New article release: A Guide to Hitchhiking in Japan
November 3, 2022
My latest article on the practicalities of how to hitchhike in Japan is out now in TokyoCheapo’s website. Feel free to take a look here
Tag: rural japan
Mt Nekodake: Azumaya’s Littler Neighbour
August 8, 2020
My friends and I finally found a day off that we shared (all of us work irregular shifts rather than having weekends or set days off) and agreed to go hiking together. It had been a while since our first escapade together to Myogi-san in Gunma Prefecture and we were keen for more. While not as precarious … More Mt Nekodake: Azumaya’s Littler Neighbour
Sake Brewing in Saku
May 9, 2020
Check out my latest article published on the travel website “All About Japan”. Link below. I recently participated in a sake brewing and Japanese culture experience called “Kurabito Stay“. While not exactly cheap, it is certainly memorable if you want a unique way to experience authentic Japan. The best part is you’re supporting a lesser … More Sake Brewing in Saku
Shakusonji Temple: Hidden Crannies of Japan #1
April 9, 2020
I decided to start a separate series of blog posts for those surprisingly not-so-rare moments where I randomly stumble across something epic in the middle of nowhere in Japan. Let’s talk about going off the beaten path. The posts will be mostly photo-based with a brief paragraph or two about how and where I find … More Shakusonji Temple: Hidden Crannies of Japan #1
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