A shorter but meaningful return to Japan. Three days of exploration with Alex from the urban energy of Tokyo to the autumn serenity of Nasu Tochigi.
Six years after the epic 2017 journey, this trip represents a different kind of adventure - intimate, focused, and perfectly timed for autumn's most spectacular display. Written by Michael, documenting our shared adventure with Alex.
My first kick scooter adventure with Alex as we find our rhythm through Tokyo suburbs to Oyama. Six years since my last Japanese adventure, muscle memory slowly returns. The urban sprawl gives way to quieter roads as autumn colours begin to show. A gentle reintroduction to the meditative pace of kick scooter travel, now shared with a friend.
Read Day 01 →Day two was not about freshness or excitement for me. It was about grind. The longest day of our journey tests my endurance over enthusiasm. Hours stretch ahead with only my determination for company. This is where my real journey begins - in the quiet spaces between destinations.
Read Day 02 →My last day. Short distance but climbing into the mountains for Gordon's wedding. Purpose drives my final push through autumn landscapes. A journey that began with my wanderlust ends with celebration. Sometimes the best adventures lead us exactly where we need to be.
Read Day 03 →