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Autumn
SeasonsAutumn
Market Watch
Market Watch: Autumn Farmers Markets in Japan
As summer turns to fall, so the offers of the seasonal table at farmers markets change. Zucchini and cucumber give way to pumpkin...
Races and Events
The Original Mountain Marathon Nozawa Onsen 2020...
The Original Mountain Marathon (OMM), one of the oldest adventure races in the world, will be held this autumn at Nozawa Onsen Vi...
Travel
JR Discount Passes for Foreign Passport Holders ...
When you are traveling through Japan this autumn and winter, don't miss out on this limited special for foreign passport holders ...
Climbing
New Book: Classic Alpine Climbs of Japan
If you’ve always wanted to climb a classic alpine route in Japan, but didn’t know where to start, check out Tony’s latest boo...
Beer Buzz
Making Cidre from Japanese Apples
Nearly four years ago, I wrote about how craft cider (called シードル from the French cidre) was relatively hard to find in Japan, an...
Adventure Travel
High Life on the Middle Road
A passion for the outdoors and cultural preservation were the inspiration of four friends to convert a kominka into Zenagi, ...
Film Festivals
Your Guide to 2019’s Best Adventure Films
The best of adventure films hits the big screen this autumn as Banff Mountain Film Festival returns to Japan. With inspiring ...
Events
What’s Happening in November
Rugby World Cup FinalTwo nations will battle for the Webb Ellis Cup at the highly anticipated Rugby World Cup finale. If you don’...