Travel Jan 29, 2020
Christmas on Everest: Nothing stirs, not even a mouse
by Oscar Boyd
Why climb Mount Everest during the winter off-season? To have the most majestic vista on Earth all to yourself.
Travel Nov 30, 2019
Cold, crowd-free, breathtaking: Mount Yari out of season
by Oscar Boyd
Why do hikers leave the warmth of the city for Kamikochi during off-season?
National Nov 14, 2019
Closed typhoon-hit trails in Japan put damper on rush to view autumn leaves
by Ryusei Takahashi
November typically sees a surge in hikers seeking to enjoy autumn leaves, but several trails in Kamakura, Hakone and other destinations across Kanagawa Prefecture — and elsewhere in the Kanto region — remain closed indefinitely after two powerful typhoons tore through the country in ...
Travel Oct 25, 2019
Bicycles and bees on Papersky’s Tour de Nippon
by John L. Tran
Papersky's Tour de Nippon project combines cycling with other activities, such as gastronomy, hiking and craft workshops.
Travel Jul 26, 2019
Nagano's famed Jonen mountain hut celebrates 100 years of stunning vistas
by Chris Cook
First opened in 1919, the Jonen-goya mountain hut is still going strong at 100 — offering adventurous hikers in Nagano Prefecture's Japan Alps a place to rest and recharge.
Language | BILINGUAL Jul 1, 2019
As Mount Fuji opens for business, brush up on your Japanese hiking terms
by Oscar Boyd
Make sure you know your "chōjō" from your "fumoto," and which trail is right for you on Japan's most famous landmark.
Lifestyle Jun 22, 2019
Blazing a trail in Japan's mountains
by Pauline Kitamura
It wasn't so long ago that trail running was considered to be something only nature geeks did in their spare time. I mean, who in their right mind would want to run up a mountain? Cue the sound of crickets chirping ... Things have changed ...
Travel Jun 14, 2019
The open-air museum at the top of Nagano Prefecture
by Alisha Ivelich
Art meets nature on the Utsukushigahara Highlands, where an idyllic mountain hike offering gorgeous views of the Japan Alps ends with a stroll through a quirky open-air sculpture museum.
Travel May 31, 2019
How to climb Mount Fuji: A comprehensive guide
by Oscar Boyd
Not sure how to climb Mount Fuji, which route to take or what food or gear you need? Read our guide to the mountain to find out what you need to make a successful summer summit.
Travel Apr 19, 2019
Top day and multiday hikes in the Japan Alps
by Tom Fay
With everything from breathtaking alpine vistas to relaxing hot springs, the Japan Alps have numerous hiking options for people of all levels.
Books Apr 6, 2019
Wes Lang and his quest to climb Japan's top 100 mountains
by Amy Chavez
A love of hiking inspired avid mountaineer Wes Lang to scale all of Japan's hyakumeizan (100 top mountains). Now, he's co-written a comprehensive and user-friendly guidebook to hiking in Japan to inspire everyone else.