Born Deaf “Disability and Development” researcher and Sign Linguist working for Institute of Developing Economies - JETRO, Waseda University, Kanagawa University and Kansai University. My posts here are totally my personal point of view.https://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3mbnqpaplsk2hI hope the dinosaur running wild at Florida would not bring the Jurassic World to us.05 Jan 2026 05:52 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbnqpaplsk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lutruoggoc2jFinally I finished the grading for my class of “Deaf Culture and Signed Language” at Kanagawa University. This year the freshmen and the sophomores join the class and the total number of the students is almost 100.26 Jul 2025 05:01 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lutruoggoc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lu6yll6p6s2zhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/ai-fake-disabilities-down-syndrome-social-media/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab6a17 Jul 2025 22:36 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6yll6p6s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3ltdrgvs6dk23My class of ”Sign Language and Deaf Culture” at Kanagawa University will have two more classes and then the examination for the class would be held in the latter half of this month.07 Jul 2025 02:46 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltdrgvs6dk23https://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3ltbw2dlin22gLast Saturday I will host a monthly workshop of Introduction to General Linguistics for JSL signers. Every presentation and talk are only in Japanese Sign Language and written Japanese language. So far we conduct this workshop longer than for 15 years.06 Jul 2025 09:03 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltbw2dlin22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3ltbvxlt2jc2gOur second girl enjoyed her weekend at Seoul, South Korea in the weekend. One of her club maytes now studied there and guided her friends and her. She enjoyed several local foods and different culture there.06 Jul 2025 09:02 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3ltbvxlt2jc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lrguln23bc2yThese days, many rose flowers are in full bloom at my small gardens. We enjoy some of them on the dining table.12 Jun 2025 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrguln23bc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lr7nwip7j222In the last weekend, I saw Dr. Brenda Nicodemus. I saw her at LI of LSA held at Univ. New Mexico in 1995 where she worked as one of ASL interpreters for the courses.10 Jun 2025 00:42 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr7nwip7j222https://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lqebi5idyc2eThe anticancer treatments for my partner seems to work well. Today we have better result of the CT test of the affected area. I hope she could survive the hard time. Thank you, God.30 May 2025 03:17 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqebi5idyc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lpyphtcmzc22Soon I will host the online Linguistics introduction workshop in Japanese Sign Language. Today our topics are onomatopeia origin theory and Sign Language variations. I look forward to enjoying the reporter's presentations.25 May 2025 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpyphtcmzc22https://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lpsdeqtxt226I believe this policy is professional suicide for the country. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dhs-barred-harvard-from-enrolling-international-students-here-s-what-s-at-stake-and-what-s-still-uncertain/ar-AA1Fjd9H23 May 2025 00:03 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpsdeqtxt226https://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3loqcm4mjwk2pI watched the French documentray of "In the belly of AI." It focus on the exploitation of Data worker by major AI companies and NGOsuch as Meta, Microsoft and Op en AI. I belueve all people should learn from this documentary about the hidden tragic snd awful facts behind AI. https://youtu.be/KBrIeGrAFm0?si=oRVQzJ3i-v33D7RT09 May 2025 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3loqcm4mjwk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lmvocukooc2kThrough the window of my research room, I could enjoy the “Koinobori,” the colorful carp banners. With the strong wind, the poke bows in one side. Is it safe? The field is the school ground if an international school.16 Apr 2025 03:42 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmvocukooc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lmnpjzqyzs23It is the very nice version of Japanese Sign Language translation of Japanese National Anthem by native JSL Signers, JSL artists group. It includes the interesting features of JSL and I love it. It is one of the best and beautiful versions. youtu.be/gu6SsZqaKbM https://youtu.be/gu6SsZqaKbM12 Apr 2025 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmnpjzqyzs23https://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lm5ccephwk2tOn coming Tuesday, my first half year class of “Sign Language and Deaf Culture” will begin 2025 course, which would be the second year for this univerdity. Several JSL/ spoken language interpreter team members would work with me.06 Apr 2025 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm5ccephwk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lllcpbwl7k2sAfter rainy day, it is beautiful day