Category
Activities
Activities
Scuba Diving
Diving into the CNMI
Saipan and Rota are more than just quick tropical getaways for travelers from Japan. They are also havens for divers who know the...
Kyushu
Laying Deep Roots in Yakushima
The lush island of Yakushima boasts the nation’s highest annual rainfall, Kyushu's tallest mountain and is said to be inhabited b...
Nagano
Kamikochi, Where Gods Descend
Golden silence reigns with the dawn. There’s little but the sound of the Azusa River as it passes under the bridge like a cerulea...
The X Factor
The X Factor
Late summer and early fall is my favorite time to travel the countryside in Japan. The trails are quiet and the weather still war...
The Local Brew
Nasu Kogen Beer
Located in the northern end of Tochigi Prefecture, Nasu Kogen Beer has always been one of the more classy and elegant craft b...
Eco Corner
Eco Corner: Choices for Sustainable Lifestyles
Eco NightsSolar Light Capwww.solarlightcap.com We all love those little Petzl lights but, admit it, carrying extra batteries a...
Cycling Japan
The Aso and Takachiho Swing: From a Volcanic Par...
Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido is famous for amazing views, yet far south, the Aso area rivals its magnificence. Fro...
Craft Beer
Sagami Beer at Restaurant Selvaggina
The Tanzawa mountain range in northwestern Kanagawa Prefecture offers residents of greater Tokyo numerous hiking opportunities, no...
