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Eco PartyGreen Drinks InternationalThis organic, self-organizing network of informal environmental discussion groups gathers in c...

Watching a performance by a world-class athlete, is your reaction, “Oh, I’d love to be able to do that,” or perhaps a “Yeah, mayb...

Cycling is a simple, effective way to feel good about traveling around our planet, getting to work and simply having fun outside....

Although resorts like Hakuba and Shiga Kogen get the most attention, Nagano is also home to many quaint “pension villages” attrac...

To a deaf person, the entire world is limited to that which falls in their field of vision. We often notice what is happening off...

There’s no better way to explore a new city than by bicycle. Walking has its merits, but you can’t cover nearly the territory. Yet Tokyo can be a daunting city for even the most hardened traveler, and navigating the maze of streets on two wheels may seem like a quick way to get lost. Thankfully, the good people at the cheerfully named Tokyo Great Cycling Tour are here to help.

A great way to experience a city is to hop on a jitensha (bicycle). In Japan, however, bikes are predominantly used for trans...

In everyday life we are generally unaware of our breathing. Try making an effort to practice “breathe awareness.” Feel your b...