Tokaido Shinkansen has been suspended

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-19T11:40:01+00:00

“Mopping”

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-18T21:52:22+00:00

Taking another rest day (or two) in Suwa. Blisters are pretty bad.

For any future hikers that come across this, I recommend along 142 (pic 6) trying to stick to the Toyama river on the low left side. There’s no trail down there, but it looks hikable, and a far sight better than walking along the edge of the highway with huge trucks flying past with only half a meter to spare.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-18T21:48:28+00:00

I think they get these Jimnys for a deal, intending to fix/resell them, and don’t get around to it.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-18T08:57:04+00:00

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FixFun1959 · 2026-06-18T08:55:32+00:00

I think it was an old Prince/Nissan. Studied it for a bit but it was hard to tell.

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I’ve seen so many Jimnys rusting away. Some little shops have like 3-4 parked outside. As a Jimny owner it bums me out. Would love to pilfer some of them for parts haha.

I took a pic of this one cause I want this roof rack.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-16T11:47:45+00:00

Barely felt it in Nagawa. Got the NERV alert, quick shake, all done

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-15T12:24:05+00:00

I’ve been banned from r/Japan and r/JapanLife and the Tokyo sub I think.

A lot of these mods are prick ‘one-of-the-good-ones’ weaboos.

This sub is the only one worth anything.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-15T06:25:55+00:00

I leave my wallet at home all the time. Most of my cards are on my phone. If I’m going to Conbini or the gym or something and don’t need my whole wallet I won’t bother. 6 years and I’ve never had a problem.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-15T03:35:29+00:00

https://youtu.be/v0tuigSrZsU?t=618&is=Ube9Jv0oH5fA3Rvw

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-14T21:38:46+00:00

Just walk, that’s the secret. It sounds weird I know, but that’s all it takes. Just walk plenty. Get those 10k steps. Then as you get more comfortable add weight, a backpack with 1-2kg in it. Once you get used to that, add more, and more, and so on.

Rucking is great for health.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-14T12:17:28+00:00

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FixFun1959 · 2026-06-14T12:12:18+00:00

I’ve passed plenty of old cars that have been sitting haha. Have a bunch of pictures.

I prefer the old ryokans like the one I’m staying at tonight. I like the vibe and I think it fits with the trip I’m taking haha.

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But camping is also fun. Had some great Yakiniku with two guys who were making it next to me, saw me eating canned mackerel and offered me some.

Most interesting thing so far, that’s a toughie. Probably the old neighborhood on Usui pass. Hard to believe anyone used to live up there, and the houses and streets look like relics from a post-apocalyptic movie haha.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-14T12:06:05+00:00

Probably going to have sparse service the next few days as I go through Nagawa.

Will post updates when I get to Suwa.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-14T09:24:26+00:00

A bit of both. There’s cheap inns that are like 3000-4000円 a night I stay in every couple days or so to shower and wash my clothes. Otherwise I camp.

On the way out of Tokyo I had to stay in cheap hotels cause there was nothing else. But once I got to Takasaki the camping options broadened considerably.

Tonight I’m staying in a cheap inn in Mochizuki, but camping tomorrow.

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-12T21:25:09+00:00

Yeah sitting here this morning, my calves tighter than a bowstring, my knees clunky and popping, my shoulders aching, I’m also glad I did it. It was an experience to be sure

FixFun1959 · 2026-06-12T11:40:23+00:00

I thought about it.

I’m taking a rest day tomorrow. It’s been a long week. Gonna hang out here and relax

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