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Trail Running
Mountain and LandTrail Running
Japan is a running country and the counries foothills and mountains are perfect for trail running. It’s no surprise the sport has really taken off with trail running and lite adventure events selling out as people head for the hills to go trail running. Intrepid trail runners can explore lush coastal areas, forested hills and exposed high alpine areas with limitless trails to explore. With a convenient rail system all you need is a train ticket, a pair of shoes and some water and you can be running through nature in no time.
Chubu
Race Report: Ultra Trail Mt. Fuji 2013
On April 26, trail runners from around the globe gathered at Japan’s most iconic mountain to take part in Japan’s largest trail r...
Trail Running
Light and Fast in the Central Alps
I am not sure who had the idea to run the main ridge of Japan’s Central Alps, but it could have been me. I am certain, however, w...
Trail Running
Trail Running on the Moon in Oshima
What would it feel like to run on the moon? Would you settle for blazing a trail on a live volcano in Tokyo? On a c...
Adventure Racing
East Wind blows through Patagonia
“This race lives up to the last wild race. We go from mountain biking in 100-kmh gusts, blowing shrapnel at us, to driving rain, ...
Adventure Travel
Outdoors on the Cheap
During tough times, and Japan has seen its fair share recently, people have a tendency to tighten their belts or stay indoors. Ye...
Trail Running
Hiroshi Ishikawa: Evolution of a Trail Runner
Hiroki Ishikawa is one of Japan’s top trail runners, competing regularly in Japan and overseas. It’s been three years since he la...
Hiking
Daiyuzan Trail: ‘The Other Side’
Hakone is a popular destination for tourists who come for the many hot springs, fancy restaurants and historic ryokan (inns)....
Trail Running
Ultrawoman
“I really don’t like running fast. It’s way too exhausting!” –Hiroko Suzuki There are a lot of runners out there who can r...