The Wandering Log

I am Japanese, so why do I speak English on my podcast? In this episode, I share the real reason. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about challenging myself, making mistakes, and growing. Tune in to hear my story!

Join me as I announce my next massive adventure—a walking journey starting from Japan all the way down to New Zealand! I will be covering between 8,000 and 10,000 kilometers over the next year and a half to two years. Instead of riding a bicycle, I am taking on a brand new challenge: walking the entire way while pulling a trailer attached to my waist. In this episode, we dive into my fascinating new route through the Philippines, Brunei, Borneo, Sulawesi, Australia, and New Zealand, and why I am so eager to explore these unknown worlds!

The world feels more than a little chaotic right now, doesn't it? With global tensions running high, you might be wondering why anyone would choose to pack their bags and travel into the unknown. In this episode, we dive into the deeper reasons behind exploring the world today—from breaking down unfair stereotypes about foreigners to living life completely without regrets. Tune in to find out why right now might actually be the most important time to step outside your comfort zone!

It’s been a while! After a two-month journey across Japan meeting incredible people and reflecting on the road ahead, I’m gearing up for my next big global adventure. But this time, things are changing. I’m trading my trusty bicycle for a walking trailer to travel the world on foot! Tune in to find out why slowing down might be the ultimate key to deeper connections, and what to expect as I embark on this massive, unprecedented challenge in just three days.

Some days, nothing seems to move forward. But even on those heavy, motionless days, I try to notice the small things I’ve quietly gained.

A single phrase I once heard online still guides me today — the quiet courage to take one uncertain step forward, even when the path feels unknown.

After living on the streets, I was given a strange kind of second chance — a company that let me live and work in their office. This is what I learned from those six months.

I once changed all my devices to Spanish for no reason — just curiosity. What I found wasn’t confusion, but the quiet joy of not knowing.

The world once opened its doors to each other. Now, it seems to be quietly closing again — reminding us that openness begins in the heart.

One winter, I lost almost everything — money, work, even a home. But in that cold corner of Shinjuku, I learned what it really means to stay alive.