Tag - Shimanami Kaido

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido Day 1

Stretching across six islands in the Seto Inland Sea, the Shimanami Kaido is a sprawling 70 kilometer cycling course with some amazingly beautiful views. The course meanders past citrus fields and over huge suspension bridges, along quiet beaches and through bustling towns — I...

Cherry blossoms in Izumijomon Park in Joetsu

Deskwarming Diaries #25

Welcome to another edition of the Deskwarming Diaries, where an ALT is quickly realizing she has less than three months before she leaves Japan. This edition features some late cherry blossom pictures, Golden Week adventures, and a look at the future. Let’s jump in! First, the...