{
  "id": 12305363,
  "title": "Tokyo no-map-app walk! Getting lost with Mr. Sato on the way to Kishimojin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/tokyo-no-map-app-walk-getting-lost-with-mr-sato-on-the-way-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T05:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/06/tokyo-no-map-app-walk-getting-lost-with-mr-sato-on-the-way-to-kishimojin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mr. Sato was determined to rediscover the thrill of urban exploration by intentionally getting lost on his way to Kishimojin, a temple in Tokyo's Zoshigaya neighborhood. Modern technology, while helpful, often eliminates the possibility of getting lost altogether, robbing the experience of adventure and spatial awareness. Realizing his desire to get lost, Mr. Sato decided to navigate the city without relying on smartphone map apps.\n\nTo begin his journey, Mr. Sato first checked the closest train station to Kishimojin, Mejiro Station, on the Yamanote Line. He then boarded a train at Nakano Station, his home base, and rode it for about 20 minutes to reach Mejiro Station. Upon arriving, Mr. Sato looked for a map near the ticket gates, but couldn't find the iconic temple among the numerous points of interest marked on the board.\n\nSeeking assistance, Mr. Sato approached the koban, or police box, adjacent to the station. The friendly officer on duty provided him with simple directions: turn right upon exiting the koban, follow Mejiro-dori until crossing a bridge, and ask for further guidance at the nearby police station. Following these instructions, Mr. Sato continued east on Mejiro-dori, passing by Gakushuin University and eventually spotting the police station that marked the final destination of his lost adventure.",
  "summary": "Mr. Sato wanted to get lost in order to rediscover the joy of urban exploring. With the wonders of modern technology, there’s hardly any fear of getting lost when you’re out and about. Unfortunately, that also means there’s hardly any hope of getting lost either. This is the dilemma that our ace reporter Mr. Sato […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Mr. Sato intentionally gets lost on way to Kishimojin temple",
    "Navigates Tokyo without smartphone map apps",
    "Finds Kishimojin after following police officer's directions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mr. Sato's decision to navigate without a map app reveals a desire to reclaim the thrill of exploration and spatial awareness in a city where technology often eliminates the possibility of getting lost.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}