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Spring
SeasonsSpring
Issue 86
The Submerged Forests of Iide
Yamagata’s drastically alternating seasons and vast mountain ranges create a constantly rotating offering of outdoor splendor...
Rafting
Finding the Flow from Kansai to Kochi
Shikoku’s many mountains, valleys and proximity to the ocean has made it a hidden gem for rafting, kayaking and canyoning enthusiasts willing to take a step or two further from the Golden Route of Kyoto and Osaka.
Hiroshima
Solace and Giant Salamanders in Akiota
Just beyond Hiroshima City is a tranquil outdoor destination home to some of Japan's last remaining oosanshouo, the elusive giant salamander.
Hiking
The Oni Trail: Hiking Coastal Kyoto
The mystical oni is prevalent in Japanese children’s stories, usually as a way to scare kids straight. Adventure Travel Kyoto is shedding a new light on this folklore and developing a new hiking route in the countryside of Kyoto.
Music Festivals
Music Festivals in Japan 2022
Get back into the groove this green season while enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. Always check event websites...
Issue 82
Spring Skiing in Japan 2022
It may be spring in Japan but you can still ski in select ski resorts open all the way to Golden Week.
Markets
Market Watch: Oiso’s Shishimai Marche
Check out this farmers' market in the beachside town of Oiso.