Chubu

I am not sure who had the idea to run the main ridge of Japan’s Central Alps, but it could have been me. I am certain, however, w...

“Geez! Why can’t we find this thing? It should be here.” “I know!” “What’s your radar reading?” “Says we’re standing wit...

Masanori Takeuchi is a legend in snowboarding. Hailing from the Joetsu area of Niigata, he was raised a skier and then discovered...

Hot water is good. I love it. But not like that comfortable, homey love affair I have with my slippers. And not like that sne...

For months I have relished the prospect of spending four uninterrupted days hiking from village to village, exploring one of ...

What is 3776.24 meters tall, weighs a gazillion tons, is revered by millions and is the quintessential symbol of Japan? If you an...

Chubu-Sangaku National Park, Nagano

There are many places in Japan where you can climb up to a mountain, stay in a hut or tent, then get up the next day and head off...