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Activities
Activities
Mountain Biking
Winter Mountain Biking on Izu’s Ancient Pa...
Go mountain biking year round and discover the Izu Peninsula's outdoors at the coastal Matsuzaki Town.
Events
Onbashira Matsuri
Watch one of Japan's most dangerous festivals in Nagano in 2022. The Onbashira Matsuri is an ancient festival dating back more than 1,200 years.
Market Watch
Market Watch: Omicho Market
Discover Omicho Market in Kanazawa, Ishikawa for the best of seafood and local vegetables in Japan.
Cycling
Cycling Ancient Roads from Kyoto to the Sea
When you are a cycling guide in Japan and asked to join a small team to explore and create new routes in and around Kyoto, you do...
Climbing
Monkeying Around on Myougi-san
Advanced climbers can challenge their skills on the conglomerate spires of the 1,103-meter Mt. Myougi in Gunma.
Japan in Cider
Japan In Cider: A Glass Half Full (of Cider)
Japan In Cider Cider, or rather hard cider—the alcoholic version—has enjoyed a steady climb in popularity and accessibility in...
Beyond the Brand
Beyond the Brand: Pow Bar
An interview with Megumi Scott, the founder of Niseko brand Pow Bar.
Eco Tourism
Churamura: Footprints in the Sand
Churamura, an NPO in Okinawa, work to conserve marine life and protect endangered sea turtles in Japan's southernmost prefecture.