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Day 28
Day 28: Final Japan Updates I’m back home—sooner than expected—but my heart is full, and I’m riding the afterglow of a truly...
May 283 min read


500-Pound Giants: My First Sumo Tournament in Tokyo
It’s 2 a.m. in Texas. I’m hunched over the poker table, eyes heavy, constantly refreshing my phone. Why? I’m in a four-hour virtual...
May 223 min read


Days 10–19: Japan Updates
Japan has been everything I hoped for and more. It felt very me. A blend of structure and surprise, calm and chaos. I’ve continued making...
May 194 min read


Karaoke in the Red Light District
It started like any normal evening. After a short afternoon rest at the hostel, I set out to explore a new area of Osaka as the sun began...
May 193 min read


Death by Marbling: Kobe, Japan
Well, the day has finally arrived, the day I’ve been imagining for years: having a Kobe steak in Kobe, Japan. Every time I go on a trip,...
May 143 min read


Japan Day 10
It’s hard to believe it’s already been about 10 days in Japan, this trip is flying by. Along the way, I’ll be sharing more focused...
May 122 min read


Before Kobe: A Lesson in Umami
I’m sitting on a milk crate off to the side of a crowded alley in Kyoto, Japan, Using two stacked milk crates and a firm plastic board as...
May 82 min read


Day One - Japan
After around 20 hours of travel, I land around 2:30pm in Tokyo, home of 14 million people. My energy entirely fueled by eagerness to...
May 42 min read
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