Interesting. I don't really have a true favorite tea, but right now I'm enjoying Yaupon tea (Native Florida Holly plant). If you enjoy ottoman empire stuff a good but dry read is "From the Ruins of Empire" by Pankaj Mishra.
A tenet of Bonsai is creating a sense of permanence. I think it's cool the immutable aspect of my post add another layer to that idea. Even if the art of bonsai were to die out, there are least examples of it preserved on the block chain immutably.
I would like to go back to Japan this year myself. Just don't see international travel happening on a broad scale because of politics. I am patient but not very optimistic.
I don't watch JoJo but in general I really enjoy anime/manga and appreciate the medium. I also enjoy original content done in old mediums like puppetry. Thunderbolt Fantasy is a puppet show that has my attention right now.