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.
Trail Running
Big Summer Runs Near Tokyo
Tokyo’s local mountains are lovely in spring, but summer is the time to go alpine. Yamanashi Prefecture is the place for day runs...
Rock Climbing
New Routes in Okayama
“We are almost there,” Yuji turns to me and says as we wind up a mountain road. I open my tired eyes and then everything goes bla...
People
Q&A with Peter Hillary
In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary made the first ascent of Mt. Everest with his climbing partner Tenzing Norgay. The names Everest and ...
Mountain Biking
Niseko Trails
When people talk about Niseko the focus is always on the world-class skiing. But if you’ve enjoyed Niseko in winter, you’ll love ...
Mountain Biking
Honshu MTB Parks
Over the last three decades mountain biking has slowly been developing in Japan. I’ve witnessed this first-hand for the past 20 y...
Japan Angler
Real Deep Sea Fishing
When I make new friends and acquaintances and discuss my interest in offshore fishing, I occasionally get a response such as, “Wo...
Trail Running
Seoul Running
Trying to decide on your next running adventure? Before sending in your yen for a race in Japan, consider spicing things up with ...
Cycling Japan
Tohoku Panorama Ride
The Zao and Azuma mountain ranges lie on the border of Miyagi, Yamagata and Fukushima prefectures. This Tohoku ride offer...