Activities

I’ve done some climbing. I’ve been cold, hungry and scared, but my first climb in The People’s Republic was all that, with some r...

The practice of hanami is centuries old, starting during the Nara Period (710-784) and is said to have been influenced by the Chi...

Essential gear Large (blue) Tarp: It’s primal. You must mark your space. Bonus: Masking tape, X marks the spot. (Real) Beer: Only...

"I wish to die under a cherry blossom tree, In full bloom under a full moon in spring." ~ Saigyo Before you can truly experienc...

“Clack, clack, clack.” The echoes of our footsteps bounce back from the walls. The atmosphere of this place strangely brings to m...

As always, we visit with musicians and ask them what places do they recommend traveling to in their home country. This month, enj...

Outdoor Japan Magazine: Issue 4: Column - Power Pancakes from Leftover Trail Mix The guide to travel, the outdoors and active lifestyles in Japan. Enjoy activity guides, travel guides, hot spring guides, live weather forecasts, outdoor operators, places to stay, skiing and snowboarding, festivals and events and much more. Outdoor Japan Magazine. Japan's only bilingual magazine about travel, outdoors and lifestyle. Be part of the outdoor community in Japan.

If you have young children in Japan, it is practically inevitable that a trip to Tokyo Disneyland will be considered an outdoor ac...