What's your IGN?:
Tourning
What's your Discord Tag?:
tourning
Do you have any alternative accounts?:
Yes; fauxkyo and hyakushima
Do you have a functioning Microphone:
Yes, but I am not inclined to use it under almost any circumstance. I’ll do what I can to make communication as seamless as possible otherwise. If I feel comfortable using my microphone, I may, but please understand that it's very likely that I won't.
Have you worked in teams like this before?:
Yes, though they were for smaller projects that either were for a small group of people, or never quite panned out given administrative issues. I have, however, advised numerous people on said larger teams, including team coordinators, when it comes to my specific skill set regarding Japanese settings, which I will go over later on in this application.
Do you have any previous experience?:
Indeed I do, but as mentioned, not to the scale that this team seems to be panning out to be. I’m very excited to potentially be given the chance to do so however, and I think it would do me well to learn how to work in such an environment for the future, both for the sake of my experience in teams like this and within real-life applications.
What do you believe is your writing strong suit:
I personally believe that my strong suit when it comes to writing is historical and biographical pieces of any kind. I can probably attribute this to my history with roleplay, which heavily depends upon settings, characters, and the links between them. Even when I was an admittedly pretty terrible writer, I would really enjoy writing biographical pieces for families and specific characters that, in the former’s case, would usually involve a century or two of history to go over.
I volunteer at a museum doing research, and oftentimes this research culminates in me writing short biographies and summaries about the people and things that I have to research for events/exhibits. This is yet another outlet in which I’ve honed my skills in these specific applications of writing. It's particularly useful to me as it’s taught me where to look for pertinent information on just about anything about any subject.
Why are you interested in joining the Lore Team?:
I’m interested in joining the lore-team primarily because I would really love to contribute to the development of this server, especially creatively, in any way that I can. I think this server has quite a lot of potential and I’d love to help make it the best it can be in my own way, and I figured this was the best fit for me given what I believe I’m, personally, good at.
I’ve also generally been looking for a way to express and practice what I believe to be my aforementioned strong suits in writing, historical and biographical pieces. While I do know that these aren’t everything that is expected of me, I do know that these applications will serve as a pretty significant base to build everything else off of. Plus, this position would likely give me the practice needed to refine my writing in areas such as folklore and more diegetic applications such as writing pieces written by characters within the universe. This can take the form of letters, journal entries, or even poetry. This isn’t to say I’m not skilled in those areas, per se, but I do have much to learn about them before considering them to be on par with what I consider to be my specialties.
With all of this said, it does definitely help that I’m very excited about the setting of YRP, and find it to be open to very many creative possibilities.
How did you learn about the server?:
I had seen an advertisement for the server inside of one of my friend’s statuses, and I decided, whilst lamenting in boredom, to indulge. I’m very glad I did.
What unique contributions can you bring to the server?:
As far as things that I would consider unique go, I consider myself very well-versed in Japanese etymology (study of naming and names), geography, and history at large. This is not to disparage others, but I believe I have taken extra steps that others just simply haven’t when it comes to researching and familiarizing myself with these topics. I’ve spent the last couple of years roleplaying in primarily Japanese settings so both in regards to those and on my own time, I’ve spent countless hours researching these fields in order to get a better grasp of them and to adhere to these said settings in a more respectful and coherent manner than some of my peers might.
While this isn’t quite as exclusive to myself, I can attribute this to my previous point to some degree. I am an extremely detail-oriented person when it comes to writing and creative projects at large, some even may say to a neurotic extent, but I believe it’s one of my greatest strengths. I attribute this to my previous point as, as anyone close to me, or even in the beta-testing chat can attest to, I very much care about the coherency of the setting of YRP, a Japanese setting.
Write a short story of a Self-Made Yokai you can find roaming throughout the island:
The Yasuda family were a small, though boastful family of nobility with a presence on Norowarejima from the beginning of the 1590s until the 1630s. They often claimed their product, rice, was the finest of its kind on Norowarejima, in Japan, and in all of the world. It was indeed true that their output was quite impressive, and their work paid the island in dividends, playing a large part in establishing Norowarejima as a local agricultural hub and an intriguing frontier for potential rice farming hopefuls despite the island’s miniscule size. The Yasuda had the single largest rice farm on the island, and employed several to tend to their farm at a given time. This success was of great importance to the family’s patriarch, Mr. Yasuda Hisamitsu, who was the second patriarch since their family moved to the island. He was a notably very proud man who frequently boasted of his mentioned successes to his family, his employees, and his colleagues alike.
