Summer is finally over. Cycling season. Cycling season. Last year I managed to ride even in summer, but this year that wasn’t happening.

Apparently inland Tokyo hit above 34°C again today — and yet, it’s already the mid-autumn moon-viewing night (Jugoya). It’s supposed to be autumn.

First ballgame since moving to Tokyo: Jingu Stadium’s low outfield fence puts you at eye level with the players — a fresh feeling for a Dragons fan raised on dome stadiums.

Day two in Kyoto: bus to Kinkakuji, Kitano Tenmangu, then on to Kobe — 52,000 steps and 32 km over two days. Kyoto rewards exploring on foot.

Stopping over in Kyoto at last, with one theme: walk as much as possible. Day one covered 32,881 steps and 20 km, from Kiyomizudera to Arashiyama.