- Seasons
- Summer
Peaking in 2021: Climbing Mt. Fuji
Thinking of climbing Mt. Fuji this summer? We talk to Mt. Fuji guides on best practices for scaling Japan's highest mountain.
Japan Camping Guide
Check out our picks all the way from Hokkaido to the Okinawa Islands and then plot your perfect Japan camping adventure.
Japan’s Digital Nomads
Adventure couple Ruth Aisling and Bappa Shota explores Japan by van.
Iriomote’s Endangered Wildcats
Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.
Market Watch: Summer Organics Delivered
Go online shopping for organic vegetables and support local farmers throughout Japan.
- Autumn
Five Autumn Cycling Areas in Japan
Autumn is Japan...
Autumn Hiking in Northern Nagano
Nagano Prefectu...
Shikoku Road Trip: Kochi by Camper Van
Mountainous forests and coastal towns dominate most of the prefecture, where visitors will find enterprising locals and nature guides working to revitalize their communities. Shikoku’s winding roads are best explored by car.
Japan Eco Track: Kochi Kōyō Cycling
Rice fields tra...
Building the World’s Highest Hotel
Constructing a ...
- Winter
Snowshoeing in Nagano with Ninjas
A rush of i...
Japan Snow Guide: Winter Events and News
This snow seaso...
Pacific Solo
Preacher-tu...
The Healing Forests of Shinano-machi
We’re waiti...
A Fishing Foray to the New Kesennuma
Communities alo...
- Summer
- Regions
- Near Tokyo
Paradise Found in No Man’s Land
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Day Hikes from Tokyo
Whether you are...
Peak Cuisine on Mt. Iwatakeishi
Imagine sitting...
Your Guide to 2019’s Best Adventure Film...
The best of...
Air it Out
There is no bet...
- Near Kyoto
Five Autumn Cycling Areas in Japan
Autumn is Japan...
Japan Camping Guide: Camping in Kansai
Camping in the ...
Taiki: Trails to Table
As rural villag...
Keep Aridagawa Weird
It’s luncht...
Eat Local Kobe
Eat Local Kobe ...
- Near Tokyo
- Activities
- Ocean and Beach
Blue Waves and Black Ships in Shimoda
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.
Iriomote Activity Guide
A guide to Iriomote's outdoors, hiking, diving, cultural experiences and accommodation.
Spring Escapes: Outdoor Activities in Japan
Check out these spring escapes this season and enjoy outdoor activities throughout Japan.
Unchanged Uguru: Snorkeling and Diving in Koch...
A warm Pacific ...Pacific Solo
Preacher-tu...
- River and Lake
Iriomote’s Endanger...
Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.Iriomote Activity Guide
A guide to Iriomote's outdoors, hiking, diving, cultural experiences and accommodation.
Bird’s Eye View of Hokkai...
Get a bird's eye view of Hokkaido with Ben Kerr, a Niseko-based pilot.Spring Escapes: Outdoor A...
Check out these spring escapes this season and enjoy outdoor activities throughout Japan.Shikoku Road Trip: Kochi ...
Mountainous forests and coastal towns dominate most of the prefecture, where visitors will find enterprising locals and nature guides working to revitalize their communities. Shikoku’s winding roads are best explored by car.
- Sky
Shizuoka Road Trip: The Mt. Fuji Loop
As green season...
Hunan’s Floating Mountains
A crisp fo...
Paragliding, Camping and Caves in Japan!
As you drive in...
Q&A with Bungy Japan’s Charles Odlin
Japan’s highest...
We’ve Got a Jumper!
Generalists mig...
- Snow and Ice
Snowshoeing in Nagano with Ninjas
A rush of i...Japan Snow Guide: Winter Events and News
This snow seaso...The Healing Forests of Shinano-machi
We’re waiti...
Hiroshima Skiing at Osorakan Snow Park
Enjoy skiing and snowboarding just an hour from Hiroshima at Osorakan Snow Park. Every winter, people from Kansai and Kyushu flock to one of the region’s most popular ski resorts for winter fun.
JR Discount Passes for Foreign Passport Holder...
When you are tr...
- Travel
Japan’s Digital Nomads
Adventure couple Ruth Aisling and Bappa Shota explores Japan by van.Iriomote’s Endangered Wildcats
Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.
Eating Wild in Japan
Winifred Bird's latest book is an introduction to the world of sansai (mountain vegetables) and foraging in Japan.Market Watch: Summer Organics Delivered
Go online shopping for organic vegetables and support local farmers throughout Japan.
Honey Business in Tokushima
Honeybees at Kodo Bee Farm thrive in Tokushima's rich nature and contribute to the local ecosystem while producing delicious honey.
- Food and Drinks
Japan’s Digital Nomads
Adventure couple Ruth Aisling and Bappa Shota explores Japan by van.Iriomote’s Endangered Wildcats
Iriomote Island, one of Japan's last untouched wild places, is home to the endangered yamaneko wildcat.Eating Wild in Japan
Winifred Bird's latest book is an introduction to the world of sansai (mountain vegetables) and foraging in Japan.Market Watch: Summer Organics Delivered
Go online shopping for organic vegetables and support local farmers throughout Japan.Honey Business in Tokushima
Honeybees at Kodo Bee Farm thrive in Tokushima's rich nature and contribute to the local ecosystem while producing delicious honey.
- Races and Events
2021 Summer Music Festivals in Japan
Camp and listen to great music in the outdoors at these summer music festivals across Japan.
2021 Fireworks Festivals in Japan
Enjoy these fireworks festivals held throughout Japan this summer and autumn.
2021 Summer Festivals in Japan
Enjoy these traditional matsuri festivals throughout Japan this summer.
2021 Summer Events and Races in Japan
Check out upcoming events and races held throughout Japan this summer and early fall.
Pretty in Pink: Sakura Forecast Announced for ...
Every year the ...
- Ocean and Beach
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2021 Summer Music Festivals in Japan
Camp and listen to great music in the outdoors at these summer music festivals across Japan.
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2021 Fireworks Festivals in Japan
Enjoy these fireworks festivals held throughout Japan this summer and autumn.
Traditional Events
2021 Summer Festivals in Japan
Enjoy these traditional matsuri festivals throughout Japan this summer.
Races and Events
2021 Summer Events and Races in Japan
Check out upcoming events and races held throughout Japan this summer and early fall.
Events
Pretty in Pink: Sakura Forecast Announced for 20...
Every year the Japan Meteorological Corporation releases a forecast for when Japan's famous sakura cherry blossoms are due to blo...
Events
Japan Snow Guide: Winter Events and News
This snow season has all the makings of an epic year for Tokyo residents and travelers. Tons of snow, discounted travel fares and...
Events
Outdoor Japan Green Season 2020 Giveaway
We hope you are enjoying our Traveler Spring 2020 magazine. We've partnered with several outdoor operators and accommodation acro...
Spring
Supporting Local During a Global Crisis
On April 7, 2020, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency in several key prefectures over the coronavirus pandemi...
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Peaking in 2021: Climbing...
Thinking of climbing Mt. Fuji this summer? We talk to Mt. Fuji guides on best practices for scaling Japan's highest mountain.
Japan Camping Guide
Check out our picks all the way from Hokkaido to the Okinawa Islands and then plot your perfect Japan camping adventure.
Japan’s Digital Nom...
Adventure couple Ruth Aisling and Bappa Shota explores Japan by van.
