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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.
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        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.

The X Factor

Being outdoors in winter and being comfortable is a challenge when the mercury starts dropping. Whether you are picking icicles out of your beard on the North Island or sub-zero commuting in Tokyo, keep the extremities warm, your tea hot and enjoy being outside in winter.

North Face E-Tip Gloves
Keep your playlist fresh without taking off your gloves

Originally launched in 2007, the E-tip touch screen-friendly gloves were ahead of their time and did not make much of an impression. This time around, North Face is ready with a grippy and warm three-season glove that has a thumb and index finger with X-static fibers that contain a layer of silver, giving it the electrical conductivity needed to make contact with your favorite touch screen device. The circuit pattern palms have a silicon pattern that provides additional grip, so you don’t drop your beloved i-phone. Recommended for cycling, trekking and back country approach hiking, they can also be used as a liner for ski and snowboard gloves and are especially popular with nature and adventure sports photographers.

WEBLINK
www.goldwin.co.jp/tnf/

Sabre Sunglasses
Cool enough for the “Dude,” definitely cool enough for you

Direct from the back streets, skate parks and taco stands of Southern California, Sabre sunglasses will keep your tired eyes safely hidden from the masses. Perfect for transcontinental flights and brightly lit convenience stores, these fashionable shades come in vibrant colors with maximum protection lenses that are all about style. I wear mine on early morning Shinkansen journeys to the slopes and for cruising town on four wheels. Check out the Sabre Website for an insight into modern day marketing and look for Sabre goggles and apparel in the Spring of 2010.

WEBLINK
www.sabre.fm

Sigg Fashion Thermal Water Bottle
Keep your ginger tea warm all day

From the understated Swiss bottle company Sigg comes new colorful designs in a doubled-walled 700-ml. stainless steel thermos. Keep your java piping hot for up to six hours and don’t hesitate to use it for carbonated beverages and acidic fruit juices. No seams in the construction means no leaks, and they are virtually unbreakable. They also feature Sigg’s proprietary non-toxic baked-on inner liner that is taste- and scent-neutral. It is 100 percent recyclable and backed by a lifetime. The only trouble is deciding which fashionable design is for you.

WEBLINK
www.sigg-jp.com

Smart Wool Socks
Buy them for winter, wear them all year

I’ve never been a fan of expensive socks until I was given a gift pair of these wool blend beauties a few years ago. “Smart wool” has established long-term partnerships with New Zealand Merino wool growers who take care of their sheep in style, offering environmental, social and economic sustainability. I like the light- and medium-weight Hiking crew pairs with flat-knit toe seams and stitched in heel brace which keeps the sock in place while you are in motion. I have worn mine for three seasons on the trail, and they are still warm and fit well. Check out their hats and gloves if you like the materials.

WEBLINK
www.smartwool.com

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