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Tadake Falls

Tadake Falls

Jannine Myers

River trek and rock climbing that winds around a bend and halts at the bottom of a magnificent waterfall

Okinawa 1
Bear Safety in Japan

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..

Mt. Oyama - Great Day Hike

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..

Kanagawa 5
Climbing Mount Yufu, Kyushu

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..

Oita 3
Hachiko Square

Hachiko Square

Ash

Hachiko Square is perhaps the best-known meeting place in Tokyo. It borders the well-known Shibuya pedestrian crossing, said to..

Tokyo 2
Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba

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.

Ibaraki 4
Chiba Zoological Park

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..

Chiba 26