Category: Japan
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Nakasendō – Walking Takenami to Mitake
The original plan was to walk to Mitake with my daughter, but with the route covering more than 20 kilometres, as well as moderate spring summer heat meant I chose instead to walk solo and meet up with her and my wife at a friend’s house for a wonderful sansai (山菜) lunch.
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Minimalist Gear
Everyone loves a good gear post and as I find myself waiting patiently for the Rapid Express to Takenami station (武並) I thought I’d break down what I’m carrying with me on my Nakasendō walk from Takenami to Mitake (御嵩町) today.
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Hiking: Ryugadake
It’s been just over a week since we returned from the UK. Flying back into Japan was a nightmare. If you’re coming back any time soon – especially into Narita or Haneda – stay calm and remember, it’s not always going to be like this. Well, fingers crossed.
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Flight Paths to Home
The first time I flew to and from Asia from the UK was in 1995 and on every occasion since the flight path has either been over Siberia or China. Never has it followed the North Pacific, over Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, and onto western Scotland as it did this time.
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Tōkaidō – Walking West From Toyohashi
An uninspiring walk along the Tōkaidō from Toyohashi. Maybe it’s time to ride again.
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Donate to the Ukrainian Embassy in Tokyo
I saw this via Kyodo News this morning. If you are in Japan you can donate to the Ukrainian Embassy in Tokyo here ↓
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Adventure: Hiking for Kids in Once a Year Snow
Hiking up Mt. Miroku in once a year snow as the leader of a new local hiking club for kids.
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Gravel Cycling: Just Ride (then print)
Combining the gravel bike and the camera makes riding even more interesting. I rarely come back with any photos that I find particularly interesting but at least it helps me to see. After all, the bicycle and camera are two of the most wonderful inventions humanity has ever come up with.
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