Incense shaped into human outlines evokes memories of dearly departed’s favorite activities
Obon and incense in Japan Now that August has arrived, many Japanese people are checking their incense stocks to make sure they are prepared for…
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Japan’s great fall foliage spots: Akame 48 Waterfalls
It’s that time of year again, yet it’ll be over before you know it. Yes, tis the season for fall foliage in Japan. Living in…
Hiking Kyoto’s Mt. Hiei
If you happen to be in the Kansai area and want to enjoy nature for a day, then check out Mt. Hiei. Mt. Hiei and…
Mount Fuji climbing trails reopen to the public on Yamanashi side
A little over a year ago, we found ourselves announcing a strange situation; Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain and the country’s highest point was to…
Satisfy your competitive side with this Fuji Hakone Trail Stamp Rally from YAMASTA
Mountain Stamp Rally App YAMASTA are partially renewing their popular ‘Fuji Hakone Trail Stamp Rally’ in cooperation with Shizuoka Prefecture’s Oyama-cho. Last year, the event…
Enjoy a secret Mount Fuji view with this ‘Scenic Morning Trek’ from Hoshinoya Fuji
When Winter is over and the snow melts away, the mountain slopes awaken, greenery sprouts and nature springs into life. That’s when the complete mountaineering…
The best mountain peaks to view Mount Fuji from? HIKES IN JAPAN has all the details
Sometimes she shies away from view, and at other times you couldn’t even miss her if you tried. Whether you’ve conquered her or not, if…
Enjoy a virtual Shikoku Pilgrimage experience with the ‘Ohenro Walking’ App
Put your hiking boots on and get ready to experience the Shikoku Pilgrimage from your local area with the virtual pilgrimage experience ‘Ohenro Walking’ app….
Enjoy the views of Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route through a new Panorama VR tour.
One of the world’s leading mountain sightseeing routes that connects Toyama and Nagano Prefectures, the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route can now be enjoyed in a…
Mandatory Climbing Fees to be Introduced on Mount Fuji
Soon, it will cost you more than just a tiring overnight hike and climb to reach Japan’s highest point. A meeting was held amongst a…
A day trip to Nokogiriyama
One of the best day trips you can make from Tokyo is to Mount Nokogiriyama, a 330-meter tall mountain on the Boso peninsula in Chiba…
Edo Era Post Towns Charm Foreign Hikers from Magome to Tsumago
The picturesque Magome guesthouse (Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture) with its quintessential Edo era post town vestiges behind us, we threaded our way up a stone-paved…
A Memorable Excursion to Idyllic Takataki Lake – Part 1: Kominato Railway
Hakone, Yokohama, Kamakura and Enoshima Island are some of the common day-trips which typically get mentioned in tourist guides and travel sites. However, since these…
The Best Destinations in Japan For Each Season: Autumn
People may flock to Kyoto for the awesome view from Kiyomizudera, but for a less predictable autumn, how about heading to the untamed wilderness of…
10 Photos That Prove Japan’s Natural Beauty is Not of This World
Japan is bursting with natural wonders due to distinct seasons and diverse prefectures. From snowy Hokkaido at the top, to tropical Okinawa at the bottom…