A Guide to the Best Spots to Surf in Japan

Kyushu: Japan’s Surfing Island

The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

Where and how to admire Tokyo's prettiest swimming art

Guide to Tokyo Hiking in Autumn

Our top nine trails to try this year

Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Why outdoor clothing is popular in Japan

What Slime Mold Revealed About Tokyo’s Railway System

Slime mold biology meets urban design: how a brainless organism confirmed the genius of Tokyo’s railways and may inspire future infrastructure

Escape the Tokyo Heat

This summer, travel up north

Visiting San’in: Japan’s Sacred and Slightly “Pagan” Region

Shimane and Tottori’s spiritual landscapes

Japanese Creation Myths Born from Water

Japan’s oldest stories are told in water

Water Spirits in Japanese Folklore

From the cheeky to the horrific

Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August

Snow Machine Hakuba 2026

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Decoding Tokyo’s Urban Design: Why Tokyo Works

Understanding how urban design makes this city work