Four years ago in 2021, I ran the route to Yeh Gangga beach. I was undertrained, and unprepared. But then the run was intended as an exploration run before finally aiming for the beach. This time, I was prepared. I trained and have run the 10k distance several times. I…
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Kyoto Zen Heart: A Day Trip to Arashiyama & Fushimi Inari
Kyoyo incredibly rich in culture and history, offering so much more than just stunning sights—it offers a chance to recharge the soul. Arashiyama: A Natural, Soothing Symphony We headed toward the famed Bamboo Forest. At the entrance, people were queueing, winding between the traditional rickshaws. Some were dressed elegantly, wearing…
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3 Things in Kobe: Melting Beef, Herb Garden and Light Show
Forget everything you think you know about steak. Our one day in Kobe had one mission: to chase that mythic marbling, that infamous slab of beef that promises to melt away your doubts (and, let’s be honest, your budget). Kobe Beef is probably the most known thing from this city,…
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Osaka Expo 2025: Stepping Inside the Wooden Spaceship and Finding Hidden Gems
The Osaka Expo 2025 was a thrilling return, marking my second World Expo experience after the unforgettable Shanghai Expo in 2010. This time, Osaka Expo returned with three powerful themes: Saving lives, empowering lives, and connecting lives—all centered on the main concept of ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives.’ The…
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Exploring Osaka Castle’s History and Museum
Osaka Castle is one of the most significant castles in Japan’s history. The magnificent structure witnessed the tumultuous transition of the Japanese warring era into the Tokugawa Shogunate, and it held an important role during that period. I felt a sadness knowing that the original castle, first built in 1583,…