After running my first 21 k, back in November, I went on to travel to Japan to enjoy the fall colors and the lovely autumn season. And as usual, I managed to insert a couple of barefoot hikes therein. The first one was in Tokyo, on Takao-san (or Mount Takao). Japanese warmly supportive of barefoot hiking, admirative and enthusiastic about it. And probably a deeper spiritual connection to the nature which they appreciate and respect. https://visionsofasia.asia/2020/01/14/barefooting-in-japan-barefoot-hike-on-mount-takao/