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Cranking Niseko

Niseko is such a popular destination for visitors to Japan that you often go into restaurants and shops to find more foreigners t...

Niseko Untapped

Niseko draws thousands of visitors each year to Japan’s northernmost island in search of the steep and deep. Yet when these famed...

Cool Summer Trails

When the cicadas start to sing, summer in Japan is officially underway. Mid-summer days are hot, often followed by muggy nights, ...

The Way East

The idea of this journey began to form shortly after I arrived in Japan nearly a decade ago. Spurred from a love of wild mountains and perfect waves, the trip lay dormant until I met Lena Stoffel and Aline Bock.

Fishing with Bears in Shiretoko

The forest was as pristine as one could possibly hope. We heard nothing but the tree branches rustling in the breeze and the flow...

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