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The World is Our Playground
The Pasche family has been cycling and living out of a tent in remote corners of the planet for the past 13 years on four continents spanning 50 countries.
Adventure Travel World Summit in Hokkaido
The ATTA will host their first Adventure Travel World Summit in Asia in Hokkaido, Japan. We caught up with ATTA Director Shannon Stowell to find out more about the adventure travel industry and how it continues to grow and evolve.
The Sweet Secrets of Brewing Mead
Wander into the world of mead brewing and find yourself immersed in a fascinating journey spanning centuries and continents.
The Knights in White Lycra
Each year a group of cyclists head to the deep north towards Tohoku’s vast rice fields and coastal trails to help transform the lives of neglected children.
Sea to Table in Yamagata
An unforgettable way to intimately explore the Shonai Region in Yamagata is a culinary experience bringing bounty of the sea straight to your table.
- Autumn
Cycling Ancient Roads from Kyoto to the Sea
When you are a ...
Japan In Cider: A Glass Half Full (of Cider)
Japan In Cider ...
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
The Guardians of Zao
As winter e...
Snow Surfing Japan’s Biggest Mountains
Interview with ...
The Seduction of Touring
It’s a perf...
The Return to Japan
The past se...
Wandering Nagano’s White World
Nagano is k...
- Summer
- Regions
- Near Tokyo
Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
Ike-Sun Park Farmers Market
The Ike-Sun...
Paradise Found in No Man’s Land
Imagine startin...
Day Hikes from Tokyo
Whether you are...
Peak Cuisine on Mt. Iwatakeishi
Imagine sitting...
- Near Kyoto
Take a Trip to the Wild Side : From Kansai to ...
Visitors flock ...
Kansai Canyoning in Kiho
Hidden in t...
Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku
Kochi Prefectur...
The Naked Stranger – Episode 10: Kawayu ...
As the Crow Fli...
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.
- Near Tokyo
- Activities
- Ocean and Beach
Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
48 Hours in Katsuura, Chiba
Chiba’s stu...
The Landscape Hunter
Interview with ...
The Surfing Life – Hata Style
Intrepid su...Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku
Kochi Prefectur...
- River and Lake
Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
The Submerged Forests of ...
Yamagata’s ...
Dig Deeper into Eastern H...
Hokkaido winter...Take a Trip to the Wild S...
Visitors flock ...Kansai Canyoning in Kiho
Hidden in t...
- Sky
Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
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...
- Snow and Ice
Mt. Fuji: The Path Less Traveled
Fuji-san is the most climbed mountain in the world. If you are in good shape, there is a way to avoid the traffic for a more peaceful Mt. Fuji experience during the off-season.Dig Deeper into Eastern Hokkaido
Hokkaido winter...The Guardians of Zao
As winter e...Snow Surfing Japan’s Biggest Mountains
Interview with ...The Seduction of Touring
It’s a perf...
- Travel
The World is Our Playground
The Pasche family has been cycling and living out of a tent in remote corners of the planet for the past 13 years on four continents spanning 50 countries.Adventure Travel World Summit in Hokkaido
The ATTA will host their first Adventure Travel World Summit in Asia in Hokkaido, Japan. We caught up with ATTA Director Shannon Stowell to find out more about the adventure travel industry and how it continues to grow and evolve.Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
Weaving Stories with Maota
Maota is a small-scale clothing line working with local craftsmen in the countryside of Aichi and Gifu prefectures. While their focus is on small, local and “slow” fashion, they are moving fast toward some big goals.The Knights in White Lycra
Each year a group of cyclists head to the deep north towards Tohoku’s vast rice fields and coastal trails to help transform the lives of neglected children.
- Food and Drinks
The World is Our Playground
The Pasche family has been cycling and living out of a tent in remote corners of the planet for the past 13 years on four continents spanning 50 countries.Adventure Travel World Summit in Hokkaido
The ATTA will host their first Adventure Travel World Summit in Asia in Hokkaido, Japan. We caught up with ATTA Director Shannon Stowell to find out more about the adventure travel industry and how it continues to grow and evolve.Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.Weaving Stories with Maota
Maota is a small-scale clothing line working with local craftsmen in the countryside of Aichi and Gifu prefectures. While their focus is on small, local and “slow” fashion, they are moving fast toward some big goals.The Knights in White Lycra
Each year a group of cyclists head to the deep north towards Tohoku’s vast rice fields and coastal trails to help transform the lives of neglected children.
- Races and Events
2023 Summer Events and Races
World Aquatics ...
2023 Summer Music Festivals
Get into the groove this green season while enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends.
2023 Fireworks Festivals in Japan
Enjoy these fireworks festivals held throughout Japan this summer and autumn.
2023 Spring Events in Japan
Japan Cider Cup...
Addressing Japan’s Empty House Problem
Interview with ...
- Ocean and Beach
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.
Fishing
Sea to Table in Yamagata
An unforgettable way to intimately explore the Shonai Region in Yamagata is a culinary experience bringing bounty of the sea straight to your table.
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The Submerged Forests of Iide
Yamagata’s drastically alternating seasons and vast mountain ranges create a constantly rotating offering of outdoor splendor...
Skiing
The Guardians of Zao
As winter enters into its deepest months of January, a natural phenomenon takes place on the slopes of Mt. Zao. Massive white...
Cultural Travel
The Artisans of Tsubame Sanjo
At the center of Niigata Prefecture, in the wide open Echigo Plains, is an accumulation of more than 400 years of metallurgy ...
Traditional Events
Matsuri: Tohoku Summer Festivals 2022
Summer time in the Tohoku Region is the time of year when the normally quiet and tranquil communities of the north explode in vib...
Yamagata
A Mountain Town Frozen in Time
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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The Pasche family has been cycling and living out of a tent in remote corners of the planet for the past 13 years on four continents spanning 50 countries.
Adventure Travel World Su...
The ATTA will host their first Adventure Travel World Summit in Asia in Hokkaido, Japan. We caught up with ATTA Director Shannon Stowell to find out more about the adventure travel industry and how it continues to grow and evolve.
Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
