11 Outdoors Mount Mitsu-toge, a Fabulous Hike Nicole Bauer On a fantastic clear day in the middle of July, my husband and I went for a 1-day hike in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. W..
Activities Be a WWOOF Volunteer in Hokkaido Bridget Ye Volunteer on a local vegetable farm through an organization called WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, and save on..
7 Activities Autumn in Yokohama’s Mitsuike Park Steve Morton Located in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Mitsuike Park is a great place to catch your breath and enjoy the peaceful sights while strolling..
Activities Mount Asama Magma Stone Park Dorothee Tsunoda Futuristic, massive and lunar in landscape. These were my first impressions of Mount Asama, one of Japan’s most active volcano..
9 Activities River Pilgrimage along Kumano River Alena Eckelmann Riding down the fast currents of Kumano River in a traditional boat, just like the Kumano Kodo pilgrims in the old days
9 Outdoors Katsunuma Marquis Winery Naomi Isaka Katsunuma Maruki (Marquis) Winery is a great place to stop and appreciate some history & wine in the Kofu area of Yamanashi.
Activities Lake Shima in Nakanojo Dorothee Tsunoda Beautiful scenery around Gunma's oldest dam at Lake Shima in Nakanojo. Blue water, dense forest and inspiring views.
7 Outdoors Rafting in Minakami in February C. Rio Late February in Minakami usually has blue skies and crisp weather. It's the perfect time of year to grab your board or skis..