Outdoors Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
10 Outdoors Mikiyama Mushroom Hunt Benjamin Stock Willing participants can join experts to hunt for wild mushrooms, eat the choicest ones in freshly made miso soup, and hopefully..
12 Outdoors Rustic Spring Beauty in Enzan Cathy Cawood 4 kilometer photo walk between Enzan JR Station and Erinji Temple
Outdoors Sakura Season Along Sapporo's Shinkawa River Kim From around late April to early May each year, the banks of Sapporo's Shinkawa River are filled with the springtime beauty of..
12 Outdoors Hakone’s Ashino-ko Lake Tomoko Kamishima Because of easy access from Tokyo, her great beauty, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, Ashino-ko has become one of Japan’s m..
6 Outdoors A country walk in Kannami John Carter If like me you've wanted a taste of Japanese rural life then the small town of Kannami in Shizuoka could be the perfect tonic...
11 Outdoors Daikon Hunting in Meiho, Gifu Miwako Tomura We learned about daikon farming in the Meiho region of Gujo in Gifu Prefecture. These photos show you a little bit about how the..
7 Outdoors Springtime on Mt. Omuro Hana Joy Mt. Omuro is a cute mountain (a big hill, really) on the Izu peninsula. It offers a great 360 degree view of the surrounding area,..