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Activities
Activities
Niigata
A Birds Eye View in Myoko
When not enjoying the Myoko Valley’s Nordic and Alpine sports, the Hawk & Hare owner’s favorite activities involve soarin...
The Local Brew
Tsukiyono Beer
A huge art glass complex in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture is not the most likely spot to find a craft brewery and restaur...
Living Style
Eco-architecture in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji
Ancient Japan was a noble land; a kingdom directly descended from Amaterasu, Goddess of the Sun. Dignified castles sheltered ...
Outdoor Yoga
Outdoor Yoga: Camel Pose
During the winter when it gets cold, our backs tend to curve forward and our breathing becomes thin, causing our body’s immun...
Health and Fitness
Running Right: Function Follows Form
Back in June, more than 100,000 applicants vied for one of the 30,000 slots in the 2008 Tokyo Marathon, and the Feb. 17 event...
Eco Tourism
Returning Home With My Senorita
Many a love story has started with the colloquialism, “She was always right in my sight, but I just never noticed.” Then, some ch...
Backcountry Snowboarding
Blind Men, Elephants and the Bald Faced Cat
Skiing in Canada may conjure images of popular resorts such as Whistler or those in the Canadian Rockies, or perhaps heli-skiing ...
Ishikawa
Heaven is a Golden Marsh
According to legend, a poor peasant potato farmer used to wash gold dust from his harvest into a well, a ritual he performed dail...