resource aug 25 ’26
resource photography aug 25 ’26

New Camera: Sony a7C II (ILCE-7CM2)

resource jul 28 ’26
resource outside jul 28 ’26

Search and Rescue: North Shore

Knowledge Network docu-series following the volunteer members of North Shore Rescue as they pull hikers, bikers, and snowshoers out of the mountains right above Vancouver.

resource mar 26 ’26
resource outside mar 26 ’26

Rad Runner Plus

resource jan 20 ’26
resource nutrition jan 20 ’26

Supplements for Functional Fitness

the supplements i actually use (bioedge greens daily, whey often). classic bodybuilder stack minus the hemodilators. RAINCITY at checkout = 10% off.

resource jan 8 ’26
resource nutrition jan 8 ’26

Creatine Monohydrate - Best Price Anywhere

all you need is pure creatine. no fancy brands. costco beats every supplement store, even on sale.

resource jan 4 ’26
resource recommends jan 4 ’26

Raincity Recommends - Local & Small Businesses

the running list of local + small businesses our team, members, and community keep recommending.

resource jan 1 ’26
resource nutrition jan 1 ’26

Insaltd - Best electrolyte & hydration mix you can get!

the only hydration mix with enough actual sodium to matter. less salty than LMNT, no fake sweeteners. local.

resource jan 1 ’26
resource photography jan 1 ’26

Insta360 X5

resource aug 1 ’25
resource nutrition aug 1 ’25

Daily Breakfast Protein - my goto

whey + high-protein yogurt = 30+ grams of protein before you've even sat down. simple breakfast stack.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market

go EARLY. it gets wild later. food stalls and street snacks pack in fast.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Osaka: Universal Studios Japan

amazeballs. nintendo world is the standout, prioritize it.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: DisneySea

the best disney park in the world. unique theming, incredible design, and the food is actually good.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine

the iconic torii gate hike. there before 9am or you're queueing. bring bug spray.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: CAPPINESS Capybara Cafe

three capybaras, calm vibes, reservation required. shinjuku side, near takadanobaba.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Japan: Mocha Cat Cafe

cat cafe chain that's actually clean and well-run. multiple locations, easy stop with kids or jet-lagged guests.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Osaka: Dotonbori

osaka's neon-soaked food and nightlife district. best at night. street food, lights, energy.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Disneyland

second-best disney park overall. polished classic, but DisneySea wins.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Japan: mipig cafe

micro pig cafe. cute, tourist-friendly, multiple locations across kyoto, tokyo, and osaka.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Pontocho

narrow riverside alley with restaurants and nightlife. best after dark.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Nishiki Market

kyoto's central food market street. best around late morning before peak crowds.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Nara: Nara Park

11/10. 30 minutes from osaka, 45 from kyoto. bowing deer, mochi pounding, watch out for the aggressive ones.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Kappabashi Street

tokyo's kitchen town. kitchenware, restaurant supply, knives. fun even if you're not buying.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Tokyo: Akihabara

tokyo's electronics and otaku district. dropped rwu at mocha cat while we hit the shops.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

the iconic bamboo path. about a 45-minute walk. arrive VERY early or fight crowds the whole way.

resource jun 12 ’25
resource recommends jun 12 ’25

Osaka: Harry Wood Namba (hedgehog cafe)

hedgehog cafe in namba. very spiky. interesting but brief. keep it under an hour.

resource oct 1 ’24
resource photography oct 1 ’24

Tamron 35-150mm F/2-2.8 Di III VXD (A058)

resource apr 1 ’22
resource photography apr 1 ’22

Sony E 15mm F1.4 G (SEL15F14G)

resource apr 1 ’22
resource photography apr 1 ’22

Sony a6400 (ILCE-6400)

resource apr 1 ’22
resource photography apr 1 ’22

Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary

resource apr 1 ’22
resource photography apr 1 ’22

Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G (SEL1655G)

resource apr 1 ’22
resource photography apr 1 ’22

Sony FE 24-50mm F2.8 G (SEL2450G)

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