Outdoor Japan

Camping in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures. Oarai Camp-jo (Ibaraki)Be one of the first...

Camping in the Chubu Region (Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama and Yamanashi Prefectures) Kubota...

Camping guide to the Tohoku Region (Aomori, Akita, Yamagata, Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures). Utarube Camp (Aomori)Th...

Camping, auto camping and glamping across Japan's northern island of Hokkaido. Hopi HillsHopi Hills is a charming farmstay loc...

If you were in Niseko, Hokkaido this winter, you may have seen a quirky cabin on wheels touring around the neighborhood. This mic...

It’s lunchtime at the red-roofed Tadano nursery school tucked away in Aridagawa, Wakayama—but you won’t find kids running to ...

Whether you are traveling through Japan on a tight schedule or just need a quick escape from the city to clear your mind, there a...

From the Editor The symbolism of spring has never been more poignant than in 2020. The country feels like it has been reeling ...

Get a head start on the ski season or find a place to spend the holidays! Most of our favorite ski resorts in northern Japan open...

Mirai no Mori's annual Winter Fundraiser will be held on Dec. 17 at Harajuku Quest Hall in Tokyo. Mirai no Mori is a not-for-prof...

Rugby World Cup FinalTwo nations will battle for the Webb Ellis Cup at the highly anticipated Rugby World Cup finale. If you don’...

One of the best things about traveling through Japan is the scenic train rides that duck into tunnels and emerge into mountainous...