https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/08/25/on-the-nakasendo-trail/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 03:56:58 -0400<![CDATA[Sheryl, Madeleine and I hiked almost ten kilometers of this old post road between Edo(old Tokyo) and Kyoto, which has been turned into an eco tourist attraction. Two of the old post towns &#8211; Tsumago and Megome &#8211; have been resurrected and you walk the hills between the two. At the end they give you a diploma for 100 yen. Madeleine is very proud of hers &#8211; it&#8217;s a pretty long hike for a seven year old, though not too stiff for adults.]]>Thu, 25 Aug 2005 05:49:35 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/08/25/on-the-nakasendo-trail-n209331