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  - The Submerged Forests of Iide
    Derek Yamashita
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    Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi
    Rie Miyoshi
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    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
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
    The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto
    Rie Miyoshi
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    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.
    Music Festivals in Japan 2022
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    Get back into t...
- Summer
  - The World is Our Playground
    Gardner Robinson
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    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
    Gardner Robinson
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    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.
    The Sweet Secrets of Brewing Mead
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Wander into the world of mead brewing and find yourself immersed in a fascinating journey spanning centuries and continents.
    The Knights in White Lycra
    Rie Miyoshi
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    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 in Yamagata
    Derek Yamashita
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    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
  - The Mermaids of Mie
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Overfishing, oc...
    The Epic Northern Tip of the MCT
    Quinlan Faris
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    Hiking the enti...
    Life on the Road in Japan
    Celine Pasche
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    Our family—Xavi...
    All Aboard Niigata’s Sake Train
    Samantha Mythen
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    Japan is famous...
    Cycling the Kuma Valley
    Kathryn Wortley
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    The Kuma River ...
- Winter
  - CAMP3 Clubhouse in Madarao
    Gardner Robinson
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    Keith Stubbs, a veteran in the snowboard industry, transitioned from rider to coach and instructor trainer for Snowboard Instruction New Zealand. After coaching in various Japanese resorts, he has established a permanent base in Madarao, outlining his plans for the area and future snowboard endeavors.
    New Horizons in Shiretoko
    Dylan Robinson and Sam Levings
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    During another epic powder season, two seasoned winter sports enthusiasts traded their snowboard bags for camera bags and traveled to Eastern Hokkaido to explore the frozen landscape and broaden their winter horizons.
    Silent Resilience
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Curling athlete Sayuri Matsuhashi’s journey to the top of her sport is an inspiration to deaf athletes and women juggling their roles as mothers while also pursuing their professional dreams.
    Heritage Hunting in Hokkaido
    Daniel Moore
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    Travelers venturing beyond Hokkaido's popular winter resorts will discover a land with a rich cultural and natural history, a proud indigenous people and a community striving to preserve their heritage.
    Shizukuishi
    Pete Leong
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    Northern Honshu’s Iwate Prefecture, known for heavy snowfall, features Shizukuishi—a powder-rich resort area with views of Mt. Iwate. Snow enthusiasts seeking lesser-known gems can enjoy exceptional snow quality and uncrowded resorts, including Shizukuishi Ski Resort, Amihari Onsen Ski Resort, and Iwate Kogen Snow Park, offering affordability and traditional hospitality.
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  - Getting Dirty in Japan
    Gardner Robinson
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    “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
    Ike-Sun Park Farmers Market
    Joan Bailey
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    The Ike-Sun...
    Paradise Found in No Man’s Land
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Imagine startin...
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    Peak Cuisine on Mt. Iwatakeishi
    Pauline Kitamura
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  - The Mermaids of Mie
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Overfishing, oc...
    Take a Trip to the Wild Side : From Kansai to ...
    Chiara Terzuolo
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    Kansai Canyoning in Kiho
    Alena Eckelmann
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    Hidden in t...
    Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku
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    Overfishing, oc...
    Getting Dirty in Japan
    Gardner Robinson
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    “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
    48 Hours in Katsuura, Chiba
    Trent Maxwell
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    The Landscape Hunter
    Rie Miyoshi
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    The Surfing Life – Hata Style
    Daniel Moore
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- River and Lake
  - Heritage Hunting in Hokka...
    Daniel Moore
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    Travelers venturing beyond Hokkaido's popular winter resorts will discover a land with a rich cultural and natural history, a proud indigenous people and a community striving to preserve their heritage.
    Getting Dirty in Japan
    Gardner Robinson
    0
    “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
    The Submerged Forests of ...
    Derek Yamashita
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- Sky
  - Getting Dirty in Japan
    Gardner Robinson
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    “Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
    Shizuoka Road Trip: The Mt. Fuji Loop
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Hunan’s Floating Mountains
    Rie Miyoshi
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    Paragliding, Camping and Caves in Japan!
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    Q&A with Bungy Japan’s Charles Odlin
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    Japan’s highest...
- Snow and Ice
  - CAMP3 Clubhouse in Madarao
    Gardner Robinson
    0
    Keith Stubbs, a veteran in the snowboard industry, transitioned from rider to coach and instructor trainer for Snowboard Instruction New Zealand. After coaching in various Japanese resorts, he has established a permanent base in Madarao, outlining his plans for the area and future snowboard endeavors.
    New Horizons in Shiretoko
    Dylan Robinson and Sam Levings
    0
    During another epic powder season, two seasoned winter sports enthusiasts traded their snowboard bags for camera bags and traveled to Eastern Hokkaido to explore the frozen landscape and broaden their winter horizons.
    Silent Resilience
    Rie Miyoshi
    0
    Curling athlete Sayuri Matsuhashi’s journey to the top of her sport is an inspiration to deaf athletes and women juggling their roles as mothers while also pursuing their professional dreams.
