4 top places to visit in Japan off the beaten path, from the Japan Alps to East Hokkaido
With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan's tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from ...
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The Tateyama Mountains: An Alpine Pilgrimage
It is said that climbing the mountains is like a journey around heaven and hell. Welcome to the Tateyama Mountains, home to a close-knit community and alpine scenery dotted with sacred places.
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Hikers in Kamikochi urged to watch out for more than bears
MATSUMOTO, Nagano Prefecture--Hikers eager to savor fresh, cool mountain air and breathtaking scenery are descending on Kamikochi in central Japan now that summer has arrived. As with any ...
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Lessons on mindfulness and self-discovery from Japan's mountains
Accompanied by mountain guides, Japan-based writer Ally Hongo walks the mountains of Dewa Sanzan in search of deeper discoveries in the Japanese philosophy of mindfulness and self-discovery.
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410-km trail to open in eastern Hokkaido in October
KUSHIRO, Hokkaido--A long-distance hiking trail opening in eastern Hokkaido in October promises stunning natural scenery ... mountain route in the United States. Well-known footpaths in Japan ...