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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.
Asia Pacific
Race Report: Nepal’s Mustang Trail Race
Lush green foothills dotted with quaint villages set against the backdrop of soaring, breathlessly high mountains. This is the im...
Chubu
Race Report: Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji 2013
On April 26, trail runners from around the globe gathered at Japan’s most iconic mountain to take part in Japan’s largest trail r...
Mountain Biking
Pilgrimage: Sam Pilgrim Photo Essay
pilgrim n 1. A wayfarer, a foreigner, a stranger, a homeless wanderer, a traveler.2. One who embarks on a quest for some...
Trail Running
Light and Fast in the Central Alps
I am not sure who had the idea to run the main ridge of Japan’s Central Alps, but it could have been me. I am certain, however, w...
Rock Climbing
Mizugaki’s Precious Stones
Having scoured the globe for rocks to climb, imagine my excitement when I discovered a priceless gem not far from my new home in ...
Miyazaki
Night Dancing with a Kyushu Sun Goddess
According to myth, Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess, and her brother, Tsukiyomi, the Moon God, once soared across the sky together. Aft...
Mountain Biking
Where the Trail Ends
The Upper Mustang District in Western Nepal is on the radar of most adventure travelers. However, due to high permit costs and th...