Tag: japan
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Yamathon 2025: Running Around Tokyo
Last fall, when I learned about the Yamathon, a chance to traverse the iconic Yamanote train line around central Tokyo on foot, I knew I had to do it.Note: True Yamanote line fans will listen to this video in the background as they read this post. Background Last year, I was in the middle of…
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How I ChatGPT
I’m not a big latest hot trends kinda guy, but even I could only resist the lure of AI for so long. With some extra time and energy on my hands lately, I’ve been diving into the world of artificial intelligence. Whether it’s learning about the latest AI-powered business ideas on YouTube, doing coding projects…
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Optimizing Tokyo Trains
Imagine this, you’re on vacation… To Japan no less! You’ve made it to Tokyo and it’s time to take your first train; you figure out tickets and step onboard. After scanning left and right, there’s a decision to be made… Where do I sit? After years of rigorous research AKA riding Tokyo trains, I have…
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My First Japanese Disc Golf Tournament
On November 19, 2023, I played my first Japanese disc golf tournament. It was the 36th Tochigi Championships. I had a blast! I got talked into registering only a couple weeks beforehand and I’m grateful I did – it was my favorite competitive disc golf experience. My Frisbee Background Frisbees have been a part of…
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Regions of Japan
Intro I’ve been wanting to organize my thoughts on this topic for a long time. Living in Japan now, I’ve learned some Japanese geography. This is an effort to solidify my understanding and formalize what I’ve learned. Feel free to comment or let me know if I’m misunderstanding anything. Islands Japan is a nation composed…
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Reflections: US March 2024 Trip
Yesterday I arrived back home in Tokyo after a couple weeks in California and Colorado. It was a good trip and after giving it some thought, I have a few takeaways. Thinking about my experience in the US, it was very people oriented. Yes, there were specific tasks to get through that dictated plans, but…
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