We Went Looking for Wildlife. We Became It.

During my time living abroad, I once spent three nights camping in the Alaskan backcountry. No signal, no roads — and ye

A Day Trip to Bowen Island

“Babe, we’re not going that way!” My wife calls out in a slightly irritated voice. She’s on the verge of getting genuine

Golden Ears Camping Trip – May 3, 2025

This was my third camping trip since coming to Canada. This time, I went to Golden Ears with my hiking buddy Ryutaro and

“I Parry Everything” – Thoughts on the Anime

“I Parry Everything” is an anime I stumbled upon on Netflix. I vaguely remember skimming through the manga once and then

Red Skies in the Morning

This is my fifth consecutive blog entry—kudos to me! This morning, I went out for my usual walk. The world feels busy to

Construction Building

There is a building that has been under construction for a year since I moved into this house. I see this construction s

Things I Decided to Do in the Next 2 Months (Until the End of 2024)

It's November 3, 2024. Time flies fast, but looking back, this year has felt quite long. I think it’s because I had so m

Why I Haven’t Taken Photos Recently and How I Plan to Rekindle My Passion

I love taking photos and sharing them on Instagram or Threads. I’m proud of my photography and always strive to improve.

The Illusion of Self

Recently, I delved into Buddhism after reading a compelling book on Asian philosophy. This book introduced the profound

From Preparation to Triumph: My First Backcountry Hiking Story

Let me share my first backcountry hiking experience, from how I prepared to how I felt afterward. Let’s dive in! At the

Why I Hike

This is the reason I hike

Is It True That You Can Get Better at Photography with a Prime Lens?

If you're a photographer, you've probably heard the advice: "If you want to get better at taking pictures, use a prime lens." But is that really true?