Category
Mountain and Land
ActivitiesMountain and Land
From camping, hiking and trail running to cycling, mountain biking and rock climbing – Japan’s hills, valleys and mountains provide an amazing landscape to explore and enjoy your favorite outdoor activities.
Climbing
Alpine Climbing in Japan: Legends of the Genjiro...
For a long time Tsurugidake was regarded as the dwelling place of demons. No place for men. Its razor-sharp ridgelines and sheer ...
Races and Events
The Original Mountain Marathon Nozawa Onsen 2020...
The Original Mountain Marathon (OMM), one of the oldest adventure races in the world, will be held this autumn at Nozawa Onsen Vi...
Climbing
New Book: Classic Alpine Climbs of Japan
If you’ve always wanted to climb a classic alpine route in Japan, but didn’t know where to start, check out Tony’s latest boo...
Camping
Japan Road Trip: Home is Where You Park It
Exploring traditional mountain towns and hot spring villages with Nick Saxon and Shino Timmermans. Public transport in Japan i...
Issue 75
From the Editor: Summer 2020
Soon after I moved to Nagano in 1997 I started hearing stories about a foreign resident and conservationist who had bought up tra...
Sponsored
Summer Fun at Izu and Lake Hamana
Izu Peninsula White sandy beaches and azure seas await just less than two hours from Tokyo. The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka ...
Health and Fitness
Yoga for Yokonori
Why is yoga good for yokonori sports? If you’ve never heard of yokonori, it's a Japanese term used to categorize "sideways riding" sports like snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding. These are all active sports, which require a certain amount of mobility to enjoy at any age.
Summer
Japan Camping Guide: Camping in Chugoku
Camping guide to Chugoku (Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi Prefectures). CHUGOKU Qkamura Hiruzen Koge...