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.
High Tide
Treasure Island (Takara-jima)
A pleasantly cool breeze, the sound of transparent water flowing by, outside the strong rays of a hot sun beat down. Moving furth...
Cycling Japan
Izu Ōshima—Mission to Mars…in Tokyo
I used to jokingly say, “Izu Ōshima is like visiting Mars in Tokyo.” I have been running bike tours on the island in spring a...
Hiking
Thief in the Fortress
The sound of my footsteps echoes across the empty Hayakawa Valley. No other footprints in the snow, no signs of life ahead or beh...
Japan Angler
Taking a Moment to “Take it All In”
Most people never think of game fishing as an adventure sport. Yet for some anglers there is no great thrill, and they’ll travel ...
Cycling Japan
River and Sea – The Shimanto and Uwa Inlets
Shikoku The Shimanto-gawa (Shimanto River) is one of the last remaining clear rivers in Japan, known for its un-dammed, pristi...
Cycling
Japan Coast to Coast
The idea for Japan Coast to Coast, following famous rivers and crossing some of Japan`s highest roads, came 10 years ago when I h...
Kyushu
Laying Deep Roots in Yakushima
The lush island of Yakushima boasts the nation’s highest annual rainfall, Kyushu's tallest mountain and is said to be inhabited b...
Nagano
Kamikochi, Where Gods Descend
Golden silence reigns with the dawn. There’s little but the sound of the Azusa River as it passes under the bridge like a cerulea...