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    • Spring
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        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.
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        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.
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        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.
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        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
    • Winter
    • Near Tokyo
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        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.
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    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Races and Events
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        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.

Spring Skiing in Japan 2022

2022 has been a banner snow year with many resorts registering near record highs. For snow lovers who aren’t ready to pack away those skis or snowboards, or serious enthusiasts with skins and touring skis, there are a number of resorts open through Golden Week and others, like Yamagata’s Gassan, that extend into early summer.

HOKKAIDO

Niseko Annupuri
Until May 5

Niseko Grand Hirafu
Until May 5

Niseko Hanazono Resort
Until May 5

Sapporo Kokusai 
Until May 8

Sapporo Teine
Until May 5

Furano Resort
Until May 8

TOHOKU

Hakkoda Ropeway
Until beginning of May

APPI Kogen
Until May 8

Geto Kogen
Until May 8

Yamagata Gassan
Until July

NAGANO

Hakuba Goryu
Until beginning of May

Hakuba 47
Until May 5

Hakuba Happo-One
Until May 8

Hakuba Tsugaike Kogen
Until May 8

Shiga Kogen Mountain Resort 
Until end of May

Nozawa Onsen Ski Resort
Until May 8

Yakebitaiyama
Until May 8

Okushiga Kogen Ski Field
Until May 5

Gala Yuzawa Ski Resort
Until May 5

NIIGATA

Kagura 
Until May 22

Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort
Until May 5

Seki Onsen
Until beginning of May

Charmant Hiuchi
Until May 5

GUNMA

Tenjidaira Tanigawadake
Until beginning of May

Tanbara Ski Park
Until May 8

Marunuma Kogen Ski Resort
Until May 8

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