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Kyushu: The Man in the Mountains

Asia, Japan

Kyushu in September is hot. There’s little respite, the days are oppressive and the nights don’t cool off like they do in other parts of the world. A drive up...

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NZ90: 787 at the gate, Tokyo Narita

Asia, Japan

1 October, 2024

This was the ride home from an epic Japanese adventure. Economy was half empty, quiet. Managed to get a few Z’s during the overnight flight back to Auckland, NZ. Arrived...

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The Setting Sun Over the South China Sea

Asia, Japan

24 September, 2024

At an onsen near Ichikikushikino – and a spectacular sunset over the South China Sea As Japan’s third-largest island, Kyushu offers an intoxicating blend of natural wonders, rich history, and...

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