12 Outdoors Shuzen-ji Riverside Walk Tomoko Kamishima Shuzen-ji has been a Spa resort since 807. It includes two beautiful paths (one along the Katsura River, and one that passes through..
Sports & Fitness Komagatake Ropeway and Senjojiki Bryan Baier Rising to almost 3000m in elevation, the Senjojiki Cirque is a gorgeous place to escape the heat of the city and play in the mountains...
Camping & Trekking Mt. Tenran - Hanno, Saitama Todd Wojnowski Mt. Tenran is a very easy dayhike in Hanno, Saitama. The climb is appropriate for children of any age, and is especially beautiful..
Outdoors Hidden Gems At Lake Yamanaka Victoria Vlisides A cute tourist area tucked away in Yamanashi is Lake Yamanaka. A gorgeous lake with a stunning backdrop of Mt. Fuji. It is about..
Camping & Trekking Shosenkyo Gorge Todd Wojnowski Shosenkyo Gorge is a beautiful strip along the Arakawa River in Yamanashi Prefecture. Especially beautiful in the autumn, Shosenkyo..
Outdoors Akan National Park: Hokkaido's Nature at its Best Featured Akan National Park is truly a wonder in all seasons. In winter the lake shines as the water freezes over and the ice-covered crater..
Camping & Trekking Shakujii Park Tom Hanaway Shakujii Park isn't one of Tokyo's more famous parks -- but it should be.