Issue 29

Gibbon brings slacklining to Japan I am pathologically frightened of heights, so the idea of being suspended on an inch-th...

The tropical jungle of Bali may seem like an unusual place to develop the next generation of eco-conscious leaders, but the creat...

Think of an island surrounded by clear blue water, white sand beaches and long stretches of empty coastline. Picture lush green m...

“I really don’t like running fast. It’s way too exhausting!” –Hiroko Suzuki There are a lot of runners out there who can r...

Trail runners yearn for breathtaking, sigh-inducing views. The Tanzawa trail running course is a famous hiking course located in ...

Hot summer days are here, and it is time for moving your feet at your favorite outdoor summer festival. Whether you are making th...

A hot dish on the trail can warm the soul or, if you are not careful, burn the tongue. Most people assume you need a Dutch oven o...

When training for any sport, you need to get your entire body in shape; however winter sports workouts focus primarily on the low...

Like many Hokkaido residents, Gregory Stewart is an avid sportsman who enjoys snowboarding, telemark and cross country skiing, hi...

The clear blue sky stretched as far as I could see, as I sat on the terrace of the Nishiho Lodge in Nagano sipping a cold beer. S...

Where Craft Beer in Japan First Began   The new brewpub for Echigo Beer was quite a sight when it opened in December...

If you live in the Shonan area of Kanagawa, chances are you or someone you know is big into surfing. My buddies tried to get me t...

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

At Senmaida (one-thousand rice paddies) in Shirayone, the more than 2,000 terraced ride paddies sloping down to the beach will ta...