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        Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi

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        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 Salamanders in Akiota

        Rie Miyoshi
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        Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
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        The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto

        Rie Miyoshi
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        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.

        Music Festivals in Japan 2022

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        Get back into t...

        Spring Skiing in Japan 2022

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        It may be spring in Japan but you can still ski in select ski resorts open all the way to Golden Week.
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        Cycling Ancient Roads from Kyoto to the Sea

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        When you are a ...
        Japan In Cider

        Japan In Cider: A Glass Half Full (of Cider)

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        Pow Bar Founder Megumi Scott

        Beyond the Brand: Pow Bar

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        An interview with Megumi Scott, the founder of Niseko brand Pow Bar.
        Churamura Okinawa Sea Turtle Marine Conservation

        Churamura: Footprints in the Sand

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        Churamura, an NPO in Okinawa, work to conserve marine life and protect endangered sea turtles in Japan's southernmost prefecture.
        Kawazu

        Fall in Love with Kawazu

        Rie Miyoshi
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        Enjoy waterfall hikes and hot springs, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood in Kawazu on the western coast of Izu Peninsula.
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        Kansai Canyoning in Kiho

        Alena Eckelmann
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        Hidden in t...
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        Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku

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        Kochi Prefectur...

        The Naked Stranger – Episode 10: Kawayu ...

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        Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi

        Rie Miyoshi
        0
        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.
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Derek Yamashita

After college, Derek Yamashita followed his passion to connect with his Japanese-American roots by starting a life deep in the countryside of Yamagata Prefecture. Here he found joy in the trails, cycling courses, fishing and all that the countryside had to offer. He combines his love travel, storytelling and photography as he explores the hidden treasures of Japan. In 2017 Derek co-founded The Hidden Japan, a boutique travel company promoting travel to both the deeper regions of Japan, particularly Tohoku, to help travelers explore beyond the big cities and well trodden tourist trails. He works closely with rural communities to create custom tours and experiences for travelers to enjoy alongside locals and foster a deeper understanding of their community.
Skiing

The Guardians of Zao

Derek Yamashita
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As winter enters into its deepest months of January, a natural phenomenon takes place on the slopes of Mt. Zao. Massive white...
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Cultural Travel

The Artisans of Tsubame Sanjo

Derek Yamashita
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At the center of Niigata Prefecture, in the wide open Echigo Plains, is an accumulation of more than 400 years of metallurgy ...
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Traditional Events

Matsuri: Tohoku Summer Festivals 2022

Derek Yamashita
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Summer time in the Tohoku Region is the time of year when the normally quiet and tranquil communities of the north explode in vib...
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Yamagata

A Mountain Town Frozen in Time

Derek Yamashita
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Hidden away in the mountains of Yamagata is a hot spring town where traditional ryokan are surrounded by forests. Visitors come t...
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