Tomoni Shintaku

Contemporary Artist (Painter) & Writer of Thoughtful Essays, based in The Netherlands
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[Tomoni Shintaku @tomoni_en]

Are you truly helping anyone by sacrificing yourself daily? Maybe it's time to step away first—so others can too.
Read my latest on the unspoken burdens of Japanese society👇
#SelfAwareness #WorkCulture #Japan
https://t.co/Mu6cSCy7SG

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I have uploaded around 130 recent pieces from my daily self-portrait routine, which I have been continuing endlessly since 2004. If you have some time to spare, feel free to check them out—as a way to confirm I am still alive.
https://t.co/yQYTH0R8sg

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Is ChatGPT secretly becoming... our mom?
I wrote about how our daily reliance on AI resembles childhood dependency.
A bit philosophical, a bit embarrassing — but maybe true.

#ChatGPT #AI #dependence #digitalmotherhood #Psychology

https://t.co/G25kQZ5zpg

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10 fried shrimp. Alone. In Korea.
A reflection on food, solitude, and the quiet absurdity of being human.
#Korea #SoloTravel #CulturalCommentary #FriedShrimp #MediumPost

https://t.co/d81LIpJIDd

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Life in LA means biking against traffic, locking your 2nd bike hard, and realizing “sushi” doesn't always mean sushi.

A slice of absurdly normal American life.

#Homelessness #UrbanLife #CultureShock #LA #ExpatLife

https://t.co/eunVjoYFkp

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I gave a burger to a homeless man in LA, then bit the other side myself. Why? Because art matters. Life matters. Homeless lives matter.
#Homelessness #StreetPhotography #ArtProject #America #LifeOnTheStreets

https://t.co/yFqGLqk6Uy

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In America, even grandpas need ID to buy beer.
In Japan, you’re only asked if you look shady.
Here's what that says about both cultures.👇
#CultureShock #Japan #USA #IDCheck #essay

https://t.co/fuj9i30pYE

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🌈 The Japanese Emperor’s rainbow, criticized wine, and the poverty money can't cure.
A reflection on modern society's obsession with price tags.
#Japan #Society #Spirituality #Culture #Money

Read here 👉
https://t.co/qkaSa8iums

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A baby dolphin was killed by a crowd obsessed with selfies.
Group psychology can turn good people into monsters.
Read my latest article.
#HumanNature #CrowdBehavior #SelfieTragedy
https://t.co/GCWB8beZPD

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Used to save the best for last. Now I eat it first.
Life is perishable. Love is too.
No more averaging. I go all in.
#Lifelogic #MiddleAgeMood #YOLO #MindfulLiving #WritingCommunity
https://t.co/eYoHg5DeYY

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600 million yen. 7 years in prison. All for love?
A surreal true story that blurs the line between romance and madness.

#TrueCrime #LoveGoneWrong #HumanNature #MediumPost #UnbelievableButTrue

https://t.co/i1EFgCEB0a

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Where does desire come from—and where does it go?
A cultural reflection on why I stop wanting things in the Netherlands, but crave them in Japan.
#Minimalism #Consumerism #CultureShock #Amsterdam #Tokyo

https://t.co/kinNP1iX3t

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"To give up on a dream takes just as much courage as chasing it."
A deeply personal reflection on dreams, failure, and why some of us can never truly walk away.
#ArtLife #Dreams #CreativeJourney #WritingCommunity #NeverGiveUp

https://t.co/x07CMvkgNL

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In the future, you’ll wear a suit and feel everything—from love to murder.
VR will complete us—or break us.
A sushi belt, Jesus, and Huxley walk into a bar...
#VR #FutureSociety #BraveNewWorld #Philosophy #Medium
https://t.co/4Xf66bBYx2

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Some people are just… profoundly, beautifully stupid.
It’s like watching nature. Soothing, in its own way.
New essay on Medium is up now.
#stupidpeople #essay #darkhumor #MediumWriters #HumanNature

https://t.co/7bTdX84puy

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“Did anyone choose to be born?”
A reflection on Japan's obsession with personal responsibility—and its darker implications.
#journalism #Japan #socialcriticism #responsibility #freedomofspeech
https://t.co/RqKRYWdpYo

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The first time living abroad? Life-changing.
The third time? Just... hollow.
A short read on chasing wonder & confronting its absence.
#ExpatLife #CultureShock #LivingAbroad #Philosophy #PersonalEssay

https://t.co/oAVtLT3oLj

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@wellbeingpixels Absolutely. The air quality in Tokyo is better than in London.
You can check the details here:
https://t.co/qkAsRLsW4a

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Even in 2025, Japanese people still wear masks.
It’s no longer just about health—it's culture.
New post up on Medium.👇

https://t.co/YN66frcBJM

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Adulthood isn’t noisy—it’s neutral. A quiet reflection on the kind of loneliness that deepens with age.
Originally written in Japanese.
#loneliness #philosophy #nostalgia

https://t.co/IW8JTyjdyd

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@wellbeingpixels I’m originally from Hiroshima in Japan — more like a city vibe, but with some countryside feels too.

[Tomoni Shintaku @tomoni_en]

Sharing thoughts on why a simple beer at Johnny's Cafe in the Netherlands makes me feel alive. Everyday mindfulness matters. 🍺✨ Read here:

https://t.co/RoRzCzNvRH