It was in May of 1633, the night before that season’s crop was ready to be harvested in full, that Mr. Yasuda made a bold, drunken proclamation over a meal with his family and their closest acquaintances: “I, Hisamitsu of the Yasuda name, the progenitors of the greatest rice field in all of the world, need not the help of Inari or any Kami, for I have surpassed them!” The statement was met with rapturous laughter and applause for such a small crowd, and the party sang and ate the night away. Little did Mr. Yasuda and the rest of them know that, indeed, Inari Ōkami herself had been spectating the occasion. Feeling incredibly disrespected, Inari sought revenge, and devised a most diabolical scheme to achieve it.
As the family fell asleep, and their acquaintances left, Inari summoned a swarm of incredibly small, and incredibly hungry Ōni. They were plump, gross little creatures with gangly, bat-like wings and colored in sickly blues, greens, and browns. Their most notable feature were their large teeth and mouths, which comprised about a third of their body’s mass. These creatures were almost innumerable, and they were released over the Yasuda family’s field. The crop was ravaged within minutes, the Ōni were in a cloud-like shape as they swarmed, leaving only discolored water and the rotten, tattered remains of rice plants in the cloud’s wake. The cloud of Ōni made terrible whirring and gnashing sounds that awoke Mr. Yasuda. He was still in a drunken stupor as he hobbled his way outside to find his season’s work devastated. He could only make out a cloud sinisterly looming over the remains of his field. In a mix of confusion and anger, he shouted out. “Oh, Gods! This Cloud of Devastation… of what purpose is it! The greatest example of your blessing is in tatters! Of what purpose is it!” His hubris had gotten the better of him, and yet, he pleaded to the Kami in such a pitiable state. It was his actions that caused this cloud to come into existence, and it would spread. First, his field, and then to his acquaintances’, and finally, to all farmers of the world who dared to challenge the authority of Inari Ōkami.
It was Mr. Yasuda’s desperate shouting that gave this swarm of cockroach-sized Yōkai its name. After he recounted these events to others, the Yōkai would thereby be dubbed ‘Kaimetsu no Kumo,’ which, when translated literally, means Cloud of Devastation. It was this series of events that eventually led Mr. Yasuda and his family to leave the island for good and seek land and fortune elsewhere. The agricultural economy of Norowarejima didn’t recover until roughly three centuries later, but things eventually sorted themselves out under the blessing of Inari Ōkami and with the often forgiving and forgetful passage of time. Thus, the rice farming trade is still present on the island today, even if in smaller quantities and prevalence. This Yōkai, while originating from Norowarejima, spread throughout Japan in the coming centuries. Even in present times, it is said that it can still be observed, in Norowarejima or elsewhere, given the right circumstances.
Write a quick event based on Japanese pop-up cafes/restaurants/stores (Promotional cafes based on media such as anime, gaming, spirits, etc.):
“It’s that time of the year again, with this week being the 16th anniversary of The Ghost Catchers of Nojima! An autumn 2008 anime all about ghosts, spirits, and how to deal with them that’s set on a haunted island based off of the real Norowarejima!”
Background:
This made-up anime follows a friend group of four High School students as their life is suddenly turned upside down by the supernatural. They run into all sorts of friends and foes, humans and spirits alike, as they try to figure out the root of supernatural activity on the island of Nojima.
Commercially, the anime was a moderate success in Japan. It currently has what could be described as a cult following roughly 16 years later, and the annual pop-up store in Norowarejima is the largest meet-up for the fans of this show in the present day. It was lauded for its historically supported display of spirits as well as its animation style and quality, while it was often criticized for its cheesy humor and at times, awkward voice acting. It was never published outside of Japan, so the following in other regions is incredibly small.
Event:
Each year, at the pop-up cafe and store, an attendance of about 250 people throughout any of the first five days is expected, so quite a lot of food and stock is prepared ahead of time to account for the crowds of largely very dedicated fans of the anime, with some coming from half-way across the country just to attend over the course of the second week of October, the week that the anime initially released during in 2008. Most of the noteworthy things happen on the Friday of that week, the last of a six-day window in which the pop-up shop operates. For one, the cafe opens for live and freshly cooked items. These usually consist of classic foods from within the show, as well as drinks based on the main characters’ tastes and personalities. It’s to be noted that the waitstaff and shop clerks usually dress up, or at least, pay homage to the characters through their outfits.
