- Seasons
- Summer
Japan’s Top 10 Dives
The many island...
Conquering the Kita Alps Ridges
Grappling with ...
Return to Palau
I am sitting in...
Kampai! in Kansai
Kansai has been...
Nature and History in Shonai
One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.
- Autumn
Nature and History in Shonai
One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.
Time Traveling Through Kawane
A chugging soun...
Trekking the Panorama Ginza Trail
The Northern Ja...
Mountainfilm on Tour in Hakuba
Held every Memo...
Paragliding, Camping and Caves in Japan!
As you drive in...
- Winter
Japan Snow Guide Travel Notes
HOKKAIDO Glo...
Mad About Pow
A powder pocket...Nature and History in Shonai
One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.
Shuzenji Sanctuary
Nestled in the ...
Year-round winter gear deals at Victoria Sport...
The Kanda neigh...
- Summer
- Regions
- Near Tokyo
Air it Out
There is no bet...
Ark Hills Marche
Tucked away in ...
Music Festival Guide 2018
Warmer months mean awesome music festivals in Japan. Check out our favorite music festivals!
Summer Runs, Races & Tours
Trail running is a great way to explore the beautiful nature of a country while getting away from the usual tourist spots.
Tokyo Escapes: Summer Camping
Tokyo summers can be stifling—luckily it’s easy to escape the city for a cool break from the heat.
- Near Kyoto
Kampai! in Kansai
Kansai has been...
Kumano Kodo to Shionomisaki Cape
Kumano Kodo is ...Music Festival Guide 2018
Warmer months mean awesome music festivals in Japan. Check out our favorite music festivals!
Osaka’s Odona Marche
Rough-and-tumbl...
Cycling Awaichi
“Awaichi” is sh...
- Near Tokyo
- Activities
- Ocean and Beach
Japan’s Top 10 Dives
The many island...Return to Palau
I am sitting in...Air it Out
There is no bet...Nature and History in Shonai
One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.
Niseko Untapped
Niseko draws th...
- River and Lake
Air it Out
There is no bet...Paragliding, Camping and ...
As you drive in...Niseko Untapped
Niseko draws th...
Minakami Mofest
Head up to Japan's outdoor mecca of Minakami for the country's biggest outdoor adventure festival!
All-Season Outdoor Playgr...
Enter the all-season world of Shinetsu Shinzekyo in Nagano and Niigata with outdoor professionals
- Sky
Shizuoka Road Trip: The Mt. Fuji Loop
As green season...
Hunan’s Floating Mountains
A crisp fo...Paragliding, Camping and Caves in Japan!
As you drive in...
Q&A with Bungy Japan’s Charles Odlin
Japan’s highest...
We’ve Got a Jumper!
Generalists mig...
- Snow and Ice
Japan Snow Guide Travel Notes
HOKKAIDO Glo...
A Decade of Danchi
Neil Hartmann l...Mad About Pow
A powder pocket...
The Reemergence of Arai
Lotte Arai Resort will definitely become a hotspot for western skiers and boarders over the next few years.
Tohoku Storm Chasing
Just a few hours north of Tokyo by Shinkansen (bullet train) await remote mountains and the countryside of Tohoku’s Akita and Iwate prefectures.
- Travel
Gravity-Defying Farming in Nishi Awa
Discover the centuries-old secret behind what keeps southern Japan's mountains growing
Hiking and Cycling the Miyagi-Kennan Hamakaido...
In 2011 the lar...
Up Market in Osaka
There wasn’t mu...Return to Palau
I am sitting in...
Shizuoka Organic Festival
Nestled in a wo...
- Food and Drinks
Gravity-Defying Farming in Nishi Awa
Discover the centuries-old secret behind what keeps southern Japan's mountains growingHiking and Cycling the Miyagi-Kennan Hamakaido...
In 2011 the lar...Up Market in Osaka
There wasn’t mu...Return to Palau
I am sitting in...Shizuoka Organic Festival
Nestled in a wo...
- Races and Events
The Original Mountain Marathon
It’s been almos...Shizuoka Organic Festival
Nestled in a wo...Nature and History in Shonai
One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.Mountainfilm on Tour in Hakuba
Held every Memo...Music Festival Guide 2018
Warmer months mean awesome music festivals in Japan. Check out our favorite music festivals!
- Ocean and Beach
Category
Regions
Regions
Features
Impossible is Nothing
The first time I walked on a pair of bamboo stilts with a 20-kg. pack on my back was the day I stood on Japan’s most northerly pr...
Features
The Snow Chasers
After spending four years riding more mountains in North America than most skiers get in a lifetime, I was ready for a new advent...
Surfing
Wax On, Drop In, Chill Out!
Alex Springenschmidt first came to Bali in 1998 and, like many before him, he fell in love with the waves, smiling faces and the ...
People
Interview with Jake Burton
Outdoor Japan contributor Neil Hartmann sits down with Jake Burton in Niseko for a casual chat about travel, life lessons and th...
