Written by Dave Kansai, Osaka - Sensory Overload and Calm in Osaka If a bike trip slows life down, then visiting the heart of major Asian city speeds life up. We’ve spent the last couple days mostly just wandering Osaka and Rinku City (Kansai). We’ve done a little shopping and some eating. But mostly, we’ve … Continue reading Sensory Overload and Calm in Osaka, Day 50– November 9

Written by Dave Toyokunizaki Auto Camp to Kansai, Osaka - Lap of Japan Complete – (25k, 152M) We’ve made it safely back to the Kansai Hatago Inn on the outskirts of Osaka – our lap of lower Japan is complete! We could have easily have ridden yesterday’s and today’s rides all in one day, both … Continue reading Lap of Japan Complete, Day 47– November 6

Written by Dave Tokushima to Toyokunizaki Auto Camp - Last night in the tent – (24k, 146M) We got to sleep in this morning as we only had about 6k to ride to reach the Wakayama ferry. Starbucks opened at 8AM so Nancy ran down and got us proper coffees. I offered to do it … Continue reading Last night in the tent, Day 46– November 5

Written by Dave Takamatsu to Tokushima – Last day on Shikoku – (71k, 480M) We had a good night’s sleep in the WeBase. It’s an ok hotel other than the price being too high, but that could have something to do with the holiday. And there is the little minor point that I could barely … Continue reading Last day on Shikoku, Day 45– November 4

Written by Dave Tamano to Takamatsu –Art Day – (14k, 87M) Today was all about getting out to the famous Naoshima Island to see the outdoor art and maybe one of the art museums. At least that was the plan. Most of the information about the island recommended spending the night there so that you … Continue reading Art Day, Day 44– November 3

Written by Dave Tsuyama (Hotel R9) to Tamano – Ramen Overdose Day – (83k, 860M) Our shipping container storage unit was mostly quiet overnight. Though it has to be said, either the trucks on the road next to our unit are huge, or the unit being off the ground magnifies how much they rumble. They … Continue reading Ramen Overdose Day, Day 43– November 2

Written by Dave Shimo-Hojo Tottori  to Tsuyama (Hotel R9) – Accidental Travel Treasures – (70k, 780M) It was quiet overnight in the bungalow, other than the trucks out on the highway which never really stopped all night. We couldn’t see any other campers in the park this morning so it wasn’t a case of a … Continue reading Accidental Travel Treasures, Day 42 – November 1

Written by Dave Matsue to Shimo-Hojo Tottori – Turbine Coastal Day – (83k, 380M) We enjoyed out mini-break in Matsue and once again enjoyed the Green Rich Hotel. It’s not fancy (as witnessed by the all-in-one toilet photo yesterday) but it is new, clean and very efficient. We killed the brekkie buffet again today but … Continue reading Turbine Coastal Day, Day 41 – October 31

Written by Dave Rest day – Matsue musings Laundry, shopping for supplies, phone calls to Moms, a bit of checking out Matsue and now there is barely time to have a soak in the hotel spa. Life as an adventure traveler is so hard! There are a couple foods you are supposed to try in … Continue reading Rest day – Matsue musings, Day 40 – October 30

Written by Dave Yonotsu  (Kushishima Campsite) to Matsue – Long monkey day – (97k, 789M) It was super quiet in the nice, small coastal Kushishima campsite. Although at some point it started rain – well technically it would have to have been no more than a couple sprinkles. We were in bed so early that’s … Continue reading Long monkey day, Day 39 – October 29