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May 21

the ever-reliable bicycle, parked in front of Kishiwada Castle, on day 1 of big bike '26. the sky is blue and the castle is japan.

big bike '26 highlights inbound. here's day 1, outside Kishiwada Castle. (I'll actually go inside it.. one day.)

April 7

it's that time of year again! the temps are rising, the sun is periodically shining, and I'm once again hauling my extremely unfit frame across Japan on two wheels.

this year we're doing roughly the reverse of big bike '25: heading south to Wakayama first, then crossing to Shikoku and circumnavigating the southern and western coast, followed by another run through the Shimanami Kaido and moseying on up the coast back to Osaka. my route plan puts it at about 1100km - a sizeable increase from last year, but spread over a full two weeks so I have a tiny bit more rest time.

my aim is to stream the majority of the trip, with basically the same setup as last year. the show starts on Saturday (11th April) at... probably around 11am local time (2pm NZT.) let me know if you tune in!

-G

February 15

The inside view of the roof of a rest area on a hiking trail in Osaka, Japan. The layout of the panels and supports photographed from a neutral angle create an interesting visual symmetry.
A broken section of a knee-height fence on the edge of a cliff, strapped with yellow tape stating “Staff only”
Porthole view of Tsuruhashi Shopping Street from train platform. A restaurant sign likely untouched for at least 50 years hangs coated in train grime.

January 1

The first sunrise of 2026, as seen from a riverside road in Osaka

along comes twenty twenty six.

December 28

View from the 46th floor overlooking Hommachi, facing west. Kobe is visible, though misty.

December 4

View from 2F sidewalk facing towards west side of Cosmosquare area, overlooking a small water channel. A cat exists in this photo.

one more year.

December 3

Jikochuu, opening for a special session after my birthday dinner

November 28

Late afternoon shot of Takenokuma Café in Minamioguni, Kyushu
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