today. I could enjoy the southern India meal set and cherry-blossoms as shown on these pictures.30 Mar 2025 07:22 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lllcpbwl7k2shttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lk3nf7glks2mFor ChatGPT, Audism is a specific form of ableism. Is it correct or wrong?11 Mar 2025 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk3nf7glks2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3ljebbfse5k2tDeaf community should show our voices with this situation because it has the vrry importsnt issue including Sign Language Signer's rights. https://www.humanrights.unsw.edu.au/research/commentary/linguistic-human-rights-what-are-they-how-we-can-better-protect-them?fbclid=IwY2xjawIwkP9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHRQ0Xz01UO0EhAMtVbWcI093Eq9KkTK5TDbpcfuFYTuXwhpf3C3A9svLnA_aem_cOOib5LAuStOIFJwCAxu-Q02 Mar 2025 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljebbfse5k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3ljdxyyhmqs2sMarch, 3rd is the doll festival in Japan, which celebrates the health and well-doing of the girls to display a set of ornamental dolls. Some families have the full set of dolls and we have this simple top two set.01 Mar 2025 22:32 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljdxyyhmqs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lj7yrz2e222cOur attempt to publish our new book on Sign Languages in developing countries within this year seems to be going to turn out well with a famous linguistics special publisher in Japan. It will cover China, India, East Africa, West Africa, the Philippines and Brazil.28 Feb 2025 08:35 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj7yrz2e222chttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3linih5ydbk2dIt is International Mother Language today, which was proclaimed by UN. As their webpage explained, the day is also related to SDGs and the Endangered language issue. We know that the language issue is always related to diversity. https://www.un.org/en/observances/mother-language-day20 Feb 2025 23:55 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3linih5ydbk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3likyghdfwk27I heard that Mr. Harumichi Saito would have his exhibition at Kabukicho, Shinjuku , in coming March. He is currently one of the most attracted Deaf photographers in Japan.20 Feb 2025 00:02 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3likyghdfwk27https://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lhlipc3qfs2aNHK, Japan Broadcasting Corporation, aired a program introducing the activities of the broadcasting groups in Myanmar such as National Unity government’s broadcasting section and Mizzima. I learned much about the current situations there from the program.07 Feb 2025 11:29 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhlipc3qfs2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lhkid2txxc2oI am so sorry to learn about this news. https://bbc.com/news/articles/c3rw3e5je5po?xtor=AL-71-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Bbbc.news.twitter%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D&at_campaign_type=owned&at_medium=social&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_id=1557487A-E446-11EF-987C-E9AFBAB681AA&at_link_origin=BBCWorld&at_format=link&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_ptr_name=twitter07 Feb 2025 01:49 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkid2txxc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lhe4mfm7rs2qThe almost all chapters for my Japanese book on Sign Languages and Deaf Communities in developing countries finally arrived. I will begin to edit of the chapters as the last work for the book.04 Feb 2025 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhe4mfm7rs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lh3hneomdk2hThe site for introduction to our research project and its product in English is publicly opened. Here it is. https://www.ide.go.jp/English/ResearchColumns/Columns/2025/soya_mori.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR18XxgLf-Dh3t5dRpxboaXYkfbvp_A5tfHBXA5y3qIY7aBOZwOpaW8Gk70_aem_3WClDNVW0XnaqnULJwr3Zg01 Feb 2025 02:27 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh3hneomdk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lh3hl5kldc2hThe cyclamen blooms a bit out of season now at my home.01 Feb 2025 02:26 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh3hl5kldc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lfog4kfz7k2nThis is Tokyo Tomato and prawn ramen served near Waseda University. The base of the soup is Tomate paste and the soup stock is made from Prawns. Less oil. Yummy.14 Jan 2025 04:30 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfog4kfz7k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3lelrh6ye422vIn Japanese culture, we enjoy soba noodle in the evening of the last day of the year. We call it as “Toshikosji-soba.” For this year we ordered the noodle from Kurekino restaurant located in Azumino, We hope you will have the happier days very soon!31 Dec 2024 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3lelrh6ye422vhttps://bsky.app/profile/soya-mori.bsky.social/post/3leaihbsxxs24After staying at bed 4 days and nights, in this morning finally took bath. I needed to use the e look ectopic shaver to take care of my beard. Now I feel everything refresh and begin the rehabilitation to normal life after the flu. Thanks, God.26 Dec 2024 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:o7iyv7n4g7pjfa2xlukumbho/app.bsky.feed.post/3leaihbsxxs24