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Hiking
Mountain and LandHiking
Japan is a country with a rich alpine history. From yamabushi (mountain priests), to mountain loving missionaries like Sir Walter Weston, to modern adventurers such as the Miura family, Japan’s mountainous terrain has been the playground – and holy ground – to generations of mountain climbers and recreational hikers. North to south, east to west there are countless peaks to bag and trails to explore. Whether you are out to conquer the Hyakumeizan (Japan’s 100 famous peaks) or just head out on a day hike to get some fresh air and escape the heat, there’s something for every hiker and climber in Japan.
Camping
Peak Cuisine on Mt. Iwatakeishi
Imagine sitting on a mountaintop with breathtaking views overlooking a vast green forest. You sip your freshly brewed coffee whil...
Features
Home in the Mountains
Japan’s most accomplished “yama girl” is sharing her love of the outdoors to help inspire and empower marginalized children ...
Hokkaido
In Focus: Central Hokkaido
Hokkaido is the promised land for powderhounds everywhere. It is situated to be the perfect catcher’s mitt for Siberia’s low pres...
Activism
Changing Lives in the Outdoors
Mirai no Mori's annual Winter Fundraiser will be held on Dec. 17 at Harajuku Quest Hall in Tokyo. Mirai no Mori is a not-for-prof...
Adventure Travel
High Life on the Middle Road
A passion for the outdoors and cultural preservation were the inspiration of four friends to convert a kominka into Zenagi, ...
Eco Tourism
Japan Eco Track: Cycling Noto Peninsula
Green-carpeted staircases leading to the ocean, rustic wooden houses lined up along the bay and glassy lagoons where dolphins awa...
Film Festivals
Your Guide to 2019’s Best Adventure Films
The best of adventure films hits the big screen this autumn as Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Japan. With inspiring ...
Hiking
Conquering the Kita Alps Ridges
Grappling with a slightly rusty chain bolted into the hard, cold rock, I heave myself up onto the relative safety of a flat ledge...