. Sometimes we are defeated but not because of another, because of our own lack of will.
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They Still Walk with UsNagasaki as had one of the bloodiest histories in Japan. It is also a place where ghosts from many eras still walk. -
Snow BoundThe Rookies are a beautiful and magical place. Within its very beauty it holds many dangerous surprises that can either kill you and keep you alive.
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Unknown FutureGraduation can be a scary moment and the future is unsure. At graduation both students and teacher can be on edge because they are starting into a whole and unsure journey.
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Saving Nature Through PhotosMany people are to busy to see nature. So for Nature I wish to bring her to the people via photography.
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EmbarkVacation and travel makes most of us excited. This makes the mind wonder, 'what makes me so excited'? -
A Mountain EasterEaster is different for each one of us. Some people have fond memories of going to church and hunting for those treasured Easter eggs. My fondest memory of Easter was the time I experienced an Easter Mass in the mountains.
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StrangerSometimes our dreams feel real and then again sometimes our dream come to life. A prose of the dream life.
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The ComingThis is a little prose to celebrate spring and it coming. All of us are probably waiting for it to approach.
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Sounds of Birds & ThunderKodo is a traditional drum and flute ensemble from Sado island, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. This band will make the imagination race and the heart burst with energy.
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Two Sides, One CoinQuestions of life are difficult. My thoughts in a nutshell.
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RavenA play of words of a most wonderful creature. Should you come across him take a moment and watch him play.
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CrucibleThe greatest test is life. Do you know who your greatest opponent is?
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Upon the DaySpring is full of surprises. Some are sweet little thing but other are very unique.
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WakeningMorning can be tiresome. Maybe this is the answer to the why.
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The WriterWhen people write creatively either as amateurs or professionals the usually don't know how to use or have never learned two important tricks. Word Play and Character Play.
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Japanese GraduationJapan has one of the largest suicide rates in the world. The majority of suicides are among students between ages 13 and 20.
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NemuruComfort of sleep, rest and relaxation. The changes there in.
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BeckonA warrior's inner most desire. No one will ever understand unless they are by your side. But Hope she is the only thing we have to hold one to.
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LifeAn enigmatic look are the truth of life. Your thoughts may be shared.
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Kyoto Protocol Vs Japan ProtocolJapan's stance on pollution and what is it doing to set an example. May be not this time.
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AdvocateA prose for advocates. How may we describe them?
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HarkenSometimes we are afraid to come out of our comfort. In this the right word, touch or smell may harken us out.
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Japan's Drug WarA brief look into Japan's drug problem. Is the government taking an illogical game plan and telling to it's people a lie?
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The SnowJust watching snow flacks fall wish and remembering times that seem so long past. A memorial of sorts.
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It Came Upon a St. Patrick DayHow two Irish Americans brought together and saved in Afghanistan by St. Patrick. Now these two will celebrate the day in a different light.
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Loans for EducationStudent loans how they can be helpful will be determined in the financial out come of the bearer. An example of how to beat the loan game and come out on top.
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Change of LifeBeing fairly fit as a teen to wasting away in my twenties working. This is how I broke free to a healthier lifestyle.
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WondermentViewing our situation can be mind-boggling. This article takes a brief look at some common solutions. Then is provides a thought to contemplate.
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Pop Goes the LoveSometimes people are to busy to notice love. Then again sometimes we don't have the courage to. This is a story of chance happening.
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LoveHow one's love can be shattered. Life is cursed in its many facets but love is the root that binds us.
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Never ForgottenFor all those who have loved, when war rips you apart. A dedication for the one who has always stood by me.
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Mind's WorldHow do we perceive the world around us? My oddity of vision. -
EcstacyFeeling of finding yourself. The one person that grounds you to your place in time.
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Night in Kitashinji OsakaNight life in Japan can be a sight. The women in Kimonos are not Geisha.
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SentryThe rebel, patriot, the one who never gives up. With true purpose he will always stand.
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CircularLife is confusing and at the same time confusing can be fun. Including if everything is circular in motion rather than linear.
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The ForgottenWhy doesn't Japan Nationally recognize it's veterans. Why are they treated as scape-goat?
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MentalityWhy Question? Then again why not question the question to find a question that will answer upon you another question ten fold. The question that answered by no answer rather by more question is more enlightening.
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PurityLooking into the mystery of words that are to explain so much but are insufficient. The binding, begging question as example what is Love.
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Traveling in Nagasaki CitySometimes when we travel we want to explore something travel guides and book don't have. Here is a look at a nice day trip in Nagasaki.
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Japan's Crack-down on Organized CrimeLooking into the underbelly of the Japanese Organized Crime. With the Japanese National Police Agency cracking down on crime syndicates a rift is starting to developed.
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Atomic Bomb SitesA photo tour of the historical monuments from the Atomic bomb blast and their memorials. There are pair shot usually one at night and one in the morning hours.
