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Forkway Season 1 ends Sunday. The score to beat is 74

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Forkway's first season ends this Sunday. Here's where the board stands right now. The score to beat is 74 The top run made it through 74 forks without a single wrong turn. Second place sits at 50, and the next few are in the 40s. Clear 40 and you're near the top. Clear 50 and second place is yours. Everyone runs the same route this season, so it comes down to memory, not luck. Even if you start today, a few runs and the path starts to stick. When the season ends The top 3 go into the Hall of Fame . You'll find it as a tab on the Seasons screen. Next season gets a brand-new route, and everyone starts from zero. Two quick tips After you fall, use Route review on the home screen to replay the correct turns so far. Remember the number of the fork that got you. Your next run will go a lot further. You have until Sunday to beat 74. Get Forkway free on Google Play

[2025.01.24] Kumamoto Onsen Ryokan Family Trip, Day 2 - From Daikanbo to Kurokawa and Oda Onsen

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The night sky I saw from the open-air bath last night was still fresh in my mind, and it was already time to check out. Day two meant driving via an Aso lookout, passing through Kurokawa Onsen, and moving to a new ryokan. Lots of time on the road, but every stop along the way was part of the fun. Last Morning at Yumeoiso Before the kids woke up, I slipped into the in-room bath one more time. Steam curled up from the water in the morning light, a completely different mood from the night before. I'd gotten used to the sulfur smell by now, and I had a feeling I'd miss it. The moment the kids were up, out came the toy guns we'd bought at the lobby shop the day before. We were on vacation, but they acted exactly like they do at home. After checking out, we took a family photo at the front gate. Standing in a row under the 湯巡追荘 sign felt different from yesterday's yukata photos. We'd only stayed one night, but I was already attached. A place I'd love to come ...