On the other side of things, there’s a panel on that Friday with an ever-rotating cast of voice actors, producers, and staff from the show that come out to answer questions and provide exclusive insight on the show as well as its development. As is to be expected from an event like this, there’s also plenty of photo ops with actors, actresses, and independent fans cosplaying as the various characters of the show. Finally, on that same Friday, a bus tour of Norowarejima is taken by the present attendees to see the sights of the island and visit areas directly referenced and showcased by the show.
Overall, it’s a pretty lavish event as far as pop-up establishments go, but it proves relatively inexpensive and to be very, very popular with the fandom.
How would you write the atmosphere of the image provided below? (Byakuyakoku Shinto Monastery):
As one first enters the domain of the Byakuyakoku Shinto Monastery, the very first thing that makes itself apparent is the incomprehensible age of such a place. This monastery, of gorgeous antiquity, has withstood centuries of both human and mother nature's demands, and indeed, because of this, has marked itself as one of the most stunning in Japan, only to be rivaled by such cultural cornerstones as the Izumo-Taisha of Shimane or the Ise Grand Shrine of Mie. Then, and very soon after, one may first notice the nipping bite of frost that consumes the grounds year round, even in the summer months. This island, while temperate, should only see snow between the coldest months of winter, and yet, Byakuyakoku Monastery, for whatever reason and purpose, defies this obvious rule of the world.
As one ventures further into the Monastery, the aforementioned points only make themselves more apparent, and start to blend together in what is described as one of the very finest experiences in Japan and the world aesthetically. There is one other thing you begin to feel, an air of security. Norowarejima is often touted as the 'Ghost Island,' and this is said under no loose terms. The island is haunted, and it has a reputation for being as such. However, Byakuyakoku, despite its oddities, shields almost all of the malicious spirits of the island from entering its domain. This leaves one, while initially disoriented, cold, and generally on-edge when entering the Byakuyakoku Monastery, to eventually come to feel the ultimate warmth of its safety, as well as the near indescribable beauty of its architecture and surrounding environment.
You have been tasked to write an in-lore influential character in the history of Norowarejima. Who and what would you create? Provide some insight on the character!:
(e.g., A previous Journalist from 30 years ago named Nagasaki Itto).
I’d like to first preface by saying that this prompt was especially enjoyable for me to think about and write up, so I thank you for the opportunity.
My historical figure was one Mr. Unoki Kiyosaku, a relatively well-known ornithologist in the Chūbu region of Japan and particularly Norowarejima. He was born in the nearby Ishikawa prefecture in 1875 and he lived until 1952, he had spent his life well, and his contributions are still very much appreciated within the local area and Japan at large. He is perhaps best known outside of Norowarejima for documenting the presence and behaviors of cormorants and other sea-adjacent species of birds in the Chūbu region, but his contributions for the island he spent much of later life on just mean that much more to the locals. Starting in 1904 when he initially moved to the island, he would begin work on a field guide that would be tweaked and updated over the next four decades, in it, he documented every species of bird found and present on the island throughout any given year, and described each of their habitats, behaviors, and where and when, generally, the best place to view them was on the island.
In this same vein, he established and popularized many bird-watching sites that are famous nation-wide among those interested in bird-watching and ecology as a wider subject. These spots, as well as an abbreviated version of his field guide, are still distributed to tourists and locals alike at train stations, hotel lobbies, and shops, usually for little to no cost. He lived in a small, wood and paper home on the far north side of the island, and it was turned into an unstaffed and often unkempt museum shortly after his departure from Norowarejima in 1946, it’s only accessible by boat unless you intend to bear an uncomfortable hike. In the present day, the site of the museum is still seldom visited by locals and keenly aware tourists. Thankfully, efforts to maintain the house and its contents are adequate, if not increasingly sparse.
His relationship to the wider community of Norowarejima was friendly, by and large. He was never particularly active in the affairs of his fellow townsfolk, but his work brought the town some of its first appeal to tourists and other visitors, who largely consisted of in-the-know bird-watchers and people otherwise familiar with Mr. Unoki and his work. He did, however, frequently cite concerns with continued development of the island. Many postulate that these concerns ultimately led to his departure from Norowarejima, which had given him such a reputation to begin with. Though, nothing has ever been confirmed, and despite this, his lasting legacy within Norowarejima is looked upon with unanimous praise and fondness by the general public, and he is remembered as one of the first key Norowarejiman figures in the modern day.
Additional Notes:
Nothing Comes to mind. Fun application, though!
