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.
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Mad About Pow
A powder pocket, sitting smack dab on the border of Nagano and Niigata prefectures, has recently become a hot spot for snow lover...
Niseko
Niseko Art & Dining
Niseko draws thousands of visitors each year to Japan’s northernmost island in search of the steep and deep. Yet when these famed...
Travel
Hunan’s Floating Mountains
A crisp fog clears, revealing islands “floating” in the clouds. Massive, dangerously narrow sandstone columns seemingly defy...
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Nature and History in Shonai
One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.
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Time Traveling Through Kawane
A chugging sound interrupted intermittently by a shrill whistle cuts through the silence of the Okuoi Mountains. In the distance,...
Hiking
Trekking the Panorama Ginza Trail
The Northern Japan Kita Alps have been a source of inspiration for centuries, from missionaries and foreign traders looking up at...
Travel
The Mediterranean Diet
While most visitors to Italy flock to Amalfi and Capri, locals escape to the quieter mountain villages and seaside towns of Cilento National Park, a two-hour drive from central Naples in southern Italy.
Adventure Travel
Local Mediterranean
The region has a rich history that spans more than 3,000 years and terrain ranging from jagged mountains to rolling plains to ari...
Camping
Tokyo Escapes: Summer Camping
Tokyo summers can be stifling—luckily it’s easy to escape the city for a cool break from the heat.
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Niseko Untapped
Niseko draws thousands of visitors each year to Japan’s northernmost island in search of the steep and deep. Yet when these famed...
Travel
Shuzenji Sanctuary
Nestled in the hilly center of Izu Peninsula is Shuzenji Onsen, a hot spring village with a 1,200-year-old history. With ancient ...
Features
Chasing Dragons in Komodo
The savannah of the dry, rugged islands before me looks bare and deserted, so it’s difficult to imagine that one of the world’s d...
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