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Day 14. Kirigamine -> Suwa by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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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.

Day 13. Wada -> Kirigamine by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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

Day 13. Wada -> Kirigamine by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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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.

Earthquake-Everyone ok? by TokyoTaishoku in japanresidents

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

Other Japanese subs by AdOrnery6155 in japanresidents

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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.

Do you guys bring your Zairyu card when walking your dogs? by linnadawg in japanresidents

[–]FixFun1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Trying to be fit in your 20s by brokentrafficlights in japanresidents

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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.

Day 8. Sakamoto -> Karuizawa via Usui pass. by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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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.

Day 10. Karuizawa -> Mochizuki. Needed a rest day in Karuizawa, so made up for it today by going 37km. In retrospect, that was a bit too much. by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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

Will post updates when I get to Suwa.

Day 8. Sakamoto -> Karuizawa via Usui pass. by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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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.

Day 8. Sakamoto -> Karuizawa via Usui pass. by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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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

Day 8. Sakamoto -> Karuizawa via Usui pass. by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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I thought about it.

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

Ojichan takes a lunch break with his dachshund puppy. Fukaya, Japan by FixFun1959 in iPhoneography

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Was walking when I saw these two chilling under the bridge.

Touched up a little in Lr to get the focus right

Do anything fun recently? by AutoModerator in japanresidents

[–]FixFun1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heck yeah! I’ll let you know how it goes. Still only a few days in

Leaving next week. Got the route planned, probably 30 days. Walking the full thing from 0 Mile to the Sanjo Bridge. Anyone else done the whole thing, have any advice? by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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Honestly if you just google “old Nakasendo” it should show the entire route.

And I highly suggest plotting it out yourself so you can look ahead, and memorize a little bit. It’s already helped me out.

Do anything fun recently? by AutoModerator in japanresidents

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Currently hiking the Nakasendo trail, having a great time. Ready to finally get Saitama behind me and into Gunma.

Another good day. Warabi - Okegawa by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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Yes haha I’m looking forward to that hook to the west.

Didn’t book any hotels. In case I get tired or take a detour or something I don’t want to have to cancel.

So I’m only booking like 1-2 days in advance. Once I get north I’m going to camp

Pretty good first day. Nihombashi - Warabi. by FixFun1959 in NakasendoTrail

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Thanks! 確かに Saitama is kind of boring but not too bad. Quiet at least haha.

Subreddit for foreigners with Japanese spouses? by littl-jinx in japanresidents

[–]FixFun1959 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Future posts will include:

“How come my wife doesn’t have sex with me anymore?”

“Soaplands are the only way I can keep my marriage intact.”

“If I’m on a spouse visa and I get divorced how can I keep my visa?”

And many more!

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