Mountain and Land

Okinawa attracts hordes of travelers to its sandy beaches and warm, clear water with divers and snorkelers often posting images of the majestic local sea turtles. The interior forest and rivers, however, are home to another Okinawa turtle also in need of protection—the small, reclusive, but equally beautiful, yamagame.

From used k-trucks to discarded e-bikes, optimist and opportunist Hiroaki Inubuse is motion personified. His latest project aims to help travelers discover Okinawa’s backstreets and ancient roads on “upcycled” e-bikes with Discovery Cycling Tours Okinawa.

The 2024 Charity Ride celebrates five years and another 500 kilometers to help support Mirai no Mori and their mission to help the marginalized youth in Japan.

The Kuma River is the heart of the Kuma Valley with Hitoyoshi, a historic castle town, serving as the valley’s main hub. The vast...

Hiking the entire one thousand kilometers of the Michinoku Coastal Trail (MCT) can take about two months. Yet if you only have sa...

Our family—Xavier, myself and our daughters Nayla and Fibie—have been cycling across Japan from Tottori to Hokkaido. We are Japan...

Welcome to the Suruga region where unforgettable adventure and vibrant coastal charms await. This jewel of natural wonders in...

Enjoy the freedom to explore Japan this autumn and winter in your own custom camper van! Free unlimited kilometersNo young dri...