Cycling: Ena – Kasugai (avoiding Route 19)
Route 19 which runs through the Kiso Valley (木曽谷) from Matsumoto (松本) straight down to Nagoya (名古屋) is a horrible
Gifu
Bike Packing: Mizunami – Tatsuno – Akiba Highway
Mizunami – Tatsuno – the Akiba Highway Sometimes rides don’t go according to plan. This trip was certainly one of them.
Cycling, Camping: Nomugi Pass & Mt. Norikura
It’s no secret among cyclists in Japan that Mt. Norikura (乗鞍岳) is the highest road passable by bicycle in the
Bike Packing: Kasugai – Gero – Matsumoto
The good thing about living in central Japan is that you are only a few hours away from the Japanese
Hiking: Mt. Ontake
More from Mt. Ontake. I’m really looking forward to hiking up in winter and exploring the nearby villages a lot
Cycling: Climbing Mt. Norikura
On the climb up Mt. Norikura, central Japan. I don’t cycle up it as much as I should. 乗鞍岳から見える風景。自転車でもっと登らないと。
Cycling & Photography: Gifu
Gifu prefecture is a great place for cycling and since taking along my film camera on most rides I’ve started
Japan Earthquake: 1891 Mino-Owari Earthquake
Early last year I decided to do a little research and find out more about earthquakes in Japan. I was
