Blog
Stories and photos from the road.
Missoula, MontanaSpending a Week at Home
Back in the states, relaxing with family.
Various LocationsMy Last Weeks in Japan; Dates with Haruka
My sweet but sad final days in Japan.
Gotemba, Shizuoka PrefectureHiking Mount Fuji
Finally taking my hiking career to the next level with Jan and Alex!
Gifu PrefectureTrip to Gifu with Zenji & Friends
Another full day road trip sight seeing adventure!
Kyoto and OsakaThe Last Week of Classes
My study abroad season begins to wrap up.
Obama, JapanTrip to Obama
Some relaxation at a beach and staying at a Japanese Ryokan.
KyotoBirthday Party, Bowling, and Tour Guide Days
Celebrating a classmate and guiding friends around Kyoto for a day!
TokyoSpontaneous Tokyo Trip!
Seeing friends from Denver in Tokyo!
KyotoLive Performances Round Two, and Skateboarding
My hair goes crazy & a run in with the police!
Various Kyoto LocationsMy First Live Show! Also, a Picnic, Hike, and Road Trip
Playing at a live house with my music club, and a short road trip.
Shiga, KyotoHiking Mount Bunagatake
Biggest hike (both elevation and length) in Japan so far!
Arashiyama, KyotoSaga Matsuri in Arashiyama
Local festival in Kyoto's suburbs!
Kyotonabe & Mount RyozenThe Weekend: Club Barbeques and a Hike!
Hiking with my boy Alex and a sponsored club BBQ!
Around Kyoto, JapanA Week of Spontaneous Activities
Not even sure how to summarize this one.
Nara & Uji, Kansai RegionVisting Nara and Uji!
A fun day trip with two of my classmates!
Universal City, OsakaMy First Live Concert In Japan: SCANDAL!
First concert in Japan!
Doshisha University & Around KyotoSome Thoughts on Japanese Culture
Reflecting on what I've observed so far in Japan.
Shijo & Mount Hiei, KyotoMy Craziest Weekend So Far
Overnight excursions gone crazy.
Various Locations in KyotoGolden Week Activities
New food & making some music!
Kurama-Dera, KyotoA Beautiful Sunday Hike
Hiking Kifune shrine with a classmate!
Meihan Sportsland Track, Nara, JapanDoshisha's Car Club Newcomer Event
Riding along with professional drivers on a mountain drift course!
Doshisha University & Kyotonabe Campus, KyotoSecond Week of School Already Gone
Commuting for class, good eats, and cooking myself.
Doshisha University, KyotoFirst Week of Classes Over!
Discovering great spots both on and near campus!
Fushimi Inari, KyotoVisiting Fushimi Inari with my Aunt Mary Lou
Taking in some new views after an unexpected visit.
Hiroshima, JapanHiroshima Trip Day Three
Hiking for the last day of our Hiroshima trip!
Miyajima, Hiroshima, JapanHiroshima Trip Day Two
Exploring a small island in Hiroshima with a famous shrine!
Downtown Hiroshima, JapanHiroshima Trip Day One
Taking a trip to Hiroshima with my buddy Alex the last few days before school.
Doshisha Kyotonabe Campus & Cosmos Park, Ukyo WardA Spontaneous Adventure with Doshisha's Car Club
A spontaneous day trip to the mountains to watch some rally cars rip around on dirt!
Kamogawa River, Doshisha Campus, and Nanzen-ji, KyotoCherry Blossoms In Kyoto
Exploring new parts of Kyoto with new friends from school.
Sapporo, HokkaidoHokkaido Trip Part IV
Wrapping up my Hokkaido trip after making some new friends.
Niseko, HokkaidoHokkaido Trip Part III
Two days of skiing at a scenic resort.
Niseko, HokkaidoHokkaido Trip Part II
Waiting out some rain in a touristy ski village.
Sapporo and Otaru, HokkaidoHokkaido Trip Part I
A little solo trip to Japan's most northern prefecture.
Shijo, KyotoHaving a Blast in Kyoto
A little bit of pre-semester partying before classes start.
Downtown KyotoMy First Week In Japan
First steps in Japan for the beginning of my study abroad!