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.
Cycling
Great Cycling Tours in Tokyo
There’s no better way to explore a new city than by bicycle. Walking has its merits, but you can’t cover nearly the territory. Yet Tokyo can be a daunting city for even the most hardened traveler, and navigating the maze of streets on two wheels may seem like a quick way to get lost. Thankfully, the good people at the cheerfully named Tokyo Great Cycling Tour are here to help.
Pera Pera Corner
Go Ride a Bike!
A great way to experience a city is to hop on a jitensha (bicycle). In Japan, however, bikes are predominantly used for trans...
High Tide
The Eight Winds
When I see a typhoon materialize on the weather map, part of me jumps for joy, while the other prays for mercy. As a surfer, natu...
Rock Climbing
Rock24
Habitual overtime workers, serial early risers and rock climbing addicts: rejoice. You now have a place to call your own. ...
Hyakumeizan
100 Famous Japanese Mountains: #10 Iwaki-san
My thumb does the talking to the few cars that pass my way. I walk for almost an hour when a middle-aged man with a sleepy stubby...
Camping
No Frills, Simple Outdoor Fun – Muji Campg...
Think MUJI and you probably think in earth tones. The popular brand was built on simple, organic designs and well-made, fashionab...
Hiking
Hiking With Humans
My name is Bose. At least that is what my dad always calls me, so it must be my name. When he is angry with me, he will yell, “Bo...
Fishing
The Middle-Weight Champ of Off-Shore Angling
Dolphin Fish, Dorado or Mahi-mahi? Call it what you will, this powerful, speedy, and aggressive fish has been described as ha...
