Activities

Thinking of climbing Mt. Fuji this summer? We talk to Mt. Fuji guides on best practices for scaling Japan's highest mountain.

Check out our picks all the way from Hokkaido to the Okinawa Islands and then plot your perfect Japan camping adventure.

Adventure couple Ruth Aisling and Bappa Shota explores Japan by van.

Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.

Winifred Bird's latest book is an introduction to the world of sansai (mountain vegetables) and foraging in Japan.

Go online shopping for organic vegetables and support local farmers throughout Japan.

Honeybees at Kodo Bee Farm thrive in Tokushima's rich nature and contribute to the local ecosystem while producing delicious honey.

Shimoda may be famous for its white sandy beaches and surfing, but it also played a major role in shaping the Japan we know today.