    Shizukuishi
    Pete Leong
    0
    Northern Honshu’s Iwate Prefecture, known for heavy snowfall, features Shizukuishi—a powder-rich resort area with views of Mt. Iwate. Snow enthusiasts seeking lesser-known gems can enjoy exceptional snow quality and uncrowded resorts, including Shizukuishi Ski Resort, Amihari Onsen Ski Resort, and Iwate Kogen Snow Park, offering affordability and traditional hospitality.
    Northern Shinshu’s Secret Stash
    Outdoor Japan
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    A weak yen, revenge travel, and excellent ski conditions have led to high demand, booking out popular resorts like Hakuba and Nozawa Onsen this year. Fortunately, lesser-known gems like Togari Onsen, near Nozawa Onsen and Madarao, offer charming alternatives for powder seekers.
- Travel
  - The Spirit of the Kuma Valley
    Rie Miyoshi
    0
    Travelers to Japan undoubtedly view sake as the traditional liquor of Japan. Histori-cally they wouldn’t be wrong, since Sudō Honke, the world’s oldest sake brewery (and one of the oldest companies in the world), was founded in 1141 in Ibaraki Prefecture, just north of Tokyo. However Southern Japan is home to another authentic Japanese spirit—shochu, which was first produced about 500 years ago, its roots firmly planted in Japan’s warmer southern climes.
    CAMP3 Clubhouse in Madarao
    Gardner Robinson
    0
    Keith Stubbs, a veteran in the snowboard industry, transitioned from rider to coach and instructor trainer for Snowboard Instruction New Zealand. After coaching in various Japanese resorts, he has established a permanent base in Madarao, outlining his plans for the area and future snowboard endeavors.
    New Horizons in Shiretoko
    Dylan Robinson and Sam Levings
    0
    During another epic powder season, two seasoned winter sports enthusiasts traded their snowboard bags for camera bags and traveled to Eastern Hokkaido to explore the frozen landscape and broaden their winter horizons.
    Silent Resilience
    Rie Miyoshi
    0
    Curling athlete Sayuri Matsuhashi’s journey to the top of her sport is an inspiration to deaf athletes and women juggling their roles as mothers while also pursuing their professional dreams.
    Heritage Hunting in Hokkaido
    Daniel Moore
    0
    Travelers venturing beyond Hokkaido's popular winter resorts will discover a land with a rich cultural and natural history, a proud indigenous people and a community striving to preserve their heritage.
- Food and Drinks
  - The Spirit of the Kuma Valley
    Rie Miyoshi
    0
    Travelers to Japan undoubtedly view sake as the traditional liquor of Japan. Histori-cally they wouldn’t be wrong, since Sudō Honke, the world’s oldest sake brewery (and one of the oldest companies in the world), was founded in 1141 in Ibaraki Prefecture, just north of Tokyo. However Southern Japan is home to another authentic Japanese spirit—shochu, which was first produced about 500 years ago, its roots firmly planted in Japan’s warmer southern climes.
    CAMP3 Clubhouse in Madarao
    Gardner Robinson
    0
    Keith Stubbs, a veteran in the snowboard industry, transitioned from rider to coach and instructor trainer for Snowboard Instruction New Zealand. After coaching in various Japanese resorts, he has established a permanent base in Madarao, outlining his plans for the area and future snowboard endeavors.
    New Horizons in Shiretoko
    Dylan Robinson and Sam Levings
    0
    During another epic powder season, two seasoned winter sports enthusiasts traded their snowboard bags for camera bags and traveled to Eastern Hokkaido to explore the frozen landscape and broaden their winter horizons.
    Silent Resilience
    Rie Miyoshi
    0
    Curling athlete Sayuri Matsuhashi’s journey to the top of her sport is an inspiration to deaf athletes and women juggling their roles as mothers while also pursuing their professional dreams.
    Heritage Hunting in Hokkaido
    Daniel Moore
    0
    Travelers venturing beyond Hokkaido's popular winter resorts will discover a land with a rich cultural and natural history, a proud indigenous people and a community striving to preserve their heritage.
- Races and Events
  - Silent Resilience
    Rie Miyoshi
    0
    Curling athlete Sayuri Matsuhashi’s journey to the top of her sport is an inspiration to deaf athletes and women juggling their roles as mothers while also pursuing their professional dreams.
    Winter News and Notes
    Outdoor Japan
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    Check out the latest news and winter events held at ski resorts all over Japan in 2024!
    2023 Autumn Events & Races
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    DD4D Brewing
    Rie Miyoshi
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    2023 Summer Events and Races
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February 7, 2017

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Born in Malaysia, raised in Japan and graduated from the University of Hawaii, Rie is the creative force behind the multi-media production at Outdoor Japan both behind the camera and in front of the lens in many of the videos produced for our readers, sponsors and destinations. Rie works closely with tourism organizations in Japan and overseas developing strategies to create exciting content to promote their destinations to our readers in Japan and round the globe. She also regularly works with outdoor and lifestyle brands and NPOs to provide video, photo and editorial content while supporting travel and tourism in Japan. Rie regularly represents Outdoor Japan at conferences, panel discussions and on television, presenting in English and Japanese.

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