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Visual Tour of Sasebo Japan.The home of the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet and the famous Sasebo burger. Just a short preview, sorry no pictures from the base as they are prohibited.
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AcceptanceFor hundreds of years Nagasaki has been the center for Japanese/Foreign exchange and still is. This is a city that truly has a welcome smile.
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StruggleI was sincerely moved after my visit to the monument of the 26 Nagasaki Martyrs that I composed this prose. How petty our weaknesses are.
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HauntingAs I visited the site of where the atomic bomb fell and destroyed so many lives I was moved to write this. In one of the photos appears a mist.
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KyotoExploring Kyoto in the late afternoon and evening can be an adventure. Come see what Kyoto has to offer.
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Government & Organized CrimeBriefly reviewing the possible role Osaka Prefecture played in the Okinawan protest over Futema. How much of a role in organized crime have to play?
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Difficulties Learning Japanese in JapanTaking a deeper look into the Japanese language. Giving a little insight into potential problems learners of Japanese may experience.
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Japan's Institutes of Higher EducationA brief look into Japanese University and why modern Japanese students lack study skills. Considering how and why Japan's academic institutes may be viewed as degree mills.
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Arita, Saga Prefecture, JapanArita is a small town hidden in mountain valleys in Saga Prefecture, Kyushu Japan, Arita has a long and noble porcelain tradition. This mixed with its natural beauty is breath taking.
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Places to see while visiting Kobe, JapanA little walk around Motomachi and Sannomiya, Kobe. Various religious and cultural place that can be taken in with in an two hour stroll.
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DefinitionWhat is perception? What is Life? What is Conformity?
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The NightThe question of life and thought. What is it, how is it? There again what is real?
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Sleeping DragonAn esoteric prose of ancient teacher. Inspired by religious figures like Lao Tzu, Kukai, Da Mo, Dogen, etc.
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Daily life in Amagasaki, JapanA look at the variety of people around Amagasaki's Hanshin train station. Some people just come to relax, yet other are busily on the way to and from work.
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Shadow of the NightInspired by the writing of historical soldiers of eras got by. Though this poem has an first hand meaning it also contain a deeper meaning. A literary show of PTSD.
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LevityA modern work of poetry composed from the inspiration of masters such as Hitomaru and Tu Fu. An enigmatic look into levity.
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Winter Flowers of AmagasakiMost people don't take the time or have the time to enjoy nature. Because of Amagasaki's mild winters a person can enjoy such natural beauties.
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Pornography or Literary ArtA brief look into Japan's odd censorship of media and literature. Why is history and politics censored and pornography free to express the extreme. What is freedom of speech.
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Birds of MukogawaMost people are so busy they never have the time to take a slow moments look around at natures beauty. This slideshow gives people a look into that beauty through a birds playful and relaxing point of view.
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JapanPhotos from various points in Kansai, Japan. Beyond the photos you will see in travel guide book. Featured places are Mount Koya, Amagasaki and Nishinomiya.
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Shopping for the Special WomanResearch into want women want from their man for Christmas. Some simple ideas that are bound to make Christmas, your Christmas to her unforgettable.
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Organic ProduceThis article looks at a couple of organic projects that people living in Japan have challenged themselves and their communities. The reason for the shift in consumer habits and the turning of the table on prices of organic produce and its counterparts.
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Secrets of the GovernmentA brief look inside government leaks and counter-intelligence how they work. How does the secrets of the government effect us and what can we do? Why counter-intelligence love leaks.
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Learning a New LanguageWithin this article you will find may be a few reasons to study a new language, some advice on how to engage your instructor and what to expect. It will also give you a new way of looking at lingual studies.
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Government LeaksA deeper look into the subject of government likes. How they effect society both overtly and covertly. Interviews with two Intelligence researchers who have found spy novels plagerizism in a few WikiLeak cables.
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Education in JapanAs one of the world's most technologically advanced nations, Japan is falling into an academic abyss.
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Life in JapanAn oversight of what you may experience in Japan should you consider living here for an extended period of time and some tips.
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Finding a PlaceHow Japanese public school teachers and students connect with their ALT and how the ALT connects to his or her surroundings.
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Odd BallsThe effects of being an English teacher in Japan while at the same time being in a serious relationship with a Japanese woman.
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Japan and SexLegal and Ethical problems deeply rooted in Japan and how they affect Japanese Women and Foreigners.
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Japanese Lingual Missing LinkWhat Japanese English Education overlooks.
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Teacher or Jester?Making Second Language training more effective in Japan.
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Teacher or Jester, Part 1Teaching English in Japan can give a person great expectations so before considering a career move to Japan to teach English you should read this.
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Places to See: Kansai, JapanIf you want a nice relaxing place in Japan to get away from the hustle of the cities come to Hyogo Prefecture in the Kansai Region of Japan.
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Miyama: Japan's Secret PlaceA brief Hiker's overview.
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The Bumps of Living in JapanIf you plan to move to Japan you may want to read about the encounter you will have with real estate agents through out this country.
