Free open source software enthusiast, teaches computing with FOSS, blogs about Ubuntu and libre software.
Fediverse address:
@ademalsasa@floss.social
Tagged: Asia
Karachi Bachao Tehreek
Housing rights and climate activist collective from Karachi in Pakistan.
Fediverse address:
@karachibachaotehreek@sunbeam.city
The Japan Times
Japan’s oldest English language newspaper, founded in 1897. Covers Japanese and world news from a Japanese perspective.
Fediverse address:
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social
FOSSASIA
Organisation that promotes free open source software and open hardware across Asia. It organises events, software and hardware projects, coding workshops etc.
Fediverse address:
@fossasia@floss.social
Mastodon Indians Guppe Group
A Fediverse discussion group for India and Indians. (Click here ⧉ for more about how groups work.)
Fediverse address:
@mastodonindians@a.gup.pe
Wellington Chinese History
Tracing and recording sites of significance to the Chinese communities in Wellington, New Zealand.
Fediverse address:
@WellingtonChineseHistory@cloudisland.nz
Asia-Pacific Economic History Review
Academic journal of economic history and related areas, covering East, South and Southeast Asia to the Pacific coast of the Americas, including Australia and New Zealand. Originally founded in 1960 as the Australian Economic History Review.
Fediverse address:
@APEHR@mastodon.social
The Manila Times
English-language newspaper in the Philippines, covering national and international news. Founded in 1898.
Fediverse address:
@TheManilaTimes@mastodon.social
Japan Quake Bot
Unofficial bot posting about earthquakes above magnitude 4, using data from the Japan Meteorological Agency.
Fediverse address:
@japanquake@botsin.space
Street View Bot in Japan
Bot posting street view photos from random locations in Japan.
Fediverse address:
@botinjapan@botsin.space
Sohkamyung
Wildlife photographer in Singapore who takes lots of interesting photos of nature including birds and insects.
Fediverse address:
@sohkamyung@photog.social
(Note that this a locked account, but owner is fine with people sending follow requests as long as they have profile bio text filled in and at least one public post.)
Check Weather SG
Weather bot posting rain radar images from Singapore.
Fediverse address:
@checkweathersg@botsin.space
Library at University of the Philippines Diliman
Official account for the university library at UPD in the Philippines.
Fediverse address:
@updlibrary@mastodon.social
Javed Ahmed
Naturalist and wildlife biologist based in Mumbai, India. Discovered the Sorting Hat Spider.
Fediverse address:
@curiocritters@ecoevo.social
OpenStreetMap India
Volunteer community creating a free open source map of India through OSM.
Fediverse address:
@OSMIndia@en.osm.town
Nithin Coca
Freelance journalist based in Japan and focused on Asia, particular topics of interest include the environment, human rights, energy, sustainability and supply chains.
Fediverse address:
@ncoca@social.coop
Medieval Indian History
Posting artworks, objects, documents and photos related to Indian history during the medieval period and later.
Fediverse address:
@medievalindianhistory@mastodon.social
Prav App
Free open source encrypted XMPP app for Android produced alongside a member-funded XMPP service, currently in private beta testing. Developed and run by a co-operative based in India.
Fediverse address:
@prav@venera.social
Nerd Nite Tokyo
Organising English-language talks on various topics in Tokyo, Japan.
Fediverse address:
@nntokyo@mastodon.social
Travelfish
Independent online travel guide covering Southeast Asia, featuring resources, articles and forums.
Fediverse address:
@travelfish@mastodon.social
Indonesia Guppe Group
Discussion group about Indonesia, Indonesians and related topics. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@indonesia@a.gup.pe
The Invisible Tourist: Travel in Japan & Beyond
Travel site providing itineraries and advice for travelling to Japan and other countries. Emphasis is on avoiding sources of over-tourism.
Fediverse address:
@invisibltourist@flipboard.com
New Bloom Magazine
Online magazine covering youth culture and politics in Taiwan and Asia Pacific.
Fediverse address:
@newbloommag@mastodon.online
Japan Guppe Group
Discussion group about Japan including news, people, events, places etc. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@japan@a.gup.pe
Kirsten Han 韩俐颖
Journalist and activist in Singapore. Publishes the “We, The Citizens” newsletter covering Singapore from a rights-based perspective.
Fediverse address:
@kixes@kopiti.am
Almanya Büyükelçiliği Ankara (German Embassy in Turkey)
Official account of the German embassy in Turkey.
Fediverse address:
@AlmanyaBE@social.bund.de
Raghukamath
Professional illustrator and artist from India, free open source software enthusiast who uses libre tools such as Krita. Makes art videos and tutorials using Krita.
Fediverse address (main):
@raghukamath@raghukamath.com
Fediverse address (videos):
@raghukamath@makertube.net
Debian India
Organisation of Debian contributors and fans in India.
Fediverse address:
@debianindia@pleroma.debian.social
Aishwarya Javalgekar
Writer, researcher, book editor and podcast producer, head of Originals at Bound India. Interested in the intersections of media, gender and culture.
Fediverse address:
@aish_java@mastodon.social
Scientist Rebellion India
Scientists in India demanding action on the climate crisis.
Fediverse address:
@SciRebIND@social.rebellion.global
Tokyo Camera Club
Account of the Tokyo Camera Club photography site, highlighting photoraphers in Japan.
Fediverse address (in Japanese):
@tokyocameraclub@mstdn.tokyocameraclub.com