Activities

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 ...

The morning light is dazzling as it reflects off the vermillion offertory box. The interior remains dark as if to emphasize the s...

Undoubtedly the most important fitness concept for Outdoor Japan readers is function; how your body responds to the demands o...

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...

Friendly people, a vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty have made Bali a favorite destination for travelers. The island’s ...

When most people think of Japan, they think of reliable cars and electronics, or perhaps karaoke or manga, recently maybe even wh...

While Mt. Everest is routinely climbed by dozens of people each year, pioneering climbers are trying the most difficult and dange...

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...