- Seasons
- Summer
Music Festivals in Japan 2022
Get back into t...
Following the Paper Trail in Kochi
Discover the traditional art of washi papermaking in Kochi with artist Rogier Uitenboogaart.
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.
- Autumn
Cycling Ancient Roads from Kyoto to the Sea
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Japan In Cider: A Glass Half Full (of Cider)
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Beyond the Brand: Pow Bar
An interview with Megumi Scott, the founder of Niseko brand Pow Bar.
Churamura: Footprints in the Sand
Churamura, an NPO in Okinawa, work to conserve marine life and protect endangered sea turtles in Japan's southernmost prefecture.
Fall in Love with Kawazu
Enjoy waterfall hikes and hot springs, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood in Kawazu on the western coast of Izu Peninsula.
- Winter
Spring Skiing in Japan 2022
It may be spring in Japan but you can still ski in select ski resorts open all the way to Golden Week.
The Resistance
The Indy Pass arrives in Japan to bring avid riders to local resorts that punch above their weight class and offer varied terrain.
Go Deep into Shinano
Discover Snow Country in Shinano Town in northern Nagano, popular for its deep powder but also its mountainous winter scenery.
Japan Snow Guide: Winter 2022 Events & No...
Check out the latest news and winter events held at ski resorts all over Japan in 2022!
Hachimantai’s Powder History
Discover powder and ski culture deep in Tohoku at Hachimantai.
- Summer
- Regions
- Near Tokyo
Paradise Found in No Man’s Land
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Day Hikes from Tokyo
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Peak Cuisine on Mt. Iwatakeishi
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Your Guide to 2019’s Best Adventure Film...
The best of...
Air it Out
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- Near Kyoto
Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi
Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.
The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto
The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.Cycling Ancient Roads from Kyoto to the Sea
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Five Autumn Cycling Areas in Japan
Autumn is Japan...
Japan Camping Guide: Camping in Kansai
Camping in the ...
- Near Tokyo
- Activities
- Ocean and Beach
Solace and Giant Salamanders in Akiota
Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.Churamura: Footprints in the Sand
Churamura, an NPO in Okinawa, work to conserve marine life and protect endangered sea turtles in Japan's southernmost prefecture.Fall in Love with Kawazu
Enjoy waterfall hikes and hot springs, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood in Kawazu on the western coast of Izu Peninsula.
Okinawa Island Beat: Autumn 2021
Okinawa Whale W...
Snorkeling, Surfing and Sustainability in Koch...
Enjoy the clear waters of Kochi by snorkeling and surfing while staying at a refurbished hotel committed to sustainability.
- River and Lake
Finding the Flow from Kan...
Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.Solace and Giant Salamand...
Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
Shower Climbing High Abov...
Learn about the uniquely Japanese activity of sawanobori, navigating up rivers and waterfalls, in the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture.
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.
- 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
Spring Skiing in Japan 2022
It may be spring in Japan but you can still ski in select ski resorts open all the way to Golden Week.The Resistance
The Indy Pass arrives in Japan to bring avid riders to local resorts that punch above their weight class and offer varied terrain.Go Deep into Shinano
Discover Snow Country in Shinano Town in northern Nagano, popular for its deep powder but also its mountainous winter scenery.Japan Snow Guide: Winter 2022 Events & No...
Check out the latest news and winter events held at ski resorts all over Japan in 2022!Hachimantai’s Powder History
Discover powder and ski culture deep in Tohoku at Hachimantai.
- Travel
Shower Climbing High Above Wakasa Bay
Learn about the uniquely Japanese activity of sawanobori, navigating up rivers and waterfalls, in the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture.The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto
The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.
Market Watch: Oiso’s Shishimai Marche
Check out this farmers' market in the beachside town of Oiso.Go Deep into Shinano
Discover Snow Country in Shinano Town in northern Nagano, popular for its deep powder but also its mountainous winter scenery.
Protecting Japan’s Pow
Professional snowboarder and environmentalist Goro Komatsu fights climate change with Protect our Winters Japan.
- Food and Drinks
Shower Climbing High Above Wakasa Bay
Learn about the uniquely Japanese activity of sawanobori, navigating up rivers and waterfalls, in the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture.The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto
The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.Market Watch: Oiso’s Shishimai Marche
Check out this farmers' market in the beachside town of Oiso.Go Deep into Shinano
Discover Snow Country in Shinano Town in northern Nagano, popular for its deep powder but also its mountainous winter scenery.Protecting Japan’s Pow
Professional snowboarder and environmentalist Goro Komatsu fights climate change with Protect our Winters Japan.
- Races and Events
2022 Spring Tours and Travel
Check out these green season tours and experiences across Japan!
2022 Art Events in Japan
Two of Japan's biggest art events return this year: the Setouchi Triennale on the Seto Inland Sea Islands and Niigata's Echigo Tsumari Art Field.
2022 Spring Races & Festivals
The start of the green season is a great time to start trail running, cycling and hiking. Check out these races, outdoor events and traditional festivals held this spring.Music Festivals in Japan 2022
Get back into t...Japan Snow Guide: Winter 2022 Events & No...
Check out the latest news and winter events held at ski resorts all over Japan in 2022!
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2022 Art Events in Japan
Two of Japan's biggest art events return this year: the Setouchi Triennale on the Seto Inland Sea Islands and Niigata's Echigo Tsumari Art Field.
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Japan Snow Guide: Winter 2022 Events & Note...
Check out the latest news and winter events held at ski resorts all over Japan in 2022!
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Onbashira Matsuri
Watch one of Japan's most dangerous festivals in Nagano in 2022. The Onbashira Matsuri is an ancient festival dating back more than 1,200 years.
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Guide Lines: Baird Beer Fest & OMM Motosuko...
Baird Beer Harvest Fest Get out and enjoy the Halloween weekend in Izu at the Baird Brewery and Taproom in Shuzenji. ...
Climbing
Yuji Hirayama’s Urban Base Camp Opens in Shinjuk...
One of Japan's top rock climbers Yuji Hirayama has opened Urban Base Camp, a new bouldering gym in the heart of Tokyo.
Music Festivals
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.
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2022 Spring Tours and Tra...
Check out these green season tours and experiences across Japan!
Finding the Flow from Kan...
Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.
Solace and Giant Salamand...
Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
