14 Beach & Island The solitude of Shunkunitai R.S. Reynolds A visit to Shunkunitai for a nature trek in Nemuro, Hokkaido
Outdoors Following the Kamo to Gion Bridget Ye If you are looking for that classic Japanese riverbank setting found in some anime shows or Japanese films, then a stroll along..
Outdoors Hanasajiki in Spring Fiona Yoshitake Make a stop at Hanasaijiki on your flower pilgrimage to Awaji Island.
7 Outdoors Walking in the Shadow of Tanigawa C. Rio This section of the Snow Country Trail follows the old Route 291. In its heyday, this was one of the main trade routes from t..
9 Outdoors Yubiso and its Year-round Beauty C. Rio For the past four years I have had the privilege of calling Yubiso home. This sleepy village on the edge of Minakami is the gateway..
Seasonal Japan's Rainbow of Floral Color Kim B Japan is blessed with a range of amazing flowers to enjoy throughout the year, that cover every hue of the rainbow. Find out some..
8 Outdoors Mantaro-san C. Rio Located in the same range as the infamous Tanigawadake, Mantaro-san shares all of the same weather patterns and danger, but none..
7 Outdoors Leaving Gunma via the SCT C. Rio Following the Snow Country Trail from Gunma to Niigata, I managed to snag a sweet campsite with spectacular views down into th..