#3for31 Day 3 is over! The first sunny day in December was still a cold day. Winter is here, damn. Today was like any other running day, wake up, get going. As I mentioned yesterday, today was scheduled to be an easy day, nothing crazy, 3-4 miles. My body is […]
When researching Kyoto, there’s always a picture of a bamboo grove or forest (Selfies in a bamboo forest), and it looks like the setting of a movie. For the most part it is, and it’s a huge let down. I’m really have no clue why it’s there, I was expecting […]
Fushimi Inari-Taisha is the #1 thing to do in Kyoto. No question. I’m not that big on architectural marvels, but Fushimi Inari-Taisha is amazing. Mind-blowing. This shrine sits at the base of the Inari mountain which is 233 meters above sea level. This shrine is recognizable for its thousands of […]
Day 2 for #3for31 was another rainy-ass run. Running in the rain sucks. It gets in your face, in your shoes, pants, it’s annoying. The worst weather you can run in is cold temperatures coupled with rain. It’s not cold enough for snow, so it’s almost freezing rain and accumulates […]
Day 1 of the #3for31 challenge went off without a hitch. Aside from the cold and the rain, it was great. The #3for31 challenge was created by Robin Arzon who is a street athlete, fitness instructor, and all-around bad ass. My running buddies and I are officially in the running/racing […]
Kiyomizu-Dera has one of the most beautiful views in all of Kyoto, probably second to Fushimi Inari-taisha. Let me first say, that the view was fucking amazing! Awesome. Incredible. Like going to the Empire State Building in New York, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Kiyomizu-Dera is a must. […]
One reason why I came to Taiwan was to experience the street food and night markets. When people talk about wanting a “home-cooked meal”, street food is just that. You’re talking about families that take their recipes and start a business. This relation of home-cooked meals to street food is […]
I was right about to leave Japan and one meal had escaped me, Tonkatsu. I don’t mean Tonkotsu or Menchi-Katsu, Ton-muthafucking-KATSU! This is the Japanese food I grew up eating, specifically in Hawaii at Hifume Restaurant (No longer there). Every bite of Tonkatsu I have takes me back to those […]
A recent article I came across from a Japanese newspaper showed that for Japan to stay in touch with the latest style, they have to import goods from New York City, specifically Brooklyn. That’s fucking crazy! Maybe it’s just a small sector or specific products, but that idea is new […]
With the Typhoon in Japan earlier this summer, it was impossible to get much training in. One day however, the clouds parted and I could get a solid run in. While staying in Shibuya a popular running areas locals recommended were Meiji Jingu and Yoyogi Park. If you go before […]
I’m cheap for almost all things, and Japan has opened my eyes to the quality of food for low prices. For the cost of a subway ticket, which isn’t expensive, you can have a decent bite of food. For a long subway ride, you could probably buy a meal. One […]
Tim Ho Wan is the cheapest Michelin starred restaurant in the world. This means, they are the ultimate “bang for your buck” restaurant. The Michelin star designation means they serve amazing food and have great service. I’d assume Tim Ho Wan has served a million plus people throughout their lifespan […]
