Hiking: Jōkōji – Mt. Dōju
17 years. That’s how long I’ve been cycling past the entrance to the Tōkai Shizen Hodō (東海自然歩道) next to Jōkōji Station (定光寺駅) without ever venturing past the entrance.
Aichi
Beach Life: Utsumi
It was only a short trip but in those brief hours I felt a tingle of joy, similar to what I felt a few years ago when I used to walk the streets randomly, taking portraits of strangers and quirky intriguing scenes.
Walking: Shutter Sounds and Raindrops
This past week has been one of the most emotionally challenging weeks of my life and it’s not over yet.
Hiking: Kasugai’s Three Peaks
Stand pretty much anywhere in Nagoya with an elevated view and look northeast. You’ll see a small mountain range slowly being eaten away by a quarry.
Mountain Biking: Nagoya Urban MTB・名古屋 MTB
When you think of big Japanese cities I doubt that mountain biking comes to mind. But if you know where to look even in the major urban sprawls you’ll be able to find potential trails.
Photography & Hiking: Hassoyama ・八曽山
Inuyama (犬山市) is famous for its castle and Meiji Mura theme park but the real gem of this small city
Photography & Cycling: Jokoji Temple・定光寺
Jokoji Temple (定光寺) in Seto (瀬戸市), just to the east of Nagoya – but closer to Kasugai in reality –
Cycling & Photography: Utsutsu Shrine・内々神社
Utsutsu Shrine is in my hometown of Kasugai, northeast of Nagoya and now is the best time of year to