Tourning
What's your Discord Tag?:
tourning
Do you have any alternative accounts?:
Yes; fauxkyo and hyakushima
Do you have a functioning Microphone:
Yes, but I am not inclined to use it under almost any circumstance. I’ll do what I can to make communication as seamless as possible otherwise. If I feel comfortable using my microphone, I may, but please understand that it's very likely that I won't.
Have you worked in teams like this before?:
Yes, though they were for smaller projects that either were for a small group of people, or never quite panned out given administrative issues. I have, however, advised numerous people on said larger teams, including team coordinators, when it comes to my specific skill set regarding Japanese settings, which I will go over later on in this application.
Do you have any previous experience?:
Indeed I do, but as mentioned, not to the scale that this team seems to be panning out to be. I’m very excited to potentially be given the chance to do so however, and I think it would do me well to learn how to work in such an environment for the future, both for the sake of my experience in teams like this and within real-life applications.
What do you believe is your writing strong suit:
I personally believe that my strong suit when it comes to writing is historical and biographical pieces of any kind. I can probably attribute this to my history with roleplay, which heavily depends upon settings, characters, and the links between them. Even when I was an admittedly pretty terrible writer, I would really enjoy writing biographical pieces for families and specific characters that, in the former’s case, would usually involve a century or two of history to go over.
I volunteer at a museum doing research, and oftentimes this research culminates in me writing short biographies and summaries about the people and things that I have to research for events/exhibits. This is yet another outlet in which I’ve honed my skills in these specific applications of writing. It's particularly useful to me as it’s taught me where to look for pertinent information on just about anything about any subject.
Why are you interested in joining the Lore Team?:
I’m interested in joining the lore-team primarily because I would really love to contribute to the development of this server, especially creatively, in any way that I can. I think this server has quite a lot of potential and I’d love to help make it the best it can be in my own way, and I figured this was the best fit for me given what I believe I’m, personally, good at.
I’ve also generally been looking for a way to express and practice what I believe to be my aforementioned strong suits in writing, historical and biographical pieces. While I do know that these aren’t everything that is expected of me, I do know that these applications will serve as a pretty significant base to build everything else off of. Plus, this position would likely give me the practice needed to refine my writing in areas such as folklore and more diegetic applications such as writing pieces written by characters within the universe. This can take the form of letters, journal entries, or even poetry. This isn’t to say I’m not skilled in those areas, per se, but I do have much to learn about them before considering them to be on par with what I consider to be my specialties.
With all of this said, it does definitely help that I’m very excited about the setting of YRP, and find it to be open to very many creative possibilities.
How did you learn about the server?:
I had seen an advertisement for the server inside of one of my friend’s statuses, and I decided, whilst lamenting in boredom, to indulge. I’m very glad I did.
What unique contributions can you bring to the server?:
As far as things that I would consider unique go, I consider myself very well-versed in Japanese etymology (study of naming and names), geography, and history at large. This is not to disparage others, but I believe I have taken extra steps that others just simply haven’t when it comes to researching and familiarizing myself with these topics. I’ve spent the last couple of years roleplaying in primarily Japanese settings so both in regards to those and on my own time, I’ve spent countless hours researching these fields in order to get a better grasp of them and to adhere to these said settings in a more respectful and coherent manner than some of my peers might.
While this isn’t quite as exclusive to myself, I can attribute this to my previous point to some degree. I am an extremely detail-oriented person when it comes to writing and creative projects at large, some even may say to a neurotic extent, but I believe it’s one of my greatest strengths. I attribute this to my previous point as, as anyone close to me, or even in the beta-testing chat can attest to, I very much care about the coherency of the setting of YRP, a Japanese setting.
Write a short story of a Self-Made Yokai you can find roaming throughout the island:
The Yasuda family were a small, though boastful family of nobility with a presence on Norowarejima from the beginning of the 1590s until the 1630s. They often claimed their product, rice, was the finest of its kind on Norowarejima, in Japan, and in all of the world. It was indeed true that their output was quite impressive, and their work paid the island in dividends, playing a large part in establishing Norowarejima as a local agricultural hub and an intriguing frontier for potential rice farming hopefuls despite the island’s miniscule size. The Yasuda had the single largest rice farm on the island, and employed several to tend to their farm at a given time. This success was of great importance to the family’s patriarch, Mr. Yasuda Hisamitsu, who was the second patriarch since their family moved to the island. He was a notably very proud man who frequently boasted of his mentioned successes to his family, his employees, and his colleagues alike.
