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Hiking
A Bear Is Ripping Off My Nipple
I grew up with bears. Winnie, Paddington, The Berenstains, Yogi, even Grizzly Adams. Bears are cute; they just run away. I’ve see...
Slacklining
‘Slacker’ Nation
Gibbon brings slacklining to Japan I am pathologically frightened of heights, so the idea of being suspended on an inch-th...
Surfing
Niijima: A Tokyo Surf Safari
Think of an island surrounded by clear blue water, white sand beaches and long stretches of empty coastline. Picture lush green m...
Trail Running
Ultrawoman
“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 Running
Trail Running Course Guide: Higashi, Tanzawa, Om...
Trail runners yearn for breathtaking, sigh-inducing views. The Tanzawa trail running course is a famous hiking course located in ...
Japan Angler
Fishing for Surfers
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...
Gunma
I Love Canoe
White water and hot water often mind when people think of Minakami. From spring to fall a steady flow of helmet-wearing, paddle-w...
High Tide
Unnatural Nature
The Tokyo capital buildings lie in the background as the snowboarders take flight. What an amazing concept. This was made possibl...