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Return of the Spring

April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by Melora

Earth on Foot 33 April 1, 2026 Happy spring! Since last we met, gentle reader, I flew from Tokyo to LA, where I visited family, had more than one run along Venice Beach—a tradition for me—and watched the Seahawks beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl (not that I’m especially a football fan, but I … Read more

Soba at Ueno Station

October 6, 2025June 3, 2025 by Melora

earth on foot 2 3 June 2025 There is a soba shop in Ueno Station, a hub for 15 transit lines including the Tokyo Ginza and Hibiya Lines and Shinkansen bullet trains. I walked 20 minutes and arrived at the cozy restaurant during the very active lunch hour. I place my order at the touch … Read more