Sports & Fitness Tadake Falls Jannine Myers River trek and rock climbing that winds around a bend and halts at the bottom of a magnificent waterfall
Camping & Trekking Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström While encounters are fairly rare, bear sightings have increased across Japan in recent years, making it important to know how to..
Camping & Trekking Mt. Oyama - Great Day Hike David Hallman A great day hike that offers flexibility for all skill levels. Beautiful views, a cable car shrine, temple, and traditional crafts..
Camping & Trekking Climbing Mount Yufu, Kyushu Nicole Bauer When the trail is getting a little steeper and a bit rocky, you will have almost reached the saddle between the two peaks. Now there..
Camping & Trekking Hachiko Square Ash Hachiko Square is perhaps the best-known meeting place in Tokyo. It borders the well-known Shibuya pedestrian crossing, said to..
Sports & Fitness Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba Joe Peters The hiking trails of Mt. Tsukuba are about 100 km (60 miles) from Tokyo, easily accessible by train or car.
Camping & Trekking Mount Mitake & Mount Odake Day Hike Sarah Mathews The Mount Mitake and Mount Odake day hike from Tokyo, starting and ending at the stunning Tama River, has nice views the whole way...
Camping & Trekking Chiba Zoological Park Jessica A Paje Chiba Zoological Park features five unique zones, each designed to feel natural while still easy to explore in a single trip. Get..