Activities Mount Omoto J Muzacz A hike up Okinawa's highest peak, Mount Omoto. Sweaty in the summer, steep ascent most of the way, and the path is slippery a...
Activities Oiso's Pacific Coastal Bike Trail Christopher McLean An accessible, relaxing coastal bike trail.
6 Activities Sakurajima in All Seasons Mandy Bartok Sakurajima volcano, looming over the city of Kagoshima in southern Kyushu, looks stunning in all seasons.
Activities Okinawa's Himeyuri Peace Museum Christopher Harley The Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa commemorates the approximately 220 girls and teachers of two high schools there who were...
8 Activities Neaba Valley to Saragakyo Valley C. Rio This summer I set upon the goal of trying to hike all the parts of the Snow Country Trail, the 280 mile loop that connects th...
12 Activities Cherry Blossoms in Sendai Nishikoen Justin Velgus Nishikoen Park is a a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing in Sendai. It can be reached by a fifteen minute walk from Hiros...
10 Activities Ascending Mt. Kanuki in Numazu City Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu For a laid-back Sunday afternoon activity, ascend the mountain of Kanuki in Numazu City and behold the magnificent views of t...
Activities Cavorting at Kyotango Bonson Lam The north shore of Kyoto prefecture revolves around Wakasa Bay, looking like a shining pearl necklace that stretches beyond t...
7 Activities Mastering Makihata-san C. Rio Makihata-san has been on my list of hikes for a long time, and what better time to climb then with the incoming fall colors?