Checking on my future hotel
30 October 2025
Soba in Okachimachi
I thought I would feel more tired after my hike. I did not. So I pushed on and now today is a 40k step day. Good times. I headed north over a hil....
Better than last time
30 October 2025
Tonodake loop
Today was my third time going to Tonodake. The last 2 times I continued on to Mount Tanzawa, however today I took a different route up that is a b....
Neonification
29 October 2025
Shinjuku to Shibuya
Due to hotel prices and my notorious cheapness, I always stay on the east side of Tokyo, which is cheaper than Shinjuku or Shibuya. It is only 15 ....
Stop and smell the roses
29 October 2025
Jindai botanical gardens
Rest day today, to celebrate I went to one of the rose gardens of Japan, and it was in full bloom, signs told me so from miles around. Getting th....
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....