Japan’s top unexpected surf breaks
As an island nation with great beaches, Japan offers plenty of exciting spots where you can hit the waves and Japan has a thriving surfing scene that grows in popularity every year. With four main islands of immense diversity and countless smaller ones of varying shapes and sizes, there are
Roam Japan’s uninhabited ‘deer island’
Off the serene coast of Matsuyama in Japan's Ehime Prefecture lies a hidden gem – Kashima, the uninhabited 'deer island.' This quaint island, living up to its name, is home to dozens of wild yet amicable deer that warmly welcome visitors as they arrive by the local ferry, adorned with
Hiking Japan’s Mt Fuji
Ranked as the 3rd most booked activity in the Shizuoka Prefecture, Mt. Fuji hiking season has officially begun. From the 10th of July to the 10th of September, the trails to the summit are officially open to climbers. Popular among both locals and foreign tourists, climbing during this time ensures favourable
Into the wild at Shiga Kogen Ski Area
Shiga Kogen is a great ski and board destination in Japan offering a variety of terrain and off-piste options, minimal crowds and an authentic Japanese experience that’s becoming harder to find, as more and more international skiers and boarders flock to the favoured resorts, Hakuba and Niseko during the Northern