Activities

The South China Sea divides Malaysia nearly in half. On one side of that body of water is well-known peninsular West Malaysia and...

The mizubasho (Japanese skunk cabbage) blooms across the marshland as tourists snap their shutters along the paved forest road. S...

It’s probably still cold as you read this, but spring is just around the corner. Here’s a suggestion for good beer in an expansive...

Owner, Powder House Lodge & Hakuba Real Estate Michael Baker arrived in Japan from his native Australia 12 years ago t...

I’ve done some climbing. I’ve been cold, hungry and scared, but my first climb in The People’s Republic was all that, with some r...

The practice of hanami is centuries old, starting during the Nara Period (710-784) and is said to have been influenced by the Chi...

Essential gear Large (blue) Tarp: It’s primal. You must mark your space. Bonus: Masking tape, X marks the spot. (Real) Beer: Only...

"I wish to die under a cherry blossom tree, In full bloom under a full moon in spring." ~ Saigyo Before you can truly experienc...