Author: gori
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Rollercoaster Of Emotions – The Hardest But Most Rewarding Day Until Now
[2019-10-14] I woke up just before it started raining. I hoped to get a last photo of Mt. Fuji and enjoy a moment in Tenninmori Park, but luck was not in my favor. Minutes later, I was having breakfast at a Konbini at Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka, while waiting for the rain to stop and continue…
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Leaving Mount Fuji Behind – Thoughts on Solitude
[2019-10-13] The detour I took, and the waiting for the typhoon to pass, made me late in my general schedule. My new plan was to circle Fuji from the southeast, going downhill directly to the coast. Having eaten something for breakfast, I left the Michi no Eki at 7 a.m. to stop five minutes later…
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Typhoon Days – 3 Days Wrapped in The Mountains Waiting For The Threat To Pass
After the news about the “strongest typhoon of the decade” (Typhoon Hagibis) coming to Japan, I had to change my plans and escape to the nearest and most accessible mountains. Primarily because it was going to reach land in three days very near to my location. I had found refuge at a small Michi no…
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Just When I Thought It Couldn’t Get Worse – But I Discovered Something That Saved Me
[2019-10-10] After a peaceful night in a dark park in Zushi, I woke very early, worried about the possible upcoming typhoon. I started checking the news and wrote to my friend, but it was still too early. I packed up everything and went for breakfast. Then I received the bad news: The typhoon was coming…
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Rough Ride, But Fully Excited – Arriving At Shonan
[2019-10-09] My last adventure in Yokohama was the Sankeien, a beautiful Traditional Garden. I left there at 11 a.m. because I had to continue my ride to my next city: Kamakura. It was a short distance from there, about 20km, but I saw many mountains on the map. I didn’t know how difficult it would…
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Huge Traditional Japanese-Style Garden
[2019-10-09] It was close to 9 a.m., and I was riding through Yokohama heading south. The next city on my journey was quite near (less than 25 km), so I planned a visit to a traditional Japanese garden that was near my way. Fortunately, I could use the ‘Grutto Pass‘ so I have access without…
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Midnight And Morning Experiences at Yokohama
Traveling across Japan, you will find communal bathhouses almost in every neighborhood. They are called Sento (if you want to know more about them, watch this video). I decided to use them on my trip to stay clean; I was so convinced it was going to work that I didn’t search for other alternatives. [2019-10-08]…
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Goodbye, Tokyo – First Day of Real Adventure, Discovering New Concerns
[2019-10-08] Just before leaving Tokyo, I visited the Shinagawa Shrine. I loved that you can find peaceful and quiet places around noisy avenues. As soon as you enter the shrine, you can feel the calm. I couldn’t understand how it was so noiseless there, in the middle of the city life. It was around 10am…
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Prelude To My Adventure – Last Night In Tokyo
[2019-10-07] Again, I found myself full of fear, on the verge of being alone again, this time for good, at least until the end of October, when I planned to meet my friend in Osaka. Also, again, anxious; with doubts on my journey, my bike, me. I wasn’t ready yet (mentally). It was Monday and…
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American Doggu, Latin Party, Japanese Craziness
[2019-10-05] Following a magical morning at Ghibli Museum and being still tired from the previous night, I devoted my afternoon to sleep at my friend’s home in Hamura, unknowingly of what expected me the following hours. My friend planned to show me the party side of the city, walking around the busiest night districts. Something…
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A Very Expected Magical Morning – Ghibli Museum is a Must, and other Amenities at Inokashira Park
[2019-10-05] I woke up that morning with a big hangover (the night before I had fun with some friends and got to sleep after 3 am). I was screwing it up a bit. I was tired and just wanted to sleep more, but I had to get up to achieve my big plan for the…
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Unsettling Morning, Uplifting Day, Entertaining Night
[2019-10-04] After a doubtful and fearful night, I woke up with the sound of raindrops. I hadn’t slept enough because I didn’t want to be seen camping there, so I put an alarm at 5:30 am. It was still a bit dark in the big Toyama Park, so I hurried and packed how I could.…