At first glance, Tokyo is the consummate metropolitan giant – a hulking skyline of skyscrapers, gleaming department stores, flashing highways, and rapid trains. Public spaces are often overrun with people, whether they are casual loiterers waiting for friends or busy office workers rushing from one district to another. But Japanese culture is very much about balance; where the city exists

SUP is one of the best activities to learn as an adult. I come from a skiing background so it was relatively easy for me to keep my balance. The most difficult part is the paddling which requires a lot of strength in the upper body. I didn't have it when I started but you just build it up every

I have been doing SUP for 2 years now and land paddling (SUP on the pavement) was a natural continuation for me. I also love cross-stepping, Peter Pan and other fun longboard tricks. Note that I am learning and taking it easy. I would like to see you with me on that journey. Here is some info on the materials used

Every time you think Japan is done with the surprises, you discover a new facet that turns heads. Within the thousands of islands in the Seto Inland Sea lies a surreal coven of art – sleek museums, outdoor art installations, and innovative architectural gems have carved out an open-air gallery over the span of three islands. What was once a

Escaping the crowds has been an important part of my travel style and trip planning for a while. And with the current events and crowds getting bigger at famous destinations, finding off the beaten path places to travel to is becoming more and more important. I have always been someone seeking roads less traveled or strictly visiting in low and shoulder

I’m pretty sure every Tokyo guidebook has Tsukiji Fish Market penciled into the “top sights” chapter – after all, it was one of the largest wholesale fish markets in the entire world. It was also the site of the insanely competitive tuna auctions held before dawn (we’re talking millions of yen shelled out at 2 AM), huge slabs of fish