Mountainfilm on Tour in Hakuba Autumn 2018 marked the first-ever Mountainfilm Festival in Hakuba. The event captured what we desperately need more of in life: stunning natural environments, inspiring films, good people, great food & beer, and local culture. Held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado, Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues that matter.
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 ...
Stay Cool at Mofest 2019 Minakami’s annual outdoor festival is back with more outdoor fun, music and activities for the whole family.
Gravity-Defying Farming in Nishi Awa Discover the centuries-old secret behind what keeps southern Japan's mountains growing
Mad about Pow Tree runs and green season fun await at Madarao Mountain Resort, an up-and-coming region whose town is undergoing a rejuvenation
Nature and History in Yamagata’s Shonai One of Tohoku’s six prefectures is Yamagata, located just north of Niigata Prefecture along the coast. It's a hidden gem for travelers in search of authentic cultural experiences and outdoor activities.
Time Traveling Through Kawane Go back in time in the nostalgic Kawane region of Shizuoka where travelers can ride retro steam locomotives and experience authentic farm-to-table homestays with locals.
Trekking the Panorama Ginza Trail The Northern Japan Alps have been a source of inspiration for centuries, from missionaries and foreign traders looking up at the mighty peaks, to hikers and rock climbers searching for adventure.
Mountainfilm on Tour in Hakuba Autumn 2018 marked the first-ever Mountainfilm Festival in Hakuba. The event captured what we desperately need more of in life: stunning natural environments, inspiring films, good people, great food & beer, and local culture.
Paragliding, Camping and Caves in Japan! August might be over soon but it's still hot in Japan - so head outside Tokyo for camping, paragliding and spelunking hidden caves in Mt. Fuji!
The Mediterranean Diet While most visitors to Italy flock to Amalfi and Capri, locals escape to the quieter mountain villages and seaside towns of Cilento National Park, a two-hour drive from central Naples in southern Italy.
Local Mediterranean As summer rolls in, holidaymakers from the world over flock to the Mediterranean for sun, sea and sand.
Into the Mystic While you probably won’t encounter an elusive river sprite in the highlands of the Northern Japan Alps, you may feel a bit lightheaded from the refreshing thin air, remarkable vistas and mystical aura of the mountains and valleys in Kamikochi.
Paragliding, Camping and Caves in Japan!