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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.
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...
Cycling Japan
The Aso and Takachiho Swing: From a Volcanic Par...
Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido is famous for amazing views, yet far south, the Aso area rivals its magnificence. Fro...
Hiking
100 Famous Japanese Mountains: #86 Takatsuma-yam...
I left Tokyo with a few friends long before the sun came up and started on the trail around 8 a.m. Everyone was groggy from l...
Cycling Japan
Hakkoda and Shimokita Peninsula Loop
Mountains, sea, capes, wilderness, forests and hot springs – this cycling trip is dotted with natural attractions. Moreover, ...
Japan Angler
Love for the ‘Gedou’
Foreign anglers who show up in Japan with an itch to fish often find themselves overwhelmed with the slew of new target species a...
High Tide
The Japanese Fisherman: An Endangered Species
Rising fuel prices, a declining fish population and diminishing returns conspire to against one of Japan’s living cultural treasu...
Trail Running
Hiroshi Ishikawa: Evolution of a Trail Runner
Hiroki Ishikawa is one of Japan’s top trail runners, competing regularly in Japan and overseas. It’s been three years since he la...