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Not every trip to Japan is built around a single activity, and this section covers the rest: cultural travel, eco-tourism, adventure travel, onsen and hot spring culture, and the practical planning that ties a trip together. Start with our Best Time to Visit Japan guide if you’re still deciding when to go, or our guide to Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma if a great hot spring is part of the plan. This is also the broadest section on the site, so use the subcategories below to narrow in on a specific region, culture, or travel style.
Trail Running
Trail Blazers: Q&A with Timo Meyer
Over the past two years, Minakami-based trail runner Timo Meyer has made a name for himself on the international trail running sc...
Features
The Heart of Shinshu
It was a cold January evening in 1618. The guard shivered, stifled a yawn and shifted his weight from right to left in an effort ...
Photography
Wild West Decrepit
John Wayne is in Japan. He stands at the stagecoach station of his little cowboy town in the Tochigi countryside, a moldy America...
Scuba Diving
Down Under in Guam
Whether you enjoy a leisurely afternoon snorkel with the family or go deep into one of the famous dive sites, there’s plenty to e...
Cultural Travel
Fire & Water
When locals in Kansai head to the beaches and the mountains for a little summer respite, many find themselves in Wakayama Prefect...
Races and Events
Marianas Cup Beach Volleyball Festival
It’s not every day you get a chance to play your favorite sport with—or against—some of the world’s top athletes. Yet for mor...
Art and Film
Car Danchi 6: On Location in Kusharo
The Car Danchi filming style has always combined searching for new locations and the unwritten rule we must have fun wherever we ...
Backcountry Snowboarding
Lights, Powder, Action! Jeremy Jones Interview
Over the last decade, Jeremy Jones has been perhaps the biggest name in big mountain snowboarding. He has appeared in numerous ex...