Outdoor Activities

Trace Edo-era Travelers’ Footsteps: A Guide to Walking Japan’s Hakone Hachiri Trail

Many years ago, Edo-era travelers making their way between the Edo region (present-day Tokyo) and…

Mystical Kirishima: A Guide to One of Southern Kyushu’s Wondrous National Parks

Twist and turn your way through the wooded, mountainous landscape around Kirishima Kinkowan National Park,…

Japan Family Travel: Outdoor Winter Fun at Hakuba Valley’s Tsugaike Kogen

Just like my family’s Christmas traditions back home in the States, for the New Year’s…

Think Spring: Japan’s 2020 Cherry Blossom Forecast Released

There are no surprises with the 2020 Cherry Blossom Forecast courtesy of the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC)…

Find Your Japan Camping Bliss with a Sacos Camper Van

The first time I went camping in Japan, I chose Okutama because it was close(ish)…

Hakuba Valley: 5 Things To Do at Japan’s Largest Snow Resort Besides Ski

Hakuba Valley is a collective of 10 major ski resorts that has served as a…

Why You Should Visit Nagano This Winter: Skiing, Temple Stays and Snow Monkeys

When a city is chosen to play host to the Winter Olympic Games, as Nagano…

Sharing Canoe Tales from Japan’s North Woods

Canoeing doesn’t come up often in conversation. Thus my excitement was bubbling over as I…

TW Guide to Top 6 Day Hikes from Tokyo

After spending time in Tokyo’s concrete jungle, you might be hankering for some greenery and…

Three of the Best Island and Beach Escapes in Japan

Japan is not revered for its beaches. A quick Google search for “best beaches in…

8 of the Most Beautiful Parks & Gardens in Tokyo

Summer is slowly warming up our hearts, and we’re constantly looking for an excuse to…

5 Best Places to Go for a Run in Tokyo

Instead of only ever running to catch a train, which the friendly posters at the…

Hakuba Valley: New Ways to Enjoy the Powder Snow in Nagano

Located amidst the snow-covered peaks of the northern Japanese Alps, Hakuba Valley ski area is…

Make the Most of Winter with These 4 Weekend Adventures from Tokyo

Winter in Japan is a magical time of the year thanks to the soft, powder…

Skiing, Snowboarding & Craft Beer: A Guide to Japan’s Perfect Winter Trifecta

The secret is out – Japan is one of the world’s snowiest places. It may…