Issue 83

Often referred to as the “Hawaii of Japan,” the archipelago of islands that make up Okinawa offer plenty of options for travelers...

Clark Little made a splash in 2009 when he self-published “The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little.” The coffee-table book, with forew...

Hidden away in the mountains of Yamagata is a hot spring town where traditional ryokan are surrounded by forests. Visitors come t...

When a Buddhist monk visited an isolated part of the Iwate coast 350 years ago, he saw it much as it remains today, a peaceful in...

Joshinetsu National Park, which includes Shiga Kogen, is located in Honshu’s rugged mountainous interior. Signs of human activity...

While Hokkaido is covered in snow and ice in winter, the far north of Japan’s northernmost island is ideal for cycling and si...

Japan gets a lot of snow, but few places get snow as light and dry as Hachimantai’s "Aspirin Powder." It’s all thanks to the uniq...

Explore Onna with clear views from above and below the colorful sea.  The Onna Coastline stretches nearly 30-kilomete...

Mt. Fuji Satoyama Vacation is a beautiful retreat site, luxurious camping facility and ecotourism hub centered around the Jap...

On the last Sunday of each month, the port of Manazuru booms with life. Tucked amongst the fishing boats is a festive cluster...

The World Beer Cup held their biennial celebration of craft beer this year in Minneapolis, Minnesota after skipping the event...

July 1-15: Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, Fukuoka July 1-31: Gion Festival July 8-10: Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival, K...

Hibiya Oktoberfest When: July 8-18Where: Hibiya Park, TokyoWeb: oktober-fest.jp  Numazu Fishmarket 22nd Anniversary Ba...

Fuji Rock When: July 29-31Where: Naeba Ski Resort, NiigataWeb: fujirockfestival.com Rock in Japan Festival When: Aug. 6-...

Salomon 4100D Mountain Trail in Nozawa Onsen This trail run is in the traditional hot spring village and Olympic ski town of N...

Montbell Photo Contest Montbell, Japan’s largest homegrown outdoor brand, is hosting their fifth annual photo contest. Photo s...