The Worst Wind I've Ever Ridden In | Solo Motorcycle Journey Wakayama EP 19

A solo motorcycle travel film through Wakayama Prefecture, Japan — riding alone down the Pacific coast through some of the strongest wind I have ever faced on a motorcycle. After the noise, traffic, and pressure of Osaka, the road finally opened up again. The plan was simple: follow the Wakayama coast south, stay close to the ocean, find somewhere to camp, and let the journey settle back into the rhythm of the road. But Wakayama had other ideas. What began as a peaceful coastal ride quickly turned into one of the hardest riding days of Project 47 so far. The wind kept building along the coast, pushing across the road, catching the bike in sudden gusts, and turning what should have been a beautiful ride south into a long fight to stay focused and keep moving. Solo motorcycle travel is not always dramatic because of distance. Sometimes it is the weather. Sometimes it is fatigue. Sometimes it is the mental strain of riding for hours through conditions that never give you a break. This is not a Wakayama travel guide. It is a solo motorcycle journey through Japan — one rider, one motorcycle, and the experience of crossing a prefecture by road. The route continues south along the coast toward campsites, small encounters, rough weather, strange coastal landscapes, and eventually Nachi Falls — a place I had wanted to see for more than 20 years. But the real story is not the destination. It is the ride that led there. After Osaka, I thought Wakayama would be a reset. Instead, it became a reminder that even when the road looks beautiful, the journey can still fight back. This is another chapter in Project 47 — a long-form motorcycle travel documentary series following a solo ride through all 47 prefectures of Japan. THE JOURNEY: 00:00 — Out of the City and Heading South 01:13 — A Quick Break and a Change of Plan 03:34 — High Expectations for Wakayama 04:38 — A Cheap Alternative for the Night 06:22 — Chasing One of Japan’s Best Coastlines 07:03 — Pulling Over for the View 08:35 — The Winds Turn Terrifying 10:19 — Finding Shelter Behind the Hills 11:00 — Managing the Momentum 12:54 — A Local Connection and a Place to Camp 14:21 — Morning Logistics and Small Victories 15:43 — The Long Coast Ride Around the Peninsula 17:41 — A Painful Mistake on the Tank 18:21 — Reaching the Southernmost Tip 20:20 — Refueling with a Local Bowl 21:35 — Pushing Through the Afternoon Fatigue 22:34 — Rugged Roads and Coastal Formations 24:00 — Navigating the Last Leg to Nachi 26:30 — Ending a 20-Year Wait 28:54 — Looking for a Spot to Sleep ▶ WATCH THE FULL PROJECT 47 SERIES:    • Solo Motorcycle Journey Across Japan | Pro...   📸 Instagram:   / ridethrujapan   🏍️ Join Team Riders and support the journey:    / @ridethru1   💬 Support the Journey: https://ridethrujapan.com/support/ #SoloMotorcycleTravel #JapanByMotorcycle #MotorcycleTravelFilm #Wakayama #Project47