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    • Spring
      • video

        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.

        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.
        Kyoto Oni Trail Outdoor Japanvideo

        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.
    • Summer
      • the nomad pasche family

        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

        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.
        mead brewing in japan

        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

        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 yamagata

        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
      • Pow Bar Founder Megumi Scott

        Beyond the Brand: Pow Bar

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

        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.
        Kawazu

        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
    • Near Tokyo
      • getting dirty in japan

        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.
    • Near Kyoto
      • video

        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.
    • All Regions
    • Article Map
    • Ocean and Beach
      • getting dirty in japan

        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.
    • River and Lake
      • getting dirty in japan

        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.
    • Mountain and Land
    • Sky
      • getting dirty in japan

        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.
    • Snow and Ice
      • climbing mt. fuji off season

        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.
    • Travel
      • the nomad pasche family

        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

        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

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

        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

        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 nomad pasche family

        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

        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

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

        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

        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
      • fuji rock japan

        2023 Summer Music Festivals

        Get into the groove this green season while enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends.
        Summer Events Fireworks Festivals in Japan

        2023 Fireworks Festivals in Japan

        Enjoy these fireworks festivals held throughout Japan this summer and autumn.

Eco Corner: Choices for Sustainable Lifestyles

Eco Nights
Solar Light Cap
www.solarlightcap.com

We all love those little Petzl lights but, admit it, carrying extra batteries and carrying out spent ones to recycle is extra weight that could be used for chocolate. And finding a place to recycle the toxic batteries is an expedition in itself. The solution: Solar Powered Light Cap by the 2C Light Company. This lightweight hat has two LEDs subtly fitted under the brim and sacrifices nothing in style or comfort. The waterproof solar cell is integrated into the brim and provides three hours of light after a full day of sun. Available online for ¥4,980 in a variety of styles such as baseball, cyclist, army and tennis visor. 

Eco Escape
Icon Personal Aircraft
www.iconaircraft.com

What will eco tourism look like in 20 years? Will burning all that fossil fuel flying to Hawaii in a jumbo jet and driving an SUV into the mountains for an afternoon of bird watching still make you an eco warrior? Small personal aircraft have been a dream since flight began, and the Icon A5 may finally be making that dream a reality. Able to fold down to be towed on a trailer, this lightweight flyer is happy on land and sea as well as in the air and will get you into pristine environments no cruise ship will go. We are hoping to see the solar powered electric version soon but, in the meantime, it is never too early to start working on your pilot’s license.

Eco Clean
Vinegar
www.vinegartips.com

Vinegar has been around for 10,000 years and was commercially produced nearly 2,000 years before Christ. Far more than a flavor for your salad, vinegar is one of the world’s best natural cleaners. It reportedly kills 95 percent of mold and bacteria, whitens laundry, disinfects toys and countertops, cleans wounds, polishes chrome and even removes mud stains. Best of all, using it instead of anti-bacterial soaps keeps those harsh chemicals from our waterways and may help stave off the evolution of the antibiotic resistant super bug we keep hearing about.  

Verified Eco Friendly
Eco-Cert Label
http://qai.jp

A few short years ago we were dying to find any organic products on store shelves, but suddenly there are so many “eco” goods it’s hard to know what’s really produced green. The “Eco-Cert” label is an internationally recognized standards organization from Europe whose oval logo is common in Japan, and this seal on a product means it meets high standards of health, safety and environmental responsibility. While no brand is perfect, the Eco-Cert endorsement is proof a company is making an effort to be more sustainable and ethical. From food to cosmetics to textiles, keep an eye out for the mark. If you have a product, contact them to see about getting yours labeled too.

ECO BLOG
Eco Farm
Brown’s Field
www.brownsfield-jp.com

One of the pioneers of the macrobiotic movement in Japan, Deco Nakajima, and her husband, Everett Brown, have been running a delightful little farm and café in Chiba since 1999. They regularly run farming events using heirloom seeds, natural cooking classes, bodywork seminars, children’s events and more. The café sits in a delightfully reformed antique farm building, and the menu is well worth a day trip from Tokyo or, better yet, book one of their tree houses and stay for a night. It is a little oasis away from home, and the yard is like a mini-petting zoo, with a big family of dogs, cats, goats and ducks co-existing and happy to make new friends. See their Website for open hours and details on their internship and “woofing” programs.

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