Cycling

Mountain and LandCycling

Japan has some great roads, river ways and bridges criss-crossing the country but insider information is critical to having an enjoyable cycling tour. While the mountain biking scene at resorts in Japan is still growing there are some great trails and mountain bike parks to explore for those in the know.

Eco Tourism

Following Fuji

Mt. Fuji is silhouetted against a post-typhoon sunset, overlooking Yuno Village’s golden rice fields nearly ready for harvest. While Japan’s iconic volcano may seem cliché to some, for Masanori Shintani it is the source of inspiration for his lifework.

Shizuoka

Kakegawa – More than Just a Rugby Town

Ecopa Stadium in Kakegawa is one of the venues for the Rugby World Cup 2019. Instead of ditching right after the game, explore Kakegawa City and a side of Shizuoka you've never seen before.

Cycling Japan

Tour de Kanto

This suburban Tokyo tour, which makes a big circle around the rim of the Kanto Plain, covers about 800 kilometers and makes for a...

Mountain Biking

Return of the Trail Ninjas

On a cold autumn morning atop Mt. Iwatake, the clouds blanket the valley and the sleeping village of Hakuba. It's just before sunrise, and the peaks of Shirouma and Karamatsu are vividly painted by the first rays of the morning sun. Near the top of ...

Hiking