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More discovery.

Practical guides to running, hiking and active travel in Japan and beyond. Find first-hand experiences, thoughtful gear choices and useful preparation for your next adventure.

Climbers above the clouds on Mt. Fuji

FIELD NOTES / MT. FUJI, JAPAN

THE JOURNAL

Choose your gear. Plan your next adventure.

A 12L vest for everyday runs?

01 / GEAR

A 12L vest for everyday runs?

My experience with the Salomon ADV SKIN 12, including fit and the women’s model.

Before you climb Mt. Fuji

02 / TRAVEL

Before you climb Mt. Fuji

Seven apps I prepared for my climb, with notes from the trail.

Trying HUNTR Games in Brunei

03 / RUNNING

Trying HUNTR Games in Brunei

A first-hand account of a new race, from training to taking part.

Japanese calligraphy at home

OUR SMALL BUSINESS / MA RITUAL

A little Japan.
A moment for yourself.

A calligraphy kit by Wakana and Marcin. A quiet way to experience Japanese culture at home, wherever you live.

THE PERSON BEHIND THE STORIES

Hi, I’m Wakana.

Japanese, married to Marcin from Poland, and always finding something new to try. I share the useful details as well as the things that didn’t go to plan.

READ / TRY / CREATE

Let’s make something useful.

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