Oct 7, 2025
With Sports Day just around the corner...
What's your favorite way to stay active in Japan? Back in my home country I had a gym membership because I had an office job and lived in suburbia, so it wasn't as easy as it is here in the countryside to just get out and go on long walks or cycle. Those are my two favorite ways to keep my body moving and stay reasonably fit! It's also nice because I have places that are walkable/cyclable for errands (bank, post office, supermarket, multiple convenience stores, a farmer's market, etc.) so it saves a bit on petrol costs. How about you? Would love to get your thoughts in the comments!
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on Oct 7
Traditional Japanese martial arts. The art itself is slow, methodical, and to do it, well, requires fitness. So I cycle a lot. I ride my standard three-speed shopping bike anywhere and everywhere. On some weekends, I ride 15 to 30 km. On excursions, I often rent or borrow a shopping bike to visit the sights. If no bike is available at a destination, I travel on foot 10,000 steps or way more. Weekend trips keep me spry!
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