Local loop
28 October 2025
Kanda and surrounding areas
It took a really long time to deal with all the photos I took earlier, and by the time I left for my evening meander I was starving. Therefore I j....
Full of beans
28 October 2025
Mount Tsukuba loop
Probably the second most popular hike near Tokyo is Tsukuba. Much like the more popular Takao, it features 2 cable cars to take you to the top, he....
More tunnels under the track
27 October 2025
Ochanomizu to Shimbashi
Cheap ramen is better than expensive halal ramen. Read on for proof. Tonight I set off with no plan, walked south until I got to the Imperial Pal....
Tyrannosaurus leech
27 October 2025
Hachiokayama from Fujino station
First hike, a short one. There were numerous warnings that the entire area is infested with leeches, which are a new addition to many parts of Jap....
Vegan ramen is expensive
26 October 2025
Ochanomizu to Asakusa
Tonight I walked from where I am staying in Ochanomizu, to Asakusa. It is not very far, but it started raining again which took me to a ramen plac....
The line to touch the cat
26 October 2025
Gotokuji temple in Setagaya
A rainy non hiking day. My schedule is in tatters. I knew this about a week ago, but it should be fine from this point on, but this might mean hik....
Trains planes and rain
25 October 2025
Arriving at Tokyo Haneda
The rare third update in a day. Actually it was done when I woke up the next morning due to my late arrival. The second flight was better than the....
There were actually butterflies
25 October 2025
Singapore airport
I am currently re-hydrating in the Singapore airport briefly, and for the first time that I can remember the butterfly garden actually had butterf....
No drama departure
25 October 2025
Melbourne airport departure
It seems I have been dispatched to Japan to welcome in their first ever female prime minister, who may be an android, and possibly hopes to return....