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The Slow Rhythm of Northern Japan

Field notes from rural northern Japan: hunting, long winters, back roads, and everyday life in the deep north.

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Meditations and Wanderings – A collection of my articles focused on reflection, often as related to my experiences in rural Japan or Alaska. But…not always!


  • The Japanese Lord’s Prayer: The Hidden Meaning Behind 御名(みな) and 御国(みくに)
  • Can Foreigners Hunt in Japan? What the Law Actually Says About Hunting Eligibility
  • Uchimaki Cave (内間木洞) Site Visit | Japan’s 5th Longest Cave
  • Stop Translating. Start Thinking in Japanese.
  • Studying for the Japanese Hunting Exam

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