Why Most Hikers in Japan Still Have Little to Fear Watching the NHK nightly news recently, it’s rare to go a night without a story about a bear attack somewhere in Japan. But is there really much to worry about for the average hiker? Returning along...
Where Did Akibare Go? Summer in Japan has become a bully. In years past, the lingering heat in the Kanto region was a mild inconvenience – something you grumbled about while fanning yourself through September. But lately, it’s turned downright...
Hiked on Oct 10, 2025 . Mt. Kasayama 笠山 – Kengamine 剣ケ峰 – Shiroishi-toge 白石峠 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 9.2 km Elevation change: 523 metres Highest point: 876 metres Start: Shiraishi-shako bus stop...
Reading Japan’s Mountain Weather Before You Hike After twelve years of hiking and writing this blog, I’ve probably spent more hours than is healthy poring over weather forecasts, scrolling through apps, and second-guessing predictions. I’ve been...