SBK Japan

Where: Yamagata, Fukushima

How Long: 3 days

How Far: 1,100 km

Accomodations: Business Hotels

Highlights: Mummies, Mt. Zao, Bandai

Garmin GPS Track: Download

Author: Geezer

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Warning: This report includes some cultural and historical content. I think that a bit of culture never hurt anybody, but it has known to be painful to some. :badgrin:

The stated purpose of this trip was to view some of the Japanese mummies. Unlike Egyptian mummies, who are preserved by removing all their organs and processed after death, Japanese mummies prepare their bodies before death. This was done by some devout monks, by observing a strict and dangerous diet for many years. If you're interested in more details, check this: Japanese Mummies

Here's the map of the whole tour: