Category
Surfing
Ocean and BeachSurfing
While Japan may not be known as a surfing destination, the island nation has endless surfing options, from mellow waves near Tokyo in Chiba and Shonan, to less crowded and better conditions down south. From Hokkaido to Okinawa you can find surf if you and there is no doubt that Japan is a surf-crazed country and one of the biggest surfing markets in the world, along with the U.S., Australia and Brazil. Grab your board and enjoy a surf trip in Japan.
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Summer Fun at Izu and Lake Hamana
Izu Peninsula White sandy beaches and azure seas await just less than two hours from Tokyo. The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka ...
People
All Are We: Interview with Surfer Kelly Potts
Pro surfer Kelly Potts isn't your typical athlete. At a young age, she traded the competitive world for a greater calling: to cre...
Health and Fitness
Yoga for Yokonori
Why is yoga good for yokonori sports? If you’ve never heard of yokonori, it's a Japanese term used to categorize "sideways riding" sports like snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding. These are all active sports, which require a certain amount of mobility to enjoy at any age.
Yamagata
Japan’s Great Northwest
One of the best things about traveling through Japan is the scenic train rides that duck into tunnels and emerge into mountainous...
People
Faces in the Crowd: Hiroka Yoshikawa
In a world of evolving sport styles, it’s refreshing to see surfers like Hiroka Yoshikawa embracing the classics.
Backcountry Skiing
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.
Indonesia
Shaping the Future in Bali
It’s sunrise at Bali’s infamous Legian Beach. The shore is dotted with a few early birds walking the idyllic sands, and I'm lucky...
Surfing
Having a ‘Swell’ Time in Okinawa
Okinawa is best known for the miles of beautiful beaches and as a world-class scuba diving destination. With all that beautiful c...