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      • The Submerged Forests of Iide

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        Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi

        Rie Miyoshi
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        Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.

        Solace and Giant Salamanders in Akiota

        Rie Miyoshi
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        Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
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        The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto

        Rie Miyoshi
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        The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.

        Music Festivals in Japan 2022

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        Get back into t...
    • Summer
    • Autumn
      • Kyoto by the Sea Japan Cycling

        Cycling Ancient Roads from Kyoto to the Sea

        Brad Bennett
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        When you are a ...
        Japan In Cider

        Japan In Cider: A Glass Half Full (of Cider)

        Lee Reeve
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        Japan In Cider ...
        Pow Bar Founder Megumi Scott

        Beyond the Brand: Pow Bar

        Racer X
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        An interview with Megumi Scott, the founder of Niseko brand Pow Bar.
        Churamura Okinawa Sea Turtle Marine Conservation

        Churamura: Footprints in the Sand

        Gardner Robinson
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        Churamura, an NPO in Okinawa, work to conserve marine life and protect endangered sea turtles in Japan's southernmost prefecture.
        Kawazu

        Fall in Love with Kawazu

        Rie Miyoshi
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        Enjoy waterfall hikes and hot springs, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood in Kawazu on the western coast of Izu Peninsula.
    • Winter
    • Near Tokyo
    • Near Kyoto

      • Take a Trip to the Wild Side : From Kansai to ...

        Chiara Terzuolo
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        Visitors flock ...

        Kansai Canyoning in Kiho

        Alena Eckelmann
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        Hidden in t...
        Kochi Shikoku Rafting Kayaking Outdoor Japan

        Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku

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        Kochi Prefectur...

        The Naked Stranger – Episode 10: Kawayu ...

        The Naked Stranger
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        As the Crow Fli...
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        Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi

        Rie Miyoshi
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        Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.
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2023 Spring Events in Japan
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Three Days Exploring Hakone’s Trails
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48 Hours in Katsuura, Chiba
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Races and Events

2023 Spring Events in Japan

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Japan Cider Cup 2023 Come celebrate the most popular ciders in Japan (as voted by the public). The Japan Cider Cup is the ...
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Hiking

Three Days Exploring Hakone’s Trails

Daniel Moore
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Hakone is best known for stunning views of Mt. Fuji and luxurious hot spring ryokan. Many visitors do day trips to this popul...
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Travel

48 Hours in Katsuura, Chiba

Trent Maxwell
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Chiba’s stunning seaside town of Katsuura is considered one of the best coastal destinations in the Kanto Region. It is close...
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Issue 86

The Submerged Forests of Iide

Derek Yamashita
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Yamagata’s drastically alternating seasons and vast mountain ranges create a constantly rotating offering of outdoor splendor...
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Foodie Travel

Spring Sansai

Quinlan Faris
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In north Japan, the snow usually starts to melt in the towns and lowlands in March, yet lingers up in the mountains as late a...
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Real Estate

Addressing Japan’s Empty House Problem

Gardner Robinson
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Interview with Stuart Galbraith IV / Minka Summit 2023 The Japanese word "kominka" literally means "old house," and the te...
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Hokkaido

Dig Deeper into Eastern Hokkaido

Daniel Moore
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Hokkaido winters are world-famous with luxury ski resorts and waist-deep powder snow. However, alternative winter activities, suc...
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Skiing

The Guardians of Zao

Derek Yamashita
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As winter enters into its deepest months of January, a natural phenomenon takes place on the slopes of Mt. Zao. Massive white...
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Backcountry Snowboarding

Snow Surfing Japan’s Biggest Mountains

Bill Ross
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Interview with Tomoki Fuse With Bill Ross Photos Courtesy of Kammui Tokyo native Tomoki Fuse left one of the world’s l...
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Backcountry Skiing

The Seduction of Touring

Quinlan Faris
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It’s a perfect Friday in early February. The sky is blue and there’s not much wind. While it’s a normal workday for most, the...
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Japan Snow Guide

The Return to Japan

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The past several years have been challenging for everyone. For travelers it’s been frustrating, especially so for those accus...
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Snowshoeing

Wandering Nagano’s White World

Daniel Moore
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Nagano is known as a powder paradise for skiers and snowboarders, but it’s also nirvana for snowshoeing—for those looking to ...
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Discover Kansai

Enjoy the outdoors, rich history and delicious food of the Kansai region this spring!

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Craft Beer

From experimental breweries to hole-in-the-wall craft beer pubs, discover the best of Japan's craft beer scene.

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Mountain & Land

Go beyond the surface and find your perfect autumn getaway—whether that's alpine hiking, viewing the changing fall leaves or finding the perfect onsen.

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