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Mountain and Land
ActivitiesMountain and Land
From camping, hiking and trail running to cycling, mountain biking and rock climbing – Japan’s hills, valleys and mountains provide an amazing landscape to explore and enjoy your favorite outdoor activities.
Hyakumeizan
100 Famous Japanese Mountains: #59 Akaishi-dake
After a great 10-hour sleep in the empty hut on Taka-dake, my internal clock woke me at 4:30 a.m. as usual. The caretaker of the ...
Nature Trails
The Roof of the Gods
The morning light is dazzling as it reflects off the vermillion offertory box. The interior remains dark as if to emphasize the s...
Adventures of the Hokkaido Bush Pig
The Adventures of the Hokkaido Bush Pig
There I was, heading up another Hokkaido trail, when two people we passed on their way down said, “They are waiting for you at th...
People
Q4: Steve House Interview
While Mt. Everest is routinely climbed by dozens of people each year, pioneering climbers are trying the most difficult and dange...
Hyakumeizan
100 Famous Japanese Mountains: #25 Sobo-san
It was my fifth day and mountain number two in Kyushu. Hitching a ride from an onsen in Beppu was easy and, soon enough, I was on...
Adventures of the Hokkaido Bush Pig
Tips for Spring Hiking in Hokkaido
For most people, March and April is spring. Spring in Japan means welcoming cherry blossoms and warm weather, and it is time to s...
High Tide
Empty Nets
“Oi, let out the rope more!”“Reel in the nets!” The star-filled navy blue sky begins to whiten with daylight, and before long ...
People
Q4: Leo Houlding Interview
Sitting in a popular sushi restaurant in Roppongi, my eyes are watering as I watch my new friend dip a piece of raw fish into eno...