Category
Regions
Regions
Snorkeling
A Wild Dolphin Ride
When I was asked to go to Miyakejima, I didn’t know anything about the island. I didn’t know there was a volcano. I didn’t know t...
Nature Trails
Exploring Mitake-San
As you exit the cable car from Takimoto Station and take in the view of the surrounding Musashino Plain, it is clear why the ...
Stay
Hometown Hospitality and Homegrown Art
Although it's just a few hours from downtown Tokyo, Sankousou lies deep within the highlands of Mt. Mitake in the Okutama are...
The Local Brew
Onuma Beer
I love Hokkaido, and have often gone bicycle touring there. A friend and I once decided to ride from Otaru to Hakodate, two of th...
Living Style
Moving On Up
Urban grind or mountain chalet? In truth, most of us want the best of both worlds. Yet while many Japan residents dream of findin...
Japan Angler
Stalking the Rainbows of Yozuku
A fishing buddy and I recently took a short exploratory trek into the deepest, darkest hills of Kanagawa for some light tackl...
Hyakumeizan
100 Famous Japanese Mountains: #59 Akaishi-dake
After a great 10-hour sleep in the empty hut on Taka-dake, my internal clock woke me at 4:30 a.m. as usual. The caretaker of the ...
Food and Drinks
Bali Soul in the Heart of Tokyo
Friendly people, a vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty have made Bali a favorite destination for travelers. The island’s ...