Dr. Emma Yasui

PhD, archaeology | Starch, foodways, Jomon | Pop culture & diaspora | Cultural consultant in TTRPGs | emmakeikoyasui at | she/her, 🇨🇦(mixed 🇯🇵)

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

Well, I've been meaning to do a pinned intro, so I may as well do it now with contact options.

Hi! I'm a mixed-Japanese femme based in Toronto. I do cultural consultation in TTRPGs, and I'm always open to contracts for anything that draws from Japanese history/culture.

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

@AnimeStudies Thanks!

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

Yesterday, someone pointed to my shakōki dogū necklace and said "that looks familiar for some reason." Perfect timing, I just published my study of Jōmon dogū in pop culture through J of Social Archaeology! It's open access if you're interested 😸 https://t.co/U8rmbZRRXk

[The Archaeology Centre @ArchCentreUofT]

On Friday September 27th, the Archaeology Centre welcomes Paulette Steeves for a talk titled: "Indigenous Archaeologies of Reclaiming and Revivance." All welcome.

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

The new centre is part of a plan for former Ontario Place, a provincial redevelopment project that has been a mess. Last summer they removed the Japanese Canadian Centennial Temple Bell (also by Moriyama), but claim it will be returned one day.

https://t.co/Y47WOhFV0M

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

Feeling tired as I learn more things related to the history of Japanese Canadian communities may disappear, become less accessible, or be irreparably altered.

Just a short list for those interested in more info, but mostly needed to rant a little. 🧵

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

I see the JCCC news as related to the closure and call for demolition of the Ontario Science Centre earlier this summer. This is another building designed by Raymond Moriyama, and an important public institution for many in Ontario.
https://t.co/pZIC0vbQSr

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

@JoshuaMSimons It sure is!

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

Yay!! 🥳

[ENNIE Awards @ENnies]

Gold for Best Setting
goes to
Pathfinder Lost Omens: Tian Xia World Guide, Paizo Inc

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

July has really flown by for me. Feels like it was only last week that we recorded this, but it was not. Thanks Ken and Gabe for a great chat on the New Brunswick Archaeology Podcast! https://t.co/Wezqvy4BiE

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

Congrats to all the nominees, and so jazzed to see our work on the Tian Xia World Guide nominated for best setting 🥳

[ENNIE Awards @ENnies]

The ENNIE Awards are pleased to announce the 2024 Nominations and Judges Awards!
https://t.co/0lz9OuQ2Hb

Special Thank you to our judges: Amelia, Joe, James, Shauna and Tom for all your hard work! Final voting will take place from July 12th-21st.
Winners will be announced on August 2nd at Gen Con!

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

@valorliana Yay! Congrats!!

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

Yay! A thing I worked on is now out in the world. Thanks for the whole experience, team. Can't wait to hold a physical copy 🥳

[James Case @toriariaria]

I'm so proud to say that the Lost Omens Tian Xia World Guide is now released!

This book is the first half of Pathfinder's 2E dive into Asian fantasy and fiction, and it's packed with a wealth of adventure hooks, characters, and art!
1/5
#Pathfinder2E #Paizo #LostOmensTianXia

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

@sonybaloneyart I do this all the time with my cat😿

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

Day one of #breakoutcon and I've already acquired more dice. Thanks @MistyMtnGaming!

[Dr. Emma Yasui @starchaeologist]

@paularcurtis I know that panic so well, this was me the last time I went to Japan. It haunts me.