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Exploring Japan on bicycle is the best way to appreciate its beauty
Bicycle / Shimanami Kaido / Sports and Fitness / Travel

Exploring Japan on bicycle is the best way to appreciate its beauty

Posted on: March 29, 2025March 29, 2025

Japan’s bicycle culture is really one of the most sophisticated in the world with about half the population cycling as a means of commuting.

Bowling in Japan – visiting Lapyuta Bowl in Uji, Kyoto
Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Bowling in Japan – visiting Lapyuta Bowl in Uji, Kyoto

Posted on: March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

It was my first time bowling in Japan, and in Kyoto no less. It was quite surreal being the only foreigners here at Lapyuta Bowl.

Hiking up Mt. Takao offers scenic views of Hachioji city
Hiking / Mountain / Tokyo

Hiking up Mt. Takao offers scenic views of Hachioji city

Posted on: January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Standing at 599 meters tall, Mt. Takao overlooks the city of Hachioji in the western region of Greater Tokyo.

Top 5 hiking trails in Japan based on epicness and memorability
Hiking / Sports and Fitness / Travel

Top 5 hiking trails in Japan based on epicness and memorability

Posted on: January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

The best hiking trails are the ones burnt to memory forever. This list shows the 5 best hiking trails in Japan that I’ve ventured on (so far).

The best Japanese drinks to support your fitness journey
Drinks / Hiking / Sports and Fitness

The best Japanese drinks to support your fitness journey

Posted on: December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

Health & fitness are the cornerstones to living a fantastic life. These 5 Japanese drinks are sure to boost your performance and results.

Nishi-Uji Park – a great place for wall tennis!
Kyoto / Park / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Nishi-Uji Park – a great place for wall tennis!

Posted on: November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

A beautiful park in Uji’s west, Nishi-Uji Park is a community center with playgrounds, basketball courts, and best of all, a tennis wall!

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, 2023March 6, 2024

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.

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