Rie Miyoshi
Born in Malaysia, raised in Japan and graduated from the University of Hawaii, Rie is the creative force behind the multi-media production at Outdoor Japan both behind the camera and in front of the lens in many of the videos produced for our readers, sponsors and destinations. Rie works closely with tourism organizations in Japan and overseas developing strategies to create exciting content to promote their destinations to our readers in Japan and round the globe. She also regularly works with outdoor and lifestyle brands and NPOs to provide video, photo and editorial content while supporting travel and tourism in Japan. Rie regularly represents Outdoor Japan at conferences, panel discussions and on television, presenting in English and Japanese.
Adventure Travel
Iriomote Activity Guide
A guide to Iriomote's outdoors, hiking, diving, cultural experiences and accommodation.
Horseback Riding
Modern Day Samurai: Interview with a Horseback A...
Discover what life is like for Michael No, a horseback archer and "modern day samurai" who practices yabusame in Nikko.
Fishing
Manazuru: Fishing and Diving in Kanagawa
The coast between Yokohama and the Izu Peninsula is dotted with oceanside onsen towns that thrived during Japan’s bubble economy ...
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing in Nagano with Ninjas
A rush of icy wind blows through Togakushi's cedar forest and the snow flurry temporarily clouds our vision. As the snow sett...
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...
Autumn
Shikoku Road Trip: Kochi by Camper Van
Mountainous forests and coastal towns dominate most of the prefecture, where visitors will find enterprising locals and nature guides working to revitalize their communities. Shikoku’s winding roads are best explored by car.
Adventure Travel
Building the World’s Highest Hotel
Constructing a hotel at 3,880 meters is not an easy task. Back in the 1960s it was monumental. In 1968, entrepreneur Takashi Miya...
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...
People
All Are We: Interview with Surfer Kelly Potts
Pro surfer Kelly Potts isn't your typical athlete. At a young age, she traded the competitive world for a greater calling: to cre...
Backcountry Snowboarding
Wabi Sabi: A Hokkaido Backcountry Film
If you were in Niseko, Hokkaido this winter, you may have seen a quirky cabin on wheels touring around the neighborhood. This mic...
Spring
Supporting Local During a Global Crisis
On April 7, 2020, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a state of emergency in several key prefectures over the coronavirus pandemi...
Features
Paradise Found in No Man’s Land
Imagine starting your day from cold, gray Takeshiba Port, then waking up to a glowing sunrise and seabirds calling out in the rem...
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