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December 2024
- 13: When a 3,000-Metre Peak Isn’t a 3,000-Metre Peak (2)
- 12: Mt. Myojingatake 明神ヶ岳 (0)
- 05: Celebrating 150 Hiking Trail Guides (18)
- 02: Mt. Shomureyama 聖武連山 (2)
November 2024
- 14: Yatsugatake Grand Traverse 八ヶ岳主脈縦走 (2)
- 10: Mt. Kurokawa-Keikan 黒川鶏冠山 (6)
- 07: Mt. Hamaibamaru ハマイバ丸 (2)
October 2024
- 08: Kanto’s Weather Woes (4)
September 2024
- 28: Mt. Kaikoma 甲斐駒ヶ岳 (5)
August 2024
- 07: Nemo Tensor All-Season Ultralight Insulated Sleeping Pad Review (0)
- 06: Review: Tozan – A Japanese Mountain Odyssey (2)
- 03: Northern Alps Traverse 北アルプス縦走 (4)
July 2024
June 2024
- 16: Mt. Hinokiboramaru 檜洞丸 (0)
May 2024
- 25: Mt. Hinata 日向山 (2)
- 24: Ojiragawa Gorge 尾白川渓谷 (0)
- 10: Otsuki’s 12 Beautiful Views of Mt. Fuji (2)
- 06: Mt. Narakura 奈良倉山 (3)
April 2024
- 20: Mt. Nakimushi 鳴虫山 (2)
- 14: Mt. Oiseyama お伊勢山 (2)
- 09: Haha-no-Shirataki Waterfall (0)
- 08: Tenku-no Torii (Torii Gate in the Sky) (2)
- 03: Tsuru Alps 都留アルプス (2)
March 2024
- 29: Mt. Shakushi 杓子山 (0)
- 16: Mt. Takegawa 武川岳 (4)
- 08: Takao Baigo Plum Blossoms 高尾梅郷 (2)
- 04: 6 Tips for Solo Hiking in Japan (0)
- 01: Okuchichibu Grand Traverse Stickers are Here! (0)
February 2024
- 27: Yama to Kogen Chizu: 2024 Edition (0)
- 18: Mt. Azumaya 四阿屋山 (2)
- 15: iPhone Fail: Dedicated GPS Devices Do It Better (6)
- 12: Mt. Sekiro 石老山 (Loop Course) (0)
- 09: Good Morugenroto to You! (2)
- 01: Garmin GPSMAP 67 Review (6)
January 2024
- 24: Mt. Kurami 倉見山 (0)
December 2023
- 17: Mountain Mysteries: Untold Stories Around the Hafusan Refuge Hut (2)
- 08: Long-Term Review: KS Ultralight Gear KS50 Backpack (1)
- 06: Mt. Ashitaka 愛鷹山 (2)
November 2023
- 24: Hijiri-Taki: Okutama’s Sacred Falls (5)
- 18: Okuchichibu Grand Traverse 奥秩父主脈縦走 (8)
- 17: Mt. Iwadono 岩殿山 (Loop Course) (2)
- 16: Greater Tokyo Area’s Premier Long-Distance Trail (7)
- 05: Mt. Hakutaisan 白泰山 (0)
October 2023
- 08: Mt. Gongen 権現山 (2)
September 2023
- 19: Kawanori Valley 川苔谷 (2)
- 01: Mt. Kesamaru 袈裟丸山 (5)
August 2023
July 2023
June 2023
- 22: Mt. Oku-Shirane 奥白根山 (2)
- 01: 100 Famous Yamanashi Mountains (6)
May 2023
- 28: Mt. Ogawayama 小川山 (0)
- 13: Yama Dake Mine: Japanese Mountain Kanji (5)
- 04: UCO Mini Flatpack Grill and Firepit (0)
- 02: Azegamaru 畦ヶ丸 (4)
April 2023
- 21: Fuchu Kyodonomori BBQ Park (2)
- 04: Mt. Minoyama 蓑山 (0)
March 2023
February 2023
- 27: Mt. Iwadono 岩殿山 (13)
- 14: Kita Takao Fujimi 北高尾富士見 (8)
January 2023
- 27: 5 Hiking in Japan Myths, Busted (8)
- 05: Life Lessons Learned From 10 Years of Hiking and Blogging (14)
December 2022
- 21: Hiking in Japan: 100 Favourite Things (3)
- 20: Mt. Takatsuka 高柄山 (2)
- 08: Mt. Hachioka 鉢岡山 (Hizure Alps) (1)
- 01: Tokyo’s 10 Best Mountains (2)
November 2022
- 18: Mt. Nagasawa 長沢山 (0)
- 06: Mt. Sasagogangaharasuriyama 笹子雁ヶ腹摺山 (6)
- 02: Mt. Kenashi 毛無山 (2)
September 2022
- 19: Mt. Otakatori 大高取山 (7)
August 2022
- 30: THOR 75L Storage Box (1)
- 25: Mt. Hiragatake 平ヶ岳 (2)
- 17: Okutama Summer Camp and BBQ (5)
- 09: Mt. Hotaka 武尊山 (5)
July 2022
- 28: Hinohara Sasaone Ridge – Camp and BBQ (0)
- 09: Ryujin, Kuzuryu, Yume, and Sugedaira Falls in Hinohara Village (5)
June 2022
- 29: Tokyo Walks: Along the Tamagawa Josui (9)
- 19: Mt. Sekiro 石老山 (2)
May 2022
- 28: Kurodake 黒岳 (6)
- 20: Three Steps for Planning a Safe Hike in Japan (7)
- 07: Mt. Toridani 酉谷山 (4)
April 2022
- 29: Food for an Overnight Hike in Japan (10)
- 23: Mt. Yogaisan 要害山 (0)
- 10: Fumotoppara: One of Japan’s Most Popular Campgrounds (8)
- 01: Mt. Ryugadake 竜ヶ岳 (6)
March 2022
- 22: Akabokko 赤ぼっこ (8)
- 19: Backpacking Gear List 2022 (2)
- 17: Yama to Kogen Chizu: 2022 Edition (0)
- 09: AOKA CMP163CL Carbon Tripod Review (0)
February 2022
- 17: Hiking in Japan: 6 Navigation Essentials (5)
- 03: Mt. Warabi 蕨山 (5)
January 2022
- 21: Mt. Maruyama 丸山 (14)
- 02: Misawa Pass: Hatsuhinode Minus the Crowds (4)
December 2021
- 23: 16 Top Hiking & Adventure Blogs from Japan (9)
- 18: Tokyo Mountains with Names Overlaid (Updated) (1)
- 05: Mt. Kinpu 金峰山 (Revisited) (5)
November 2021
- 26: Nanga Aurora Light 450 DX Sleeping Bag Review (10)
- 18: Mt. Ono 大野山 (7)
- 10: My First 100 Hikes in Japan [Infographic] (8)
- 07: Mt. Mishotai 御正体山 (4)
October 2021
- 08: Mt. Wanakurayama 和名倉山 (5)
September 2021
August 2021
July 2021
- 30: Mt. Myoko 妙高山 to Mt. Hiuchi 火打山 (0)
June 2021
May 2021
- 29: Mt. Kukiyama 九鬼山 (2)
- 20: Sayama Hills Mountain Bike Course (5)
- 06: Mt. Izugatake 