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Travel Logs

Discovering the Spirit of Aomori and Akita

A Journey Through Nature, Tradition, and Samurai Heritage

Travel Logs

Adventures in San’in

The Gathering Place of the Gods

Travel Logs

Venturing Into East Hokkaido’s Untamed Wilderness

Why Adventure Travel in Japan?

Adventure Travel is a way to experience a new country on a deeper level than ordinary travel, providing an opportunity to go beyond the usual tourist sights and discover the local culture and nature through memorable, exciting activities.

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Travel Logs

Venturing Into East Hokkaido’s Untamed Wilderness

Venturing Into East Hokkaido’s Untamed Wilderness More Info

Discovering the Spirit of Akita and Aomori

Discovering the Spirit of Akita and Aomori A Journey Through Nature, Tradition, and Samurai Heritage More Info

Adventures in San’in

Adventures in San’in The Gathering Place of the Gods More Info

Aizu in Autumn A Land of Vivid Colours, Enduring Traditions, and a Rich Samurai History More Info

A Journey Through Hirado Island

A Journey Through Hirado Island Discovering Hidden Gems in Japan’s Historic Gateway to the West More Info

The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage

The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage A 1,200-Year-Old Path into World Agricultural Heritage Sites in the Mountains More Info

Hokuriku Shinetsu

Exhilaration: Forge memories

Exertion: Forget limits

Fascination: Do something different

Camp / Glamping

Craftsmanship (Move your hands)

Culture (See tradition)

Hiking & Trekking

Mindfulness (Get in touch)

Paraglider / Hang Glider

Ski & Snowboard

Wildlife Watching

Talking to Dr. Mark Brazil about Hokkaido and Adventure Travel in Japan

Talking to Jake Finifrock of the Adventure Travel Trade Association

Japan Is an Adventure Traveler’s Paradise [Outside Online]

Pedals, Peaks, and Past [Adventure.Travel]

Through Lens and Line: Fly Fishing in Hokkaido [Adventure.Travel]

Adventure Along an Active Volcano in Lake Akan [Adventure.Travel]

Whispers of Yakushima [Adventure.Travel]

The Land of Waves [Adventure.Travel]

Takigyo: Waterfall Meditation in Japan [Adventure.Travel]

Good Feelings Abound on Surprising Shikoku Island [Adventure.Travel]

The Volcano Giveth [Adventure.Travel]

Japan’s Tropical Paradise [Adventure.Travel]

Future City Foodways in Rural Japan [Adventure.Travel]

Japan through the eyes of an adventure travel expert: an interview with Shannon Stowell

Explore Japan's indigenous Ainu culture: Upopoy & Marimo Festival

Eastern Hokkaido - The Wild Frontier

Japan's Southern Islands

Southern Hokkaido

Daisetsuzan National Park

Eastern Hokkaido - Akan Mashu National Park

South & Central Hokkaido

Mainland Japan - A Local Spiritual Journey

Exploring Northern Hokkaido

Life changing Japan

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