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
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...
Nature Trails
Exploring Mitake-San
As you exit the cable car from Takimoto Station and take in the view of the surrounding Musashino Plain, it is clear why the ...
Pera Pera Corner
Happy Trails!
TRAIL RUNNING IN JAPAN If you head up to the mountains in Japan, most of the people you’re likely to see are groups of hikers ...