Great pictures Stitchawl. You have increased my determination to one day get back to Japan and travel further than Tokyo.
Regarding the paragliding - how do you get back to base if you drift off for a few kilometers? Sounds like a combination hobby of gliding and hill walking

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@ProfCrash - that's one healthy looking boy. "Bonny", as our northern neighbours would say.
Tick Tock Rooibos in my cup.