Jonanjima Seaside Park: Planes Overhead, a Dog-Friendly Beach & Parking (Tokyo)
A visit to Jonanjima Seaside Park in Ota City, Tokyo, with my wife and our Shiba Inu, Momiji. Just s...
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Sagamihara Asamizo Park Hydrangeas | Free Parking & Dog-Friendly Shade Walk
A June hydrangea walk at Sagamihara Asamizo Park in Kanagawa, with our Shiba Inu. Is parking free? W...
10 Dog-Friendly Parks & Easy Hikes in Kanagawa, Japan — All Tested with My Shiba Inu
Ten dog-friendly parks and easy hikes in Kanagawa, Japan — every single one walked and tested by a c...
Hananomiya Park at Lake Yamanaka: The Quietest Waterfall I Heard
A 50-something on a motorcycle arrived at the hot spring one hour too early, stumbled into a flower ...
I Underestimated a Kids' Park in Atsugi. The Slide Won.
A 50-something man, his wife, and their Shiba Inu Momiji visited Atsugi Kodomo no Mori Park in Kanag...
Yokosuka Museum of Art: Visiting Riken Yamamoto's Seaside Masterpiece — Closure Info, Time Needed & Tips
Yokosuka Museum of Art — designed by Pritzker Prize winner Riken Yamamoto — is closed for renovation...
Zama Serizawa Park: A Quiet Walk Beside a Wartime Underground Factory
A walk through Serizawa Park in Zama, Kanagawa, with my wife and our Shiba Inu Momiji. Beautiful law...
Is Mt. Nokogiri Dog-Friendly? Nihon-ji Temple Hike Time, Difficulty & Ropeway Fees — Tested by a 50-Something
Can you bring your dog to Mt. Nokogiri and Nihon-ji Temple? Yes — leashed dogs are allowed on the te...
Four Hours at the Sagamihara Giant Kite Festival
I waited for more than four hours on the Sagami River riverbed. My wife went home after two hours. M...
Japan's Hidden Gandhara: A Buddhist Stupa in Himeji That Blew My Mind
Less than a kilometer from Himeji Castle, there's a towering white Buddhist stupa that looks like it...
Izumi no Mori, Yamato: A Free Dog-Friendly Walk Where Old Japan Eased My Mind
Hi, I’m Hiroshi. Lately, I’ve been dealing with some friction at work — not the jo...
My Wife Rejected the Zoo, So We Went to Hakone Museum of Art — and the Gardeners Won My Heart
About 7 minutes Hi, I’m Hiroshi. You know that feeling when you’re on a day off, ready t...
I Took My Shiba Inu to the Sagami River and Found Japan’s Largest Kite Being Built
About 5 minutes Hi, I’m Hiroshi. “I’ve heard of it, but I’ve never actually ...
Fireflies in Yokohama? Kodomo Shizen Park with My Dog and Mt. Fuji
A New Year walk in Yokohama Kodomo Shizen Park with my Shiba Inu and wife. Ducks on the pond, a snow...
Takamatsu-yama Hiking from Komachi Shrine | Atsugi, Kanagawa (Parking, Trail, Time)
A short hike up Takamatsu-yama (147m / 482 ft) from Komachi Shrine in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture, b...
A Quiet Coastal Walk in Ninomiya with My Dog
Read time: About 10 minutes Feeling a little worn out lately? Staring at your phone all day until yo...
Hiking Kobo-yama & BBQ Near Tokyo: A Perfect Spring Day Close to the City
A complete guide to hiking Kobo-yama and BBQ near Tokyo. Cherry blossoms, beginner-friendly trails f...
Cherry Blossom Walk with My Shiba Inu in Kanagawa, Japan — A Dog-Friendly Spring Outing
A cherry blossom walk with a Shiba Inu in Kanagawa, Japan. Dog-friendly spring outing guide with tra...
Kinchakuda Manjushage Park: Is It Dog-Friendly? Walking with My Shiba Inu
Is Kinchakuda Manjushage Park dog-friendly? A first-hand walking guide with a Shiba Inu. Access info...
Hiking Mt. Takao with My Son: Inariyama Trail to Yakuo-in and a Strange Reunion
A father-son hike on Mt. Takao via the Inariyama Trail to Yakuo-in temple. Trail details, difficulty...
Winter Hiking in Japan: Tateishi to Mt. Okusu in 0°C Snow (4h 09m Trail Report)
Winter hiking report from Tateishi to Mt. Okusu in 0°C snow. A 4-hour trail guide through the Miura ...
Hachioji Castle Ruins Hike: Why I Seriously Underestimated This Trail Near Tokyo
Hachioji Castle Ruins hiking guide near Tokyo. What to expect on this underestimated trail including...
Dog-Friendly Winter Walk at Ishigakiyama (Ichiyajo) in Odawara, Japan
A winter dog walk at Ishigakiyama (Ichiyajo) castle ruins in Odawara, Japan. Dog-friendly trail guid...
