Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having run countless endurance races and ultra-marathons, just reading Susie Chan’s list of achievements makes us feel like we need a lie down. Earlier this year, she laced up her well-worn shoes in search of Japan’s ancient Nakasendo Way. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
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Hiking in Japan: The Shin-Etsu Trail
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! New year, new you? Thanks to its excellent accessibility from a number of cities such as Tokyo, Kanazawa, and Nagano, the 70km (44 mile) long Shin-Etsu Trail is one of our favourite undiscovered hiking trails and the perfect place to blow away those December cobwebs. Like this […]
When to visit the Hakuba Valley
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Possibly the best skiing in all of Asia is just a three-hour bullet train trip from Tokyo. The Hakuba Valley gained international fame after hosting the 1998 Winter Olympics and now attracts thousands of foreign visitors every year. But when is the best time to visit? That […]
Japan rugby history: The Brave Blossoms
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Following the excitement of the autumn internationals, we’re looking ahead to the biggest rugby tournament of all next year in Japan! Phil McGowan, curator at the World Rugby Museum, looks behind the scenes of Japan’s surprising love affair with rugby. Like this post? Help us by sharing […]
Autumn in Kyushu: Mount Aso, Unzen Hells and Yakushima in pictures
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! We’ve long been cheerleaders for Kyushu. The island is blessed with natural beauty: there are dense rainforests, steaming hot springs and soft sandy beaches. Then there’s the unique blend of European and Japanese architecture, a hangover from its history as a trading port. Finally, the city’s food […]
The Ultimate Guide to Skiing in Hakuba
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! While the tranquil, quiet mountain valley of Hakuba is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts all year round, in December it tranforms into a world-class ski destination. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! While the tranquil, quiet mountain valley of Hakuba is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts all year round, in December it tranforms into a world-class ski destination. Like this post? Help us by sharing it!