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Plans have been made and time set aside; the journey beckons. What to bring is always a topic of travelers. Too much or too littl...

Ingredients BaconOnionTomatoCheeseBlack pepperTabasco to taste In the Japanese title, dainashi means the “absence” (nas...

While riding my bike (The Beaver) through an unknown town, my thoughts often wander, depending on the surrounding environment...

Daisen G-Beer may be one of the most remote breweries in Japan, but there is nothing remote about the familiar flavors of the...

Slip into the hot water. Rest your head on the edge of the tub and stare at the ceiling. “Ahhh…” all that tension is released. Ja...

Starting from the Tokyo outskirts, this ride takes us across the island of Honshu. Many cyclists try to ride across Japan’s l...

Hot summer days are here, and it is time for moving your feet at your favorite outdoor summer festival. Whether you are making th...

A hot dish on the trail can warm the soul or, if you are not careful, burn the tongue. Most people assume you need a Dutch oven o...