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People
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Meet professional athletes, entrepreneurs, activists and environmentalists as well as regular people and readers doing amazing things in Japan and around the world in our interviews, spotlights and Faces in the Crowd stories on Outdoor Japan.
Snowboarding
Yama Women
Despite challenges, women like Tayler Paulsen from Tasmania are shaping the snow sports landscape, addressing issues such as limited media coverage and disparities in equipment and training access. As a mom and advocate, Paulsen founded "Yama Women," offering specialized snowboard camps for female snow enthusiasts.
Photography
Pacific Crush: Clark Little on “The Art of...
Clark Little made a splash in 2009 when he self-published “The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little.” The coffee-table book, with forew...
Eco Tourism
Following the Paper Trail in Kochi
Discover the traditional art of washi papermaking in Kochi with artist Rogier Uitenboogaart.
Eco Tourism
Snorkeling, Surfing and Sustainability in Kochi
Enjoy the clear waters of Kochi by snorkeling and surfing while staying at a refurbished hotel committed to sustainability.
Cultural Travel
Eating Wild in Japan
Winifred Bird's latest book is an introduction to the world of sansai (mountain vegetables) and foraging in Japan.
Sailing and Boating
Pacific Solo
Preacher-turned-adventurer Lowell Sheppard is preparing for the adventure of his life: a solo journey across the Pacific, fro...
People
Ethical Living with Rick Grehan
In 2012, social activist, Rick Grehan started imageMILL in Tokyo—Japan’s first creative agency focused on sustainable and ethical...