Tokyo

The idea for Japan Coast to Coast, following famous rivers and crossing some of Japan`s highest roads, came 10 years ago when I h...

There are no beaches here, at least not sandy ones. No seaside inns. The terrain is best described as vertical, making one wo...

The Tokyo capital buildings lie in the background as the snowboarders take flight. What an amazing concept. This was made possibl...

"There are only three real sports: Mountaineering, race car driving and bullfighting." —Ernest Hemingway Hemingway was ont...

I live on an island in southern Japan with a population of about 30,000. The longer I stay, the greater the shock when I visit To...

There’s no better way to explore a new city than by bicycle. Walking has its merits, but you can’t cover nearly the territory. Yet Tokyo can be a daunting city for even the most hardened traveler, and navigating the maze of streets on two wheels may seem like a quick way to get lost. Thankfully, the good people at the cheerfully named Tokyo Great Cycling Tour are here to help.

As you exit the cable car from Takimoto Station and take in the view of the surrounding Musashino Plain, it is clear why the ...

Although it's just a few hours from downtown Tokyo, Sankousou lies deep within the highlands of Mt. Mitake in the Okutama are...