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.
Backcountry Snowboarding
Wabi Sabi: A Hokkaido Backcountry Film
If you were in Niseko, Hokkaido this winter, you may have seen a quirky cabin on wheels touring around the neighborhood. This mic...
Eco Tourism
Japan Eco Track: Cycling Mountains to Rivers in ...
The mountains of Shikoku Island are a place of spirituality and vast wilderness. The Ishizuchi Mountains extend about 60 kilomete...
Features
Spring Social Distancing in the Great Outdoors
Finding room to roam and fresh air has taken on a new significance this spring, but luckily Japan has plenty of both. While many ...
Features
Paradise Found in No Man’s Land
Imagine starting your day from cold, gray Takeshiba Port, then waking up to a glowing sunrise and seabirds calling out in the rem...
Trail Running
Taiki: Trails to Table
As rural villages around Japan are facing population decline, one sleepy fishing town in Mie Prefecture decided to change things ...
Hiking
Day Hikes from Tokyo
Whether you are traveling through Japan on a tight schedule or just need a quick escape from the city to clear your mind, there a...
Climbing
A Dream of White Horses
Glancing down to check my footing, I tried to ignore the forty meters of rope snaking down below me without a single piece of pro...
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...