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Setsubun: Throwing soybeans at demons?

Today is Setsubun (節分), a festive occasion in Japan during early Spring that takes place

By Will / 2 February 2022

By Will / 14 June 2023

After exploring and enjoying the sights of Shikoku, my ferry across the Seto Inland Sea takes me into Okayama prefecture...

By Will / 10 June 2023

Leaving Hiroshima behind, I begin the cycle ride towards Onomochi and the start of the Shimanami Kaido cycling route. I...

By Will / 5 June 2023

Cycling out of Hikari, I make very good progress on the flat roads north towards Miyajima and Hiroshima. There are...

By Will / 1 June 2023

With the storm having passed, it's time to get riding again and leaving Kyushu for Honshu. The plan is to...

By Will / 29 May 2023

Fukuoka is Kyushu's largest and most populous city, considered a cool destination for most Japanese. An important harbor city situated...