{"id":3260,"date":"2026-10-26T18:31:48","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T09:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3260"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T02:22:09","slug":"en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3260","title":{"rendered":"Wakacin | Travel, Running &#038; Japanese Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group wk-site wk-en is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-header is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-wordmark wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3260\">WAKACIN<\/a><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-navigation is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-menu wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3261\">Journal<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3262\">About<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3263\">Work with me<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3173\">MA Ritual<\/a><\/p><p class=\"wk-language wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=65\">\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/a> \/ <strong>EN<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><main class=\"wp-block-group wk-main is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-hero is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-hero-copy is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">WAKACIN \u00b7 MOVE &amp; EXPLORE<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading wk-hero-title\">More movement.<br>More discovery.<\/h1><p class=\"wk-lead wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button wk-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3261\">Explore the journal \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-hero-image is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_3502.jpeg\" alt=\"Climbers above the clouds on Mt. Fuji\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"wk-photo-caption wp-block-paragraph\">FIELD NOTES \/ MT. FUJI, JAPAN<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" id=\"start\"><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">THE JOURNAL<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-section-heading is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \">Choose your gear. Plan your next adventure.<\/h2><p class=\"wk-textlink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3261\">All selected stories \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-grid is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/salomon-adv-skin-12-w-back.jpg\" alt=\"A 12L vest for everyday runs?\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">01 \/ GEAR<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3248\">A 12L vest for everyday runs?<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wk-muted wp-block-paragraph\">My experience with the Salomon ADV SKIN 12, including fit and the women\u2019s model.<\/p><p class=\"wk-textlink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3248\">Read the story \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_3502.jpeg\" alt=\"Before you climb Mt. Fuji\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">02 \/ TRAVEL<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3091\">Before you climb Mt. Fuji<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wk-muted wp-block-paragraph\">Seven apps I prepared for my climb, with notes from the trail.<\/p><p class=\"wk-textlink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3091\">Read the story \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-card is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/huntr-rice-bag-reel.jpg\" alt=\"Trying HUNTR Games in Brunei\"\/><\/figure><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">03 \/ RUNNING<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3216\">Trying HUNTR Games in Brunei<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"wk-muted wp-block-paragraph\">A first-hand account of a new race, from training to taking part.<\/p><p class=\"wk-textlink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3216\">Read the story \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-feature wk-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_1481-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Japanese calligraphy at home\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-feature-copy is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">OUR SMALL BUSINESS \/ MA RITUAL<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \">A little Japan.<br>A moment for yourself.<\/h2><p class=\"wk-muted wp-block-paragraph\">A calligraphy kit by Wakana and Marcin. A quiet way to experience Japanese culture at home, wherever you live.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button wk-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?p=3173\">Explore MA Ritual \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-about-row wk-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">THE PERSON BEHIND THE STORIES<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \">Hi, I\u2019m Wakana.<\/h2><p class=\"wk-muted wp-block-paragraph\">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\u2019t go to plan.<\/p><p class=\"wk-textlink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3262\">Our story \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-work is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">READ \/ TRY \/ CREATE<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading \">Let\u2019s make something useful.<\/h3><p class=\"wk-muted wp-block-paragraph\">For content collaborations and practical support with life in Japan, see how we can work together.<\/p><p class=\"wk-textlink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wakacin-lifestyle.com\/?page_id=3263\">Work with me \u2197<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p class=\"wk-disclosure wp-block-paragraph\">Some articles contain advertising or affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Wakacin earns from qualifying purchases. MA Ritual is our own brand.<\/p><\/main><div class=\"wp-block-group wk-footer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-wordmark wp-block-paragraph\">WAKACIN<\/p><p class=\"wk-muted wp-block-paragraph\">MOVE &amp; EXPLORE \u00b7 Practical guides for your next adventure.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wk-footer-links wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/wakacin_dayo\/\">Instagram<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdIuGoG6FkXB0bm-0XsHvJg\">YouTube<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/tvxVXSbvThdFg3WQ7\">Contact<\/a><\/p><p class=\"wk-small wp-block-paragraph\">\u00a9 Wakacin \u00b7 Wakana &amp; Marcin<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WAKACIN JournalAboutWork with meMA Ritual \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e \/ EN WAKACIN \u00b7 MOVE &amp; EXPLORE More movement.More discovery. 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