So I'm currently watching through Yuru Camp Season 2 now that it's ended, and I've just finished episode 4. At the moment it's living up to the first season, and possibly even more. There's been a lesser focus on camping so far and more on everyday life in Yamanashi, which I'm absolutely loving. There was... Continue Reading →
The Journey Home
Since I got back I sort of forgot about blog writing and all that, but suddenly at around 3:45am on Friday morning, the last day of my two-week isolation, I felt the impulse to write what's happened so far. No Idea why. It was preventing me from sleeping though so I had to. This post... Continue Reading →
Yuru Camp Backpacking (part 3) / Bye Bye Japan
I won't do any contents links since there's only one Yuru Camp location in this post. If you're interested in reading my Yuru Camp content you can read part 1 and part 2 here. The rest is me accounting what I've been up to. Fortunately for those that came here for Yuru Camp, it's the... Continue Reading →
Yuru Camp Backpacking (Part 2)
So now for the second leg. These are the areas around Kofu, north of Minobu. Use the contents to skip to where you want, or read it in chronological order by heading to the next page. Part 1 will be linked below too. Selva/Liquor StoreLake ShibireWild CampingYamanashi StationFuefukigawa Fruit ParkHottarakashi OnsenEastwood Camping Grounds Link to... Continue Reading →
Work, Kuonji and Yuru Camp
I got picked up on Monday from Minobu Station by Damien, a french guy working at the ryokan. https://flic.kr/p/2iGQQSB This is where the Minobu Manju shop that's featured in Yuru Camp is, and it had a lot of customers. https://flic.kr/p/2iGQQTy There was also a few posters on the window of the souvenir shop. All the... Continue Reading →
Kawagoe: as Wholesome as Tsuki ga Kirei
So after recently rewatching Tsuki ga Kirei (As The Moon, So Beautiful), I knew I had to go to Kawagoe, where it takes place. It's a show that has a special place in my heart, and it's storyline is beautifuly simple and heartwarming. It's one of my favourites because it's very realistic in how it... Continue Reading →