Nov. 3, 2023 Goshikinuma Pond means five colorerd ponds. It is located near the Jododaira area in Fukushima Prefecture. The whole area is full of nature and varieties of trees. At this time of the year, we could see Autumn leaves everywhere. Also, the local stores were selling many local products such as wild mushrooms… Continue reading (Japan) Walk around Goshikinuma Pond
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(Japan) Hike around the crater of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji
Nov. 3, 2023 When people heard about Fukushima Prefecture, they often only think about the Great Earthquake, Tsunami and failure of Nuclear Power Plant in 2011. However, Fukushima consists of not only the coastline area, but also the mountainous area, which consists of volcanos, wetlands, peaks, ponds and hotsprings. This time we drove to Mt.… Continue reading (Japan) Hike around the crater of Mt. Azuma-Kofuji
(Japan) Cycling around Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko
May 29, 2021 Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the popular tourist spot around Mt. Fuji, because it has many beautiful spots. It was actually a long time ago when we brought our MTB to cycle around there, but there were some favorite places that I still remember now, so I dig into my old photos… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling around Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko
Differences between Japan and Korea (in the eyes of a traveller)
I have always thought that Japan and Korea is so similar, in terms of culture, languages, foods, environment… That was why I picked Korea as the destination of my 1st overseas bikepacking trip. However, in just a few days, I found several interesting differences that I would like share. Korea is one of the few… Continue reading Differences between Japan and Korea (in the eyes of a traveller)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 3)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 I stayed at this guesthouse because I read from reviews on google map that it includes very rich homemade breakfast. Although I had to wait till 8AM for breakfast, it well worths it! The breakfast was buffet style of many different Korean pickled vegetables, handmade (some even handpicked) by the hostess. Also,… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 3)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 2)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 Next day, my breakfast was self-cooked eggs and bread again. This time I made 3 eggs. The eggs in Jeju seems fresh, so almost like fake! And then, I left the little town, passing fishing port and the view of Hallasan, and headed east. At the top of a slope, I wanted… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 2)
(Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 1)
Oct. 12-16, 2023 Although I have been bikepacking, bike touring and camping around Japan for the last 3 years for almost 5000km, this is the 1st time I brought my bike overseas and going solo, in a country where I don’t know its language and Google Map does not work, so I was quite nervous… Continue reading (Korea) Bikepacking around Jeju (Part 1)
(Japan) Cycling Around Lake Biwa
Sept. 16-17, 2023 Lake Biwa (also called “Biwako”) is the largest fresh-water lake in Japan. It is located in Kansai area, just above Kyoto. I had always wanted to try cycling around Biwako. Recently, I found out from internet that there is a free parking lot in Misaki Park at the starting point, for people… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling Around Lake Biwa
(Japan) Best Places at South Izu
July 2023 This time we drove to Southern Izu to visit some of the best places. They are quite well-known to local Japanese, but not so known to foreigners. Yet, they are highly recommended, especially great to visit in the Summer. Ryugukutsu This a natural hidden sea cave next to Toji Beach, close of Shimoda… Continue reading (Japan) Best Places at South Izu
(Japan) Cycling Around Sado Island, Niigata
Aug. 6-11, 2023 Sado Island, belongs to Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Although it is the sixth largest island in Japan, it is not so well known to foreigners. As far as we cycled around the whole island (roughly 211km), we met only a handful of westerners. It is most well-known for having a gold mine,… Continue reading (Japan) Cycling Around Sado Island, Niigata