I like the Bakumatsu and Meiji periods, historical TV dramas (taiga dramas), retro architecture, and hot springs/public baths; I also occasionally draw. I publish travel-essay zines, experimental creative zines, and zines rich in material about Nagoya and Hida. I'm currently looking for shops to consign to. My travel essay is also available as an e-book (EPUB) on BOOTH. https://fufudori.booth.pm/ For upcoming events and activity details, please see my note page. https://note.com/hiira_gi

The event is held on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 19:00. On the final day it runs until 18:00.

I create zines using photographs and words. I handcraft and bind each copy, mainly using washi (Japanese paper). I make them as a record of journeys on Earth and inner landscapes. I aim to create works that open quietly and endure for future generations. ▶︎ works / shop https://sorafune.base.shop/

Theme: "Independent Cognitive Science Project — Aphantasia" This is a collection of hypotheses based on the concept of aphantasia, proposing that differences that appear as personality or ability may actually arise from differences in the vividness of visual imagery. I am not incapable of forming mental images, but I am not particularly good at it. My mother has aphantasia — she cannot form mental images at all. On the other hand, my friends and partner can vividly form images in their minds. Through conversations between people whose brains work differently, I realized that this "difference in the vividness of visual imagery" might affect how people listen to stories, verbalize things, behave, and even their preferences, so I summarized these ideas as hypotheses. It allows you to re-recognize that the world you see is not necessarily the same as others'. I believe that if the concept of aphantasia becomes widely known, it could greatly help self-understanding, understanding others, and even education. This is interesting reading for both people with aphantasia and those without. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Table of Contents Introduction Hypothesis 1: Differences in how people listen to stories Hypothesis 2: Differences in verbalization Hypothesis 3: Differences in input Hypothesis 4: Differences in book preferences Hypothesis 5: Differences in initiative/action Hypothesis 6: Opposite natures can be compatible Afterword ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Pages: 20

Born in 1994, from Oita Prefecture. At 22, she left her salaried job and, with no prior experience, opened a relaxation salon. In 2026 she will mark the 10th year since opening. Services: Thai traditional massage / Psychological counseling / Life coaching Hosts workshops for self-reflection Instagram: @hiraishiaoi

Business hours: Weekdays: 10:00-22:00 Weekends: 9:00-22:00

Date and time: Monday, March 2, 2026, 11:00–16:00 In Machida City's Tsurukawa housing complex, UR is hosting the Rakugaki Ongaku festival. As part of that event, the Tsurukawa library community facility Tsurubon will hold the Tsurubon 'ZINE & Used Books' market. We are currently looking for ZINE creators to participate as vendors. To apply or inquire, please visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n_aXy0DM5nGdfTnOQdyNNb9XQLQVscoNUBSGpF3blxM/edit

This is a workshop to experience the joy of expressing yourself. Anyone is welcome to participate. Date: March 1 (Sunday) ① 10:30–12:00 (typically 1.5 hours, up to 2 hours) ② 13:30–15:00 Target: Elementary school students and up Capacity: Up to 6 people per session (For parent-child applications, please indicate the number of parents who will be participating in the activity.) Participation fee: ¥300 (for working participants only) Application form: https://forms.gle/S3sjPrkFTts9kUbR6 At the Tsurukawa housing complex in Machida City, UR is hosting the Rakugaki Ongaku Festival. At the same time, the Tsurukawa library community facility 'Tsurubon' will hold the Tsurubon 'ZINE & Used Books' market.