Outdoor Activities

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…

View from Mount Takao west of Tokyo

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…

The Ultimate Guide to Autumn Foliage In and Around Tokyo

Japan abounds in maples, ginkgoes and other deciduous trees that dazzle us with fiery colours…

Discover the Hiking Trails and Autumn Foliage of Yatsugatake

As fall settles in and you think about getting out and enjoying the nice weather…