Issue 22

I’ve come to Japan every year for the 20 years. But my latest trip was unlike all the rest. Our plan was to paddle and sail from ...

When I was asked to go to Miyakejima, I didn’t know anything about the island. I didn’t know there was a volcano. I didn’t know t...

As you exit the cable car from Takimoto Station and take in the view of the surrounding Musashino Plain, it is clear why the ...

Ingredients RiceSaltPickled plum, sliced lox (cooked), etc.Dried seaweed or roasted sesame seeds Japan’s best-known portabl...

Although it's just a few hours from downtown Tokyo, Sankousou lies deep within the highlands of Mt. Mitake in the Okutama are...

TRAIL RUNNING IN JAPAN If you head up to the mountains in Japan, most of the people you’re likely to see are groups of hikers ...

The air is fresh and clean in spring and early summer, a perfect time to practice your breathing. Breathing exercises help cr...

I love Hokkaido, and have often gone bicycle touring there. A friend and I once decided to ride from Otaru to Hakodate, two of th...

Urban grind or mountain chalet? In truth, most of us want the best of both worlds. Yet while many Japan residents dream of findin...

A fishing buddy and I recently took a short exploratory trek into the deepest, darkest hills of Kanagawa for some light tackl...

After a great 10-hour sleep in the empty hut on Taka-dake, my internal clock woke me at 4:30 a.m. as usual. The caretaker of the ...

The morning light is dazzling as it reflects off the vermillion offertory box. The interior remains dark as if to emphasize the s...

Undoubtedly the most important fitness concept for Outdoor Japan readers is function; how your body responds to the demands o...

There I was, heading up another Hokkaido trail, when two people we passed on their way down said, “They are waiting for you at th...

Friendly people, a vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty have made Bali a favorite destination for travelers. The island’s ...

When most people think of Japan, they think of reliable cars and electronics, or perhaps karaoke or manga, recently maybe even wh...

While Mt. Everest is routinely climbed by dozens of people each year, pioneering climbers are trying the most difficult and dange...