TRAVELER
Issue 58
Winter 2016
People
Follow Your Heart
The life of Scandinavian skier and artist Sandra Fransson is a mosaic of her lifelong passion for skiing and art, inspiration from the outdoors and the continuing legacy of her brother.
Snowboarding
Yuki-Ita
Shaping a non-traditional approach to snowboarding, Atsushi Gomyo introduces yuki-ita to Japan.
The Local Brew
Ushitora Brewing
Ushitora is a great craft beer bar in one of Tokyo’s great drinking neighborhoods, Shimokitazawa. The area is equally accessible ...
Beer Buzz
Warming up to Barleywines
Cuisine has its seasons and so do beverages. As winter sets in, beer drinkers tend to move toward stronger brews. Rich malts ...
Cycling Japan
Cycling Awaichi
“Awaichi” is short for “Awajishima Isshu,” which means a tour around Awaji Island. It is a popular route among Kansai cyclists al...
Market Watch
Kitanaka Marche
Just outside Bashamichi Station in Yokohama is a charming new farmer’s market. Brought about by the same folks who conjured up To...
Scuba Diving
Raja Ampat: Indonesia’s Eco-Success Story
“Raja Ampat may well be the hottest diving destination on the planet right now. And there’s good reason for this. The diving can ...
Scuba Diving
Reclaiming the Seas of Sanriku
On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake in Japan's history triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region....
Skiing
The Roof of Australia
It was almost midnight when we set out on skins from the tiny collection of lodges at Guthega, a “ski village” in Kosciuszko Nati...