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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.
Adventures of the Hokkaido Bush Pig
Tips for Spring Hiking in Hokkaido
For most people, March and April is spring. Spring in Japan means welcoming cherry blossoms and warm weather, and it is time to s...
High Tide
Empty Nets
“Oi, let out the rope more!”“Reel in the nets!” The star-filled navy blue sky begins to whiten with daylight, and before long ...
People
Q4: Leo Houlding Interview
Sitting in a popular sushi restaurant in Roppongi, my eyes are watering as I watch my new friend dip a piece of raw fish into eno...
Trail Running
History of the Hash
Hash House Harrier roots extend back to the old English schoolboy game of "Hares and Hounds," in which players, called "hound...
Trekking
Four Corners of Japan
Although I spent the first few weeks of 2008 helping my new friends and temporary neighbors, Ian Fraser and Chris Lynch, compile ...
Running
‘Old School’ Trail Running
Long before spandex-clad hard bodies began blazing mountain trails, the Hash House Harriers were chasing each other through hill ...
Eco Tourism
Full Circle
A road trip across Japan fueled by cooking oil and biodiesel, and sparked by a love of the ocean, proves oil and water can mix. ...
Japan Angler
The Sea Dragons of Ise Bay
The past 24 hours have passed with no sleep for me, bouts of seasickness, fatigue and cold weather, and all the other makings...