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The Local Brew
Ushitora Brewing
Ushitora is a great craft beer bar in one of Tokyo’s great drinking neighborhoods, Shimokitazawa. The area is equally accessible ...
Market Watch
Akigawa Market
There is much to recommend on a visit to Akigawa Market. Located in far western Tokyo, it features produce and products from, qui...
Market Watch
Earth Day Market
Started with six vendors in 2006, the Earth Day Market in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park was intended as a place to use Earth Day Money (an ...
Mountain Biking
Pilgrimage: Sam Pilgrim Photo Essay
pilgrim n 1. A wayfarer, a foreigner, a stranger, a homeless wanderer, a traveler.2. One who embarks on a quest for some...
Rock Climbing
Mizugaki’s Precious Stones
Having scoured the globe for rocks to climb, imagine my excitement when I discovered a priceless gem not far from my new home in ...
Cycling Japan
Izu Ōshima—Mission to Mars…in Tokyo
I used to jokingly say, “Izu Ōshima is like visiting Mars in Tokyo.” I have been running bike tours on the island in spring a...
Cycling
Japan Coast to Coast
The idea for Japan Coast to Coast, following famous rivers and crossing some of Japan`s highest roads, came 10 years ago when I h...
Snowboarding
White Gold: Shaun White Interview
Holding someone’s Olympic gold medal for the first time can be like holding their baby; it’s shiny and beautiful, but it’s a bit unsettling, and you don’t want to drop it, so you smile and hand it back after a few moments.
Surfing
Niijima: A Tokyo Surf Safari
Think of an island surrounded by clear blue water, white sand beaches and long stretches of empty coastline. Picture lush green m...
High Tide
Unnatural Nature
The Tokyo capital buildings lie in the background as the snowboarders take flight. What an amazing concept. This was made possibl...
Nature Trails
Exploring Mitake-San
As you exit the cable car from Takimoto Station and take in the view of the surrounding Musashino Plain, it is clear why the ...
Food and Drinks
Bali Soul in the Heart of Tokyo
Friendly people, a vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty have made Bali a favorite destination for travelers. The island’s ...