6 Camping & Trekking Mt. Takao's Monkey Park and Garden Hana Joy The Monkey Park and Wild Plant Garden at Mt. Takao are often overlooked by hikers. The Garden is especially lesser known, making..
Outdoors Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
Outdoors Higashiyama Walking Course Anna van Dyk The gentle five kilometer walking route through the historic district and Shiroyama Park is a great way to spend two hours in Takayama...
Camping & Trekking Akiu Otaki Falls Justin Velgus Akiu Otaki Falls is one of the three great waterfalls in Japan. Fed from the Natori River, the fall is nestled in a green-filled..
Camping & Trekking Asahidake: Hokkaido's Highest Peak Somrak Bhakdisuparit Enjoy the amazing nature and breathe fresh crisp air at Mt. Asahi, the highest peak in Hokkaido
Outdoors Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture Marion Aubert All you need to know for a long weekend getaway, have great food and discover another hidden part of Japan.
Outdoors Fujinomiya Trail on Mount Fuji Cathy Cawood Climbing Mount Fuji to the Seventh Station on the Fujinomiya Trail, where strong winds made us decide to turn back.
Camping & Trekking Izumi Nature Park in Fall, Chiba Jessica A Paje Izumi Nature Park is one of the top ten locations in Chiba City to enjoy fall foliage viewing. Hues of red, gold and green are sprinkled..