High Tide

“You’re a fool if you don’t climb Mt. Fuji once, but an even greater fool if you climb it more than once.” To rephrase this f...

The silence is broken by the sound of the shutter, reminding me why I love taking photos, especially in natural light. Sun ra...

Slip into the hot water. Rest your head on the edge of the tub and stare at the ceiling. “Ahhh…” all that tension is released. Ja...

Recently I repeatedly heard the word “congratulations.” Although I was not receiving those heartfelt greetings directly, I was to...

The Tokyo capital buildings lie in the background as the snowboarders take flight. What an amazing concept. This was made possibl...

The cold beaches of winter lay silent except for the pounding waves on the shore. I don my hood and race through the oncoming wal...

Sandboxes, the ubiquitous play areas in Japanese parks and playgrounds, allow children who live far from the sea to enjoy buildin...

Mitsuharu Kume dramatically changed the course of his life 15 years ago, moving from Tokyo to southern Japan’s Tanegashima Island...