Ninja Folkore in Togakushi Walking in silence between rows of 900-year-old cedars that line the path toward a mountainside shrine, you can’t help but sense the mysterious, spiritual atmosphere that lingers in this ancient forest. Walking in silence between rows of 900-year-old cedars that line the path toward a mountainside shrine, you can’t help but sense the mysterious, spiritual atmosphere that lingers in this ancient forest.
Ninja Folkore in Togakushi Walking in silence between rows of 900-year-old cedars that line the path toward a mountainside shrine, you can’t help but sense the mysterious, spiritual atmosphere that lingers in this ancient forest.
Return of the Trail Ninjas On a cold autumn morning atop Mt. Iwatake, the clouds blanket the valley and the sleeping village of Hakuba. It's just before sunrise, and the peaks of Shirouma and Karamatsu are vividly painted by the first rays of the morning sun. Near the top of ...
Jump into Valleys and Springs with Canyons Experience the green season beauty of real Japan with professional and experienced international guides
All-Season Outdoor Playground only Two Hours from Tokyo Enter the all-season world of Shinetsu Shinzekyo in Nagano and Niigata with outdoor professionals
Find Tokyo's Hidden Backstreets with Freewheeling Human-powered adventures in Tokyo on two wheels or on foot
Explore Japan in the Green Season! From high peaks to crystal clear waters, Japan offers plenty of green season fun
The Other Skiers of Japan You can’t miss them in their style-less camouflage clothes and olive helmets. Their straight white skis, fat white fiberglass poles with monster rings and leather-strap bindings holding in what looks like a light leather mountain boot.
An Interview with 4-Time Olympic Skier Akira Sasaki After over three decades racing, Olympic skier Akira Sasaki returns home to enjoy Hokkaido's backcountry to the fullest
Beyond Niseko with Black Diamond Tours Get to know Award-winning heli-ski and backcountry tour operator Black Diamond Tours and find out about their exciting new exclusive tours at Chisenupuri Ski Resort. Head up to the powder capital of Hokkaido for an unforgettable experience.
The Way East The idea of this journey began to form shortly after I arrived in Japan nearly a decade ago. Spurred from a love of wild mountains and perfect waves, the trip lay dormant until I met Lena Stoffel and Aline Bock.
Get to Know Evergreen Outdoor Center Evergreen Outdoor Center, based at the foot of the Japan Northern Alps in Hakuba, Nagano provides tours, lessons and instruction all year long with a variety of exciting activities throughout each season.
Get to Know Salomon Experience Go backcountry skiing with Olympic skier Akira Sasaki, test Salomon and Atomic's latest gear and more!
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