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Shimanami Kaido—An Island Hopping JourneyChugoku/ShikokuTotal distance: 161.7 km.Best Season: March to November It feels l...

The snowboarder population in Japan is said to be 7.5 million strong. These are riders who hit the slopes at least three times a ...

As we move deeper into fall and the chill of winter draws near, the season’s first snowfall enters everyone’s mind. Ski and snowb...

The Backcountry is an unforgiving place…Being prepared and knowing how to use your equipment properly is essential if you plan to...

Goya Dog Ingredients GoyaEggKatsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)Spam (pork luncheon meat)Hot dog bunsBlack pepperKaryu Tor...

Rising 1,308 meters above sea level, Niseko Annupuri is the center of attention for Japan’s top winter sports destination. The mo...

It was late afternoon, and I was home swaying in my hammock, waiting for Taro Muraishi, this column’s editor. It was well past ou...

What do you do if you find yourself in Japan’s powder capital, but you don’t ski? Yesterday you tried lessons with the Can...