Kayaking

The Kii Peninsula, a vast and mountainous hand reaching into the Pacific, has been my lodestar for over twenty years. It is an ar...

The heart of Japan is often found not in its neon-drenched metropolises or manicured temple gardens, but in the quiet interstitia...

In the late 19th century, British explorer Isabella Bird walked across northern Japan. She was the first Western woman to make su...

The Amami Islands have long existed in the crosswinds. Locals have endured powerful typhoons and shifting geopolitical winds,...

Travelers venturing beyond Hokkaido's popular winter resorts will discover a land with a rich cultural and natural history, a proud indigenous people and a community striving to preserve their heritage.

“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.

Visitors flock to the tourist-filled cities of Kyoto, Osaka and Nara… but what other adventures are there to find in the southern...

Explore Onna with clear views from above and below the colorful sea.  The Onna Coastline stretches nearly 30-kilomete...