Spring

Niseko draws thousands of visitors each year to Japan’s northernmost island in search of the steep and deep. Yet when these famed...

Nestled in the hilly center of Izu Peninsula is Shuzenji Onsen, a hot spring village with a 1,200-year-old history. With ancient ...

For years I’d wanted to hike the Nakasendo, the ancient Edo Period route used for travel between the capital of Edo (Tokyo) and K...

You might think no one would be crazy enough to be on Japan’s highest volcano during this “forbidden” season. Read more to find out about scaling Mt. Fuji pre-season!

It’s 2018 and we’re faced with some scary realities our parents and dystopian novels warned us about.

After a day of spring skiing or green season activities, you can't miss Japan's famous hot spring baths…but before you jump in (a...

“Karakoro, karakoro...” The echo of geta (traditional wooden sandals) against the paved cement fits seamlessly into the soundscape at Togura Kamiyamada.

Recent movies such as “Wild” and “A Walk in the Woods” have popularized long-distance hiking, causing many of us who enjoy backpacking to wonder what it would be like to complete one of the legendary long distance hiking trails.