Toyoura Bay, Kihoku
Kihoku and Minami Ise, on the Kii Peninsula, were regular destinations back in 2013. I had planned to do a photo project on the people and region but the plan fizzled out and got pushed aside. That was a mistake.
camping
Cycling: Tenryu, Southeast Nagano
Every now and then I get a strong desire to head out to Chausuyama (茶臼山), Urugi (売木), and Tenryu (天龍)
Bike Packing: Agematsu – Mt. Ontake
I did a short bike packing trip from Agematsu (上松) to Mt. Ontake (御嶽山) recently, catching the late afternoon train from
Cycling: Mt. Fuji & the Five Lakes
It’s impossible to put into words how I felt the first time I saw Mt. Fuji in all its splendor.
Cycling: 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 country. Some call it the Japanese Alpe d’Huez but I think comparing mountains is somewhat silly.