Peace out Japan! I’m headed to the airport after three weeks, 200 miles walked, 50 trains ridden, dozens of shrines visited and prayed at, 75 protein bars eaten (estimate), around 14,000 bows, 2 earthquakes (in the last 24 hours!), and very sore feet. It’s been a rad adventure, but not gonna lie I’m very excited to not live out of… Read More »Walking in Japan – Last days in Tokyo
An overview of my walk along the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo in Japan
Photos and observations from my first few days in Japan – walking the Tokyo neighborhoods of Asakusa, Ueno, Ginza, Jindaiji, Shibuya, and Shinjuku. I’ve always wanted to see and experience Japan, having also never traveled in Asia. As part of my two month sabbatical from my employer, I have carved out this three week sojourn, where I’ll be train traveling… Read More »Walking in Japan, Part One – Tokyo