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Japan’s outdoor culture runs on more than trail food — this section covers the country’s fast-growing craft beer scene in particular, along with cider, mead, wineries, and the beer gardens and festivals that pop up every summer. Start with Kampai! to Japan’s Award-Winning Breweries for a sense of how far the domestic scene has come, or Outdoor Beer Gardens for where to drink after a day outside. Browse below for brewery profiles, seasonal festival guides, and more.
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Chateau Kamiya Beer
It’s probably still cold as you read this, but spring is just around the corner. Here’s a suggestion for good beer in an expansive...
Craft Beer
Harvest Moon
If you have young children in Japan, it is practically inevitable that a trip to Tokyo Disneyland will be considered an outdoor ac...
Craft Beer
Fujizakura Kogen Beer at Sylvans Restaurant
The lure of Mt. Fuji goes beyond its symbolic representation of Japan. While hiking to the top is one of the country’s most popula...
Craft Beer
The Fishmarket Taproom
The Izu Peninsula’s proximity to Tokyo makes it a prime destination for getaways, with the highway along the east side jammed most...
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Tamago Oziya (Egg & Rice Soup)
Backpackers and cyclists often depend on frozen and dried food because they are light weight. The quality isn’t too bad, but not s...