Tokyo Station → Fukuoka
I'm a bit behind in my writing as it's been one very full day after another, and a stack of stories and experiences I'll never forget. The next few newsletters I'll release in quick succession to catch up a bit. There'
Okutama & Hatonosu Canyon
Here in Japan, jetlag has me waking early. On Okutama day my eyes opened at gozen yonji gojuu ppun (4:50 a.m.), probably excitement from the thought of escaping the city heat. Teeth brushed, clothes on, pack checked. I felt like I was off to claim lottery winnings, grin
34 days in Japan
Welcome. I'm traveling through Japan for 34 days. It's my third trip, and I'm pushing into new territory geographically and personally. Let's get started. I landed in Tokyo around 4:30pm on Friday, August 29. My body was barely upright after the