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Originally from the UK, David is designer and wanderer currently based in Kamakura. Prior to this, he lived in China and still returns frequently to continue exploring this vast and varied land. He started Randomwire in 2003 to chronicle his travels and occasional musings. Feel free to drop him a line.

Encountering the Sublime at Murin-an

Having lived in Japan for a fair number of years, it’s easy to become…
Japan, Kyoto 31st March 202231st March 2022 Comment 1 2 min read

Winter in Kamakura

2021 was another year of isolation for Japan and we were at home for…
Japan, Kamakura 5th February 20225th February 2022 Comments 3 2 min read

NHK Man in the Time of COVID-19

NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai), is a Japanese government-owned public broadcaster.  Much like the BBC in…
Culture, Design, Japan 2nd February 20222nd February 2022 Comments 0 2 min read

One Week in Kyushu

Back in September last year, we took a weeklong roadtrip around Kyushu in the…
Architecture, Food, Hotels, Japan, Travel 2nd February 202231st March 2022 Comments 0 5 min read

Long-Distance Hiking Gear Guide

Below is listed almost everything I carried on my 7-day hike of the Omine…
Omine-okugake, Outdoors 2nd January 20222nd January 2022 Comments 2 3 min read

Omine Okugake Day 7: Journey’s End

Despite setting up camp on an uneven surface, I managed to get some much-needed…
Japan, Kumano Kodō, Omine-okugake, Pilgrimages 2nd January 202221st January 2022 Comments 6 4 min read

Omine Okugake Day 6: Tamaki Shrine

After a good rest overnight at Gyōsen no Shuku, the end was now in…
Japan, Kumano Kodō, Omine-okugake, Pilgrimages 2nd January 202221st January 2022 Comments 0 3 min read

Omine Okugake Day 5: Riding The Dragon

Sunrise flooded the small windows at Jinsen no Shuku as I packed my things…
Japan, Kumano Kodō, Omine-okugake, Pilgrimages 2nd January 202221st January 2022 Comments 0 2 min read

Omine Okugake Day 4: Alone

At 5.30 am, I managed to pull myself out of my warm sleeping bag…
Japan, Kumano Kodō, Omine-okugake, Pilgrimages 2nd January 202221st January 2022 Comments 0 3 min read

Omine Okugake Day 3: Mount Misen

After a night of heavy rain, I was pleased to wake up to a…
Japan, Kumano Kodō, Omine-okugake, Pilgrimages 2nd January 202221st January 2022 Comments 0 3 min read

Omine Okugake Day 2: No Women Admitted

I kicked off the second day with a tasty packet of maple and brown…
Japan, Kumano Kodō, Omine-okugake, Pilgrimages 2nd January 202221st January 2022 Comments 0 2 min read

Omine Okugake Day 1: The Adventure Begins

Daybreak saw me whisked on the first train from Kamakura to Yokohama and then…
Japan, Kumano Kodō, Omine-okugake, Pilgrimages 2nd January 202221st January 2022 Comments 0 3 min read

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