A Deeper Connection with Nature

Ever since I started hiking in Japan, I have become more meditative while ascending mountains, traversing forests, and following rivers.

After relocating to rural Japan, I’ve never felt so connected to nature. Flying my FPV drone outdoors has deepened this connection, allowing me to experience the world from a bird’s-eye view, whooshing over the lush landscapes.

I can now understand why many Japanese remain avid hikers well into their old ageโ€”it’s a profound connection that seems ingrained in their culture. I wholeheartedly embrace this bond as part of my life in Japan.

It might sound a bit unconventional, but hereโ€™s a video of my FPV drone flight:

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This blog is for thoughtful adults who are starting again โ€” in learning, creativity, or life โ€” and want to grow steadily without noise or pressure.

Here youโ€™ll find daily reflections and practical guides shaped by lived experience. The focus is on learning through doing: building consistency, adapting to change, and finding clarity in everyday practice.

The stories and guides here come from real processes โ€” creative experiments, hands-on projects, life in rural Japan, working with nature, and learning new skills step by step. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is polished for performance. The aim is steady progress, honest reflection, and practical insight you can actually use.

If youโ€™re curious about life in Japan, learning new skills at your own pace, or finding a calmer, more intentional way forward, youโ€™re in the right place.

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