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.
Nature Trails
For the Love of the Climb
Born in Slovenia, a rugged country boasting with sportsman's culture, Cveto Nakashima Podlogar is well versed in trekking and...
Health and Fitness
Running Right: Function Follows Form
Back in June, more than 100,000 applicants vied for one of the 30,000 slots in the 2008 Tokyo Marathon, and the Feb. 17 event...
Japan Angler
Tokyo Bay Fishing Frenzy
Massive cargo ships ferry in and out of the many ports lining the shores from Tokyo to Kawasaki to Yokohama. Surprisingly, these ...
Golf
Asia’s Sleeping ‘Tiger’ Awakes
Smiling faces, great food, unbelievable hospitality…and now some world-class golf courses make Thailand the perfect place for a w...
Hiking
100 Famous Japanese Mountains: #12 Akadake
It was still mid-October, but the chill in the air made me wonder if sleeping in a tent was a good idea. When I arrived at the gy...
Golf
A Pebbles Throw from Tokyo
A visit to Kawana will put you in prestigious company. The famous course has welcomed everyone from the Japanese Imperial fam...
Hiking
100 Famous Japanese Mountains: #17 Hachimantai
I hear the door to the Visitor’s Center slide open as I scramble to get my things in order. Still in my sleeping bag with all...