It was in May of 1633, the night before that season’s crop was ready to be harvested in full, that Mr. Yasuda made a bold, drunken proclamation over a meal with his family and their closest acquaintances: “I, Hisamitsu of the Yasuda name, the progenitors of the greatest rice field in all of the world, need not the help of Inari or any Kami, for I have surpassed them!” The statement was met with rapturous laughter and applause for such a small crowd, and the party sang and ate the night away. Little did Mr. Yasuda and the rest of them know that, indeed, Inari Ōkami herself had been spectating the occasion. Feeling incredibly disrespected, Inari sought revenge, and devised a most diabolical scheme to achieve it.
As the family fell asleep, and their acquaintances left, Inari summoned a swarm of incredibly small, and incredibly hungry Ōni. They were plump, gross little creatures with gangly, bat-like wings and colored in sickly blues, greens, and browns. Their most notable feature were their large teeth and mouths, which comprised about a third of their body’s mass. These creatures were almost innumerable, and they were released over the Yasuda family’s field. The crop was ravaged within minutes, the Ōni were in a cloud-like shape as they swarmed, leaving only discolored water and the rotten, tattered remains of rice plants in the cloud’s wake. The cloud of Ōni made terrible whirring and gnashing sounds that awoke Mr. Yasuda. He was still in a drunken stupor as he hobbled his way outside to find his season’s work devastated. He could only make out a cloud sinisterly looming over the remains of his field. In a mix of confusion and anger, he shouted out. “Oh, Gods! This Cloud of Devastation… of what purpose is it! The greatest example of your blessing is in tatters! Of what purpose is it!” His hubris had gotten the better of him, and yet, he pleaded to the Kami in such a pitiable state. It was his actions that caused this cloud to come into existence, and it would spread. First, his field, and then to his acquaintances’, and finally, to all farmers of the world who dared to challenge the authority of Inari Ōkami.
It was Mr. Yasuda’s desperate shouting that gave this swarm of cockroach-sized Yōkai its name. After he recounted these events to others, the Yōkai would thereby be dubbed ‘Kaimetsu no Kumo,’ which, when translated literally, means Cloud of Devastation. It was this series of events that eventually led Mr. Yasuda and his family to leave the island for good and seek land and fortune elsewhere. The agricultural economy of Norowarejima didn’t recover until roughly three centuries later, but things eventually sorted themselves out under the blessing of Inari Ōkami and with the often forgiving and forgetful passage of time. Thus, the rice farming trade is still present on the island today, even if in smaller quantities and prevalence. This Yōkai, while originating from Norowarejima, spread throughout Japan in the coming centuries. Even in present times, it is said that it can still be observed, in Norowarejima or elsewhere, given the right circumstances.
Write a quick event based on Japanese pop-up cafes/restaurants/stores (Promotional cafes based on media such as anime, gaming, spirits, etc.):
“It’s that time of the year again, with this week being the 16th anniversary of The Ghost Catchers of Nojima! An autumn 2008 anime all about ghosts, spirits, and how to deal with them that’s set on a haunted island based off of the real Norowarejima!”
Background:
This made-up anime follows a friend group of four High School students as their life is suddenly turned upside down by the supernatural. They run into all sorts of friends and foes, humans and spirits alike, as they try to figure out the root of supernatural activity on the island of Nojima.
Commercially, the anime was a moderate success in Japan. It currently has what could be described as a cult following roughly 16 years later, and the annual pop-up store in Norowarejima is the largest meet-up for the fans of this show in the present day. It was lauded for its historically supported display of spirits as well as its animation style and quality, while it was often criticized for its cheesy humor and at times, awkward voice acting. It was never published outside of Japan, so the following in other regions is incredibly small.
Event:
Each year, at the pop-up cafe and store, an attendance of about 250 people throughout any of the first five days is expected, so quite a lot of food and stock is prepared ahead of time to account for the crowds of largely very dedicated fans of the anime, with some coming from half-way across the country just to attend over the course of the second week of October, the week that the anime initially released during in 2008. Most of the noteworthy things happen on the Friday of that week, the last of a six-day window in which the pop-up shop operates. For one, the cafe opens for live and freshly cooked items. These usually consist of classic foods from within the show, as well as drinks based on the main characters’ tastes and personalities. It’s to be noted that the waitstaff and shop clerks usually dress up, or at least, pay homage to the characters through their outfits.