Yokohama's Hidden "Mt. Takao": A 13km Hike Through History and Stunning Views
Discover Yokohama's hidden "Mt. Takao" — a 13km hike from Enkaisan to Kamakura with history, ocean v...
Machida Yakushiike Park: A Surprisingly Quiet Year-End Walk Near Tokyo
(Parking / Lunch / Footwear / Dog-Friendly Tips) Reading time: About 12 minutes Who This Article Is ...
Mt. Okura-takamaru & Mt. Hamaiba-maru: Two 1700m Peaks in 2.5 Hours Near Tokyo
(Okura-takamaru & Hamaiba-maru / Out-and-Back Route) Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes ( Laughs inc...
Adult Swimming in Japan: Why This 50-Year-Old Became a "Rookie Star" at the Pool
Why swimming in your 50s is the best exercise you're not doing. How this middle-aged beginner became...
Mt. Zukko Hiking in Hadano, Kanagawa: Easy Trail Perfect for Beginners Over 50
Just 15 minutes from the parking lot to the summit. Fall colors, quiet trails, and a touch of histor...
Sagamihara Planetarium Review: A Hidden Gem in Japan for Just $3.50
🌟 For the Tired Adults Out There Work drains you. Smartphones drain you. People drain you. Even inf...
Yushin Valley Autumn Hike in Kanagawa: A Reflective Walk Through Japan's Hidden Gorge
Autumn hiking in Yushin Valley, Kanagawa. A reflective walk through Japan's hidden gorge with fall f...
4 AM Morning Routine: How Waking Up Early Changed My Life in My 50s
How waking up at 4 AM transformed my life in my 50s. The morning routine, productivity gains, and he...
Mt. Ono Hiking in Kanagawa: Easy Trail with Stunning Mt. Fuji Views for Beginners
Mt. Ono hiking guide in Kanagawa, Japan. An easy beginner-friendly trail with stunning Mt. Fuji view...
Kinchakuda Manjushage Festival: When a Field of Red Spider Lilies Almost Made Me Cry
── Halloween Lantern Festival 2025 at Fuchinobe Park, Sagamihara 📖 Reading Time: About 10 minutes �...
Rainy Day Hiking in Tanzawa, Japan: Mountain Lodge Food & Workman Rain Gear Review
Mountain Hut Feast & the True Power of Workman’s XShelter Jacket A body tested by wind and rain, a h...
Dog-Friendly Day Trip: Tokyo Bay Ferry to Chiba — A Rainy Day Drive with My Shiba Inu
A dog-friendly day trip from Tokyo across Tokyo Bay Ferry to Chiba. Real driving route, pet ferry ru...
Ura-Takao Hidden Trail Guide: A Peaceful Hike from Kobotoke-Shiroyama Near Tokyo
A peaceful hike guide from Ura-Takao to Mt. Kobotoke-Shiroyama near Tokyo. Escape the crowds on this...
Oyama Afuri Shrine: Early Summer Hiking and a Meaningful Shrine Visit
A 50-something hiker's guide to Oyama Afuri Shrine in Kanagawa, with cable car access, summer tips, ...
Is Chigasaki Satoyama Park Dog-Friendly? Free Parking, Trails & What to Expect — A Local's Guide
Yes, Chigasaki Satoyama Park in Kanagawa is dog-friendly (leash required). Free entry, free parking ...
Okutama, Kashima Odori, and the Meaning of Home
A Super Cub ride through Okutama becomes a reflection on Kashima Odori, local memory, and the invisi...
Tanzawa Trail: Quiet Beauty from Yataro Forest Road to Fudo Falls
Tanzawa Trail: Quiet Beauty from Yataro Forest Road to Fudo Falls...
The Flower Moon and the Quiet Beauty of an Ordinary Night
A short reflection on the May Flower Moon, quiet light, and the kind of beauty that does not need to...
A Sunday Walk Through Oyamada Green Park with Momiji
A quiet Sunday walk through Oyamada Green Park with Momiji, followed by small routines that helped r...
Back Pain, Leeches, and Morning Ramen: A Children's Day Hike
🍜Back Pain, Leeches, and Morning Ramen – A Fully Loaded Children's Day Hike...
A Super Cub Ride Through Doshi Road to Lake Yamanaka
A quiet Golden Week ride from Sagamihara through Doshi Road to Lake Yamanaka, following the forests ...
A Local Sento, Back Pain, and a Small Weekend Reset
A short weekend visit to Machida Sakura no Yu, where warm water, local sento culture, and Momiji hel...
A Morning Walk, Watched Over by My Ujigami
On my morning commute, I took a detour to Muratomi Shrine — a quiet Ujigami shrine in Sagamihara tha...
Change Your Path Just a Little, and Life Might Follow
Change Your Path Just a Little, and Life Might Follow...
A Wild Moment in Okutama: Momiji, Monkeys, and a Horiemon Repost
Honestly, I had filmed it without much thought. At the time, I just thought, "Oh, monkeys on a wire....
Mountains, Sea, Momiji, and a Simple Fried Fish Reward
A quiet day with my wife and our Shiba Inu Momiji, surrounded by mountains, cherry blossoms, and the...