The opening chapter of an intensive solo pilgrimage across the Japanese archipelago. Setting aside tourist itineraries to engage in a rigorous historical and cultural deep-dive.

Key moments:

• Designing an anti-tourist expedition route across Kansai and the Japanese Alps.
• The mindset of intentional isolation and cultural immersion.
• Logistical architecture: Gear selection, offline mapping, and traveling light.
• Crossing the Sea of Japan with open eyes and an empty notebook.

Background music from YouTube Audio Library.