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.
Craft Beer
Keep Aridagawa Weird
It’s lunchtime at the red-roofed Tadano nursery school tucked away in Aridagawa, Wakayama—but you won’t find kids running to ...
Ocean and Beach
Free Fall with Hanako Hirose
“One hundred meters...and touch down!” Cheers erupt as Hanako Hirose grabs a tag from the hundred-meter mark deep below the turqu...
Features
Home in the Mountains
Japan’s most accomplished “yama girl” is sharing her love of the outdoors to help inspire and empower marginalized children ...
Craft Beer
Hazy Sundays at Revo Brewing
If it weren’t for the Japanese staff bustling around the brewery and restaurant, you’d swear you were in a Pacific Northwest ...
Eco Tourism
Reducing Plastic Waste with MyMizu
Buy anything from a convenience store in Japan and chances are it is wrapped, if not double wrapped, in plastic. It's ironic that...
Adventure Travel
High Life on the Middle Road
A passion for the outdoors and cultural preservation were the inspiration of four friends to convert a kominka into Zenagi, ...
People
For the Sake of Sake
In the traditionally male-dominated industry of sake (rice wine), Ayaka Ito is making a difference. The 31-year-old Ito owns BeSh...
Yamagata
Japan’s Great Northwest
One of the best things about traveling through Japan is the scenic train rides that duck into tunnels and emerge into mountainous...
Races and Events
The Original Mountain Marathon
It’s been almost seven hours of running in the mountains. The sun is setting, it’s freezing and you’re off trail with only your r...
Eco Tourism
Gravity-Defying Farming in Nishi Awa
Discover the centuries-old secret behind what keeps southern Japan's mountains growing
Sponsored
Shizuoka Road Trip: The Mt. Fuji Loop
As green season shifts into high gear there’s no better time to hit the road and explore Japan. If you are in the Kanto area and ...
Chubu
Old Town Charm in Hida Furukawa
Nestled in Central Japan is a charming town preserving traditional crafts, historical streets and authentic Japanese countryside ...
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