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.
Spirit of Silence
Mountain Man Memories
I’ve mentioned my father was also deaf and, like me, had a great love for the outdoors. He spent most of his youth hiking, campin...
Hiking
A Bear Is Ripping Off My Nipple
I grew up with bears. Winnie, Paddington, The Berenstains, Yogi, even Grizzly Adams. Bears are cute; they just run away. I’ve see...
Cycling Japan
A Coast-to-Coast Ride Across Honshu
Starting from the Tokyo outskirts, this ride takes us across the island of Honshu. Many cyclists try to ride across Japan’s l...
Bhutan
Bhutan Lite
How can you not be intrigued by a place called the last Shangri La, a country measured by Gross National Happiness, a land of thu...
Slacklining
‘Slacker’ Nation
Gibbon brings slacklining to Japan I am pathologically frightened of heights, so the idea of being suspended on an inch-th...
Trail Running
Ultrawoman
“I really don’t like running fast. It’s way too exhausting!” –Hiroko Suzuki There are a lot of runners out there who can r...
Trail Running
Trail Running Course Guide: Higashi, Tanzawa, Om...
Trail runners yearn for breathtaking, sigh-inducing views. The Tanzawa trail running course is a famous hiking course located in ...
Trail Recipes
Tempting Taters
A hot dish on the trail can warm the soul or, if you are not careful, burn the tongue. Most people assume you need a Dutch oven o...