Activities

I was born in the deep snow country of Niigata. My father, a ski instructor, had big dreams for me as a skier, and his passio...

When I see a typhoon materialize on the weather map, part of me jumps for joy, while the other prays for mercy. As a surfer, natu...

Nakagawa Onsen lies on the banks of the Nakagawa River which feeds into Lake Tanzawa in western Kanagawa Prefecture. For the ...

My first bike trip came from a desire to see the overland horizon. I headed north to the great landscapes of Hokkaido where a sma...

When you think of sea kayaking, Japan may not be the first place that jumps to mind, but with literally thousands of kilometers o...

Habitual overtime workers, serial early risers and rock climbing addicts: rejoice. You now have a place to call your own. ...

Sore shoulders and stiff or painful back problems are often caused by a tired and hardened neck. The long winter can create cold ...

My thumb does the talking to the few cars that pass my way. I walk for almost an hour when a middle-aged man with a sleepy stubby...