On the other side of things, there’s a panel on that Friday with an ever-rotating cast of voice actors, producers, and staff from the show that come out to answer questions and provide exclusive insight on the show as well as its development. As is to be expected from an event like this, there’s also plenty of photo ops with actors, actresses, and independent fans cosplaying as the various characters of the show. Finally, on that same Friday, a bus tour of Norowarejima is taken by the present attendees to see the sights of the island and visit areas directly referenced and showcased by the show.
Overall, it’s a pretty lavish event as far as pop-up establishments go, but it proves relatively inexpensive and to be very, very popular with the fandom.
How would you write the atmosphere of the image provided below? (Byakuyakoku Shinto Monastery):
As one first enters the domain of the Byakuyakoku Shinto Monastery, the very first thing that makes itself apparent is the incomprehensible age of such a place. This monastery, of gorgeous antiquity, has withstood centuries of both human and mother nature's demands, and indeed, because of this, has marked itself as one of the most stunning in Japan, only to be rivaled by such cultural cornerstones as the Izumo-Taisha of Shimane or the Ise Grand Shrine of Mie. Then, and very soon after, one may first notice the nipping bite of frost that consumes the grounds year round, even in the summer months. This island, while temperate, should only see snow between the coldest months of winter, and yet, Byakuyakoku Monastery, for whatever reason and purpose, defies this obvious rule of the world.
As one ventures further into the Monastery, the aforementioned points only make themselves more apparent, and start to blend together in what is described as one of the very finest experiences in Japan and the world aesthetically. There is one other thing you begin to feel, an air of security. Norowarejima is often touted as the 'Ghost Island,' and this is said under no loose terms. The island is haunted, and it has a reputation for being as such. However, Byakuyakoku, despite its oddities, shields almost all of the malicious spirits of the island from entering its domain. This leaves one, while initially disoriented, cold, and generally on-edge when entering the Byakuyakoku Monastery, to eventually come to feel the ultimate warmth of its safety, as well as the near indescribable beauty of its architecture and surrounding environment.
You have been tasked to write an in-lore influential character in the history of Norowarejima. Who and what would you create? Provide some insight on the character!:
(e.g., A previous Journalist from 30 years ago named Nagasaki Itto).
I’d like to first preface by saying that this prompt was especially enjoyable for me to think about and write up, so I thank you for the opportunity.
My historical figure was one Mr. Unoki Kiyosaku, a relatively well-known ornithologist in the Chūbu region of Japan and particularly Norowarejima. He was born in the nearby Ishikawa prefecture in 1875 and he lived until 1952, he had spent his life well, and his contributions are still very much appreciated within the local area and Japan at large. He is perhaps best known outside of Norowarejima for documenting the presence and behaviors of cormorants and other sea-adjacent species of birds in the Chūbu region, but his contributions for the island he spent much of later life on just mean that much more to the locals. Starting in 1904 when he initially moved to the island, he would begin work on a field guide that would be tweaked and updated over the next four decades, in it, he documented every species of bird found and present on the island throughout any given year, and described each of their habitats, behaviors, and where and when, generally, the best place to view them was on the island.
In this same vein, he established and popularized many bird-watching sites that are famous nation-wide among those interested in bird-watching and ecology as a wider subject. These spots, as well as an abbreviated version of his field guide, are still distributed to tourists and locals alike at train stations, hotel lobbies, and shops, usually for little to no cost. He lived in a small, wood and paper home on the far north side of the island, and it was turned into an unstaffed and often unkempt museum shortly after his departure from Norowarejima in 1946, it’s only accessible by boat unless you intend to bear an uncomfortable hike. In the present day, the site of the museum is still seldom visited by locals and keenly aware tourists. Thankfully, efforts to maintain the house and its contents are adequate, if not increasingly sparse.
His relationship to the wider community of Norowarejima was friendly, by and large. He was never particularly active in the affairs of his fellow townsfolk, but his work brought the town some of its first appeal to tourists and other visitors, who largely consisted of in-the-know bird-watchers and people otherwise familiar with Mr. Unoki and his work. He did, however, frequently cite concerns with continued development of the island. Many postulate that these concerns ultimately led to his departure from Norowarejima, which had given him such a reputation to begin with. Though, nothing has ever been confirmed, and despite this, his lasting legacy within Norowarejima is looked upon with unanimous praise and fondness by the general public, and he is remembered as one of the first key Norowarejiman figures in the modern day.
Additional Notes:
Nothing Comes to mind. Fun application, though!
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