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Seasons
Seasons
Spirit of Silence
Pedals to Petals
The Bible for any bike trip in Japan is the guidebook “Touring Wave” by Shobunsha Publications. With detailed info on hot springs...
Gear
Gear Guide – Cool Stuff for Winter
NEW RELEASE
Teton Gravity Research presents LOST AND FOUND The new DVD from Teton tells the story of the 2007 season as seen thro...
Japan Snow Guide
Japan Snow Guide: At a Glance
Most travelers visit Japan in spring and fall for the mild temperatures and vibrant colors, so the white season is often overlook...
Nozawa Onsen
Nozawa Onsen – Shinshu’s Shangri-La
A unique blend of traditional hot spring village atmosphere and modern ski facilities make Nozawa Onsen the quintessential Japane...
The Local Brew
Bayern Meister Beer
Munich’s famous beer event, the Oktoberfest, actually begins in late September and runs until early October. If you’re readin...
Camping
Protected: Bringing Van Life to Japan with Dream...
Japan is well known for its high-speed bullet trains and extremely efficient transportation schedules. But for the traveler w...
Backcountry Snowboarding
The Gods’ Playland
Kamui Minara is a backcountry playland high above the valley where raw adventure meets mellow relaxation. A long, long time ag...
Features
Lost to the Avalanche
I received the call early in the morning on New Year’s Eve. I was in shock but could hear the voice on the other end saying the w...