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A Guide to Uji – Revisiting the scenic matcha town of Kyoto
Bicycle / Cycling / Hiking / Kyoto / Travel / Uji

A Guide to Uji – Revisiting the scenic matcha town of Kyoto

Posted on: October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Uji is one of Kyoto’s greenest towns, and for good reason! After all, it’s the matcha green tea capital of Japan – here’s a quick guide…

What are the best ways to see Mt. Fuji? (Top 5 recommendations)
Cycling / Mount Fuji / Mountain / Onsen / Ryokan

What are the best ways to see Mt. Fuji? (Top 5 recommendations)

Posted on: March 20, 2024July 30, 2025

Mt. Fuji is easily Japan’s most iconic natural landmark. Having visited Mt. Fuji many times over the years, here are my top 5 must-do’s!

5 cool things about cycling in Japan
Combini / Culture / Cycling / Society / Sports and Fitness

5 cool things about cycling in Japan

Posted on: November 8, 2023July 30, 2025

I’ve talked before about Japan being a cyclist’s paradise, so I thought I’d dive a little deeper into what makes cycling in Japan so awesome!

Buying a bicycle in Japan – reviewing Kon’s Cycle in Uji, Kyoto
Cycling / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Buying a bicycle in Japan – reviewing Kon’s Cycle in Uji, Kyoto

Posted on: August 28, 2023July 29, 2025

Kon’s Cycle is your one-stop shop for all your bicycle needs in Japan! Here’s how my experience at the Uji branch in Kyoto went down.

5 things NOT to do when cycling the Shimanami Kaido in Japan
Cycling / Shimanami Kaido / Sports and Fitness

5 things NOT to do when cycling the Shimanami Kaido in Japan

Posted on: July 14, 2023July 29, 2025

Shimanami Kaido is one of the most scenic cycling routes in the world. To ensure no dramas on your trip, avoid these 5 mistakes at all costs!

Journey to Yawata – cycling along Kyoto’s Kamo River
Cycling / Kyoto

Journey to Yawata – cycling along Kyoto’s Kamo River

Posted on: May 24, 2023July 29, 2025

They say it’s the journey, not the destination that matters. Having no particular interest in Yawata, I embarked on this cycle across Kyoto.

Shimanami Kaido is the best cycling route I’ve ever done
Cycling / Shimanami Kaido / Sports and Fitness / Travel

Shimanami Kaido is the best cycling route I’ve ever done

Posted on: January 12, 2023July 29, 2025

Shimanami Kaido is an incredibly scenic cycling route that spans 70km across six major islands. It is easily the best cycle I’ve ever done.

Lake Kawaguchiko bike ride – a great way to see Mt. Fuji
Cycling / Food / Mount Fuji / Sports and Fitness / Travel

Lake Kawaguchiko bike ride – a great way to see Mt. Fuji

Posted on: September 20, 2022August 28, 2025

Cycling around Lake Kawaguchiko with friends is easily among my top 5 best memories in Japan. Here’s why it’s a great way to see Mt. Fuji!

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