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    • Spring
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        Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi

        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

        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

        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.
    • Summer
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        The World is Our Playground

        The Pasche family has been cycling and living out of a tent in remote corners of the planet for the past 13 years on four continents spanning 50 countries.
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        Adventure Travel World Summit in Hokkaido

        The ATTA will host their first Adventure Travel World Summit in Asia in Hokkaido, Japan. We caught up with ATTA Director Shannon Stowell to find out more about the adventure travel industry and how it continues to grow and evolve.
        mead brewing in japan

        The Sweet Secrets of Brewing Mead

        Wander into the world of mead brewing and find yourself immersed in a fascinating journey spanning centuries and continents.
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        The Knights in White Lycra

        Each year a group of cyclists head to the deep north towards Tohoku’s vast rice fields and coastal trails to help transform the lives of neglected children.
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        Sea to Table in Yamagata

        An unforgettable way to intimately explore the Shonai Region in Yamagata is a culinary experience bringing bounty of the sea straight to your table.
    • Autumn
    • Winter
    • Near Tokyo
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        Getting Dirty in Japan

        “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
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    • Ocean and Beach
      • getting dirty in japan

        Getting Dirty in Japan

        “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
    • River and Lake
      • getting dirty in japan

        Getting Dirty in Japan

        “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
    • Mountain and Land
    • Sky
      • getting dirty in japan

        Getting Dirty in Japan

        “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
    • Snow and Ice
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        Mt. Fuji: The Path Less Traveled

        Fuji-san is the most climbed mountain in the world. If you are in good shape, there is a way to avoid the traffic for a more peaceful Mt. Fuji experience during the off-season.
    • Travel
      • the nomad pasche family

        The World is Our Playground

        The Pasche family has been cycling and living out of a tent in remote corners of the planet for the past 13 years on four continents spanning 50 countries.
    • Food and Drinks
      • the nomad pasche family

        The World is Our Playground

        The Pasche family has been cycling and living out of a tent in remote corners of the planet for the past 13 years on four continents spanning 50 countries.
    • Races and Events
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        DD4D Brewing

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        2023 Summer Music Festivals

        Get into the groove this green season while enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends.
        Summer Events Fireworks Festivals in Japan

        2023 Fireworks Festivals in Japan

        Enjoy these fireworks festivals held throughout Japan this summer and autumn.

Cool Stuff for Winter!

Stuff you gotta have…

(Don’t) Break a leg!
Sorel Caribou Boots

Don’t miss out on the ski season because you wore the wrong boots and slipped on the ice (like a certain OJ editor did last season). Get yourself a pair of Sorel Caribou snow boots. Designed to battle whatever winter throws your way, these boots are durable, reliable, waterproof and most importantly, give you lots of grip in the snow.

Web: www.columbiasports.co.jp

Save the snow one snowboard bag at a time
Green Guru’s Billboard Snowboard Bag
Support the “save the snow movement” by getting yourself a recycled snowboard bag, made from good ol’ American billboards. The Billboard Snowboard Bag by Ecologic Designs is an innovative and dependable way to carry your board, boots, and gear. Carries boards up to 168 cm. with bindings.

Web: www.greengurugear.com

Be a Snow Ninja!
Ninja Suit by Airblaster

This hooded jumpsuit is perfect for keeping warm and dry this winter. Worn properly it protects sensitive areas, so no cold air or snow sneaks in. Featuring amazing insulation, stretchable easy breathing fabric, and Monkey palms to keep your wrists and hands dry and warm. Front fly and rear U-zip allows easy bathroom access!

Price: ¥18,900
Web: www.myairblaster.com (in Japan: www.ability-int.com)

A Powder Celebration!
Car Danchi 3

The two-year wait is over. The Car Danchi crew is back, dropping their city lifestyles in search Japan powder. Neither samurai nor salary men, these characters have created their own lifestyle by living on the road in search of the perfect powder day. Soundtrack features music from Japan’s underground. Available at The North Face and Burton stores in Japan.

Price:
Preview Teaser on OJ Juiced! www.outdoorjapan.net

Snowboard wax for girls (and guys too!)
POM POM

The first girls all natural, all cute, snowboard wax. Waxing your board before you ride makes you girls (and guys) look tough, buff, and sexy. Power up with Slush Rush, for warm temperatures and Sonic Boom for all temperature conditions. Don’t forget to recycle the pack!

Price: Sonic Boom (2,000). Slush Rush (1,800)
Web: www.iheartpompom.com (in Japan contact info@mousepow.com)

10/4 Little Buddy
Burton Lil’ Buddy

This portable cooler bag comes with speakers and amp, plus auxiliary input so you can groove to your iPod while chillin’ at the snow park, the beach, under the cherry blossoms or at the fireworks festival. The zipper doubles as a bottle opener and there’s enough room for a 12-pack. What else do you need?

Price: ¥8,400
Web: www.burton.com 

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