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I wanted to be a writer. Then I became one and realized I wanted to be outside. So now I write about being outside.
Living among the mountains of Matsumoto, Japan with a loving wife and three amazing kids, in a small house with a big rice cooker.
Blog
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Discovering the Temples & Shrines of Metoba – Part Two: Chosho-ji
History / Sightseeing -
55
Discovering the Temples & Shrines of Metoba – Part One: Rinsho-ji
History -
55
Craft Fair 2019: Matsumoto’s Got Talent!
Events -
59
The Shinshu Hana Festa: Flowers Even I Can Get Into
Nature / Events -
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Mountains of Blossoms – Part Three: Alps Park
Nature / Seasonal Topics / Sightseeing / Outdoor Activities -
52
You Don’t Have To Sneak in Like a Ninja
History -
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Mountains of Blossoms – Part Two: Hikarijo-yama
Nature / Sightseeing / Outdoor Activities -
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Mountains of Cherry Blossoms – Part One: Kobo-yama
Nature / Seasonal Topics / Sightseeing -
53
Cherry Blossoms Beyond the Castle
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45
Spring is Blooming in Matsumoto!
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56
Think You Know a Thing or Two About Wasabi?
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50
Well Well Well, What a Cool Map!
Sightseeing -
54
Matsumoto Castle’s East Side Story
Miscellaneous -
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Matsumoto Castle Ice Festival? Don’t Let the Name Fool You.
Winter Activities / Events -
59
Sankuro: Matsumoto’s Tradition of Burning Stuff
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56
Dōsojin: the Rock-Hard Protectors of Matsumoto
Miscellaneous -
48
Christmas-Spotting in Downtown Matsumoto!
Miscellaneous -
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This is One Museum That’s Hard to Miss
Culture Art -
75
“What’s With All the Frogs?”
History -
55
Autumn in Matsumoto: No Crowds, Just Colors
Nature