Meijimura, huge building museum near Nagoya. Amazed to learn part of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel was saved.
Category: Living
Cycling Across the Seto Inland Sea
When I look across Japan’s Seto Inland Sea I see small islands, distant volcanic hills, ocean-going ships, sleek bridges, all sitting on a bright palette of blues and greens. The Inland Sea has energy: it connects three of Japan’s main islands (Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku), and the Pacific Ocean with the Sea of Japan. I’ve…… Continue reading Cycling Across the Seto Inland Sea
Cycling Across the Seto Inland Sea
Posted Cycling Across the Seto Inland Sea.
Serendipity
Saw the sea from Matsuyama Castle, so went to the sea. At the sea realized two Shikoku 88 temples were near… . etc.
Cycling from Shikoku to Honshu
Cycled across the Seto Inland Sea on bridges and islands: 45 miles between main islands Shikoku and Honshu.
Old Streetcars
I love Matsuyama’s old streetcars. Some go back to the 1950’s.
Kyushu Island to Shikoku Island
Today (Thursday) two trains, 400 miles, Fukuoka (Kyushu Island) to Matsuyama (Shikoku Island).
Travel Gear: Hiking Pants
As I was stretching, clambering, grappling over rocks in Kirishima National Park, I replayed in my head the most recent encounter with a fellow hiker. The woman had made the usual greeting, then a look of dissonance flashed across her face. I’d seen that look before when I’ve thoughtlessly put a shoe on tatami, or…… Continue reading Travel Gear: Hiking Pants
Avoiding Arrest
Posted Travel Gear: Hiking Pants. My efforts not to get arrested.
Satisfied Inner Child
Riding a bullet train, Kagoshima–Fukuoka, through lots of tunnels. My inner child is being satisfied.