Although both are adults who live far away, he opted to take the scenic route by bicycle.
Tanigami purchased an electric-assist bicycle after many years of operating a photo studio.
Whenever he wandered off course, the fearless father would consult locals fordirections.
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This created an opportunity for him to connect with people as he traveled through different places.
Beginning on March 17, Tanigami headed east on Japan’s National Route 2.
This stretch led him to his first official stop in Takatsuki City in Osaka.
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His journey continued as he biked past Mt.
Fuji, the mountainous terrain of Hakone, and soaked in the waterscape of Lake Biwa.
Tanigami paused to sleep at hotels or inns along the way to recharge.
Without hesitation, the octogenarian took the road less traveled, as he embraced the unpredictability of nature.
He recounts falling from his bike nearly 20 times and expressed difficulty hearing, according toKobe NP News Japan.
The adventurous senior mentioned how the rain impaired him from seeing through the lenses of his glasses.
No stranger to a challenge, Tanigami hopped right back on his bike and kept moving forward.
Day three marked his arrival at his daughter Sayuri’s house in Fuso in Aichi Prefecture.
After spending two days there, he continued to Tokyo, arriving at his final destination on March 25.
His 61-year-old son, Naoya, greeted him and expressed a deep sense of pride for this incredible achievement.
Tanigami’s story is proof that exciting adventures can be had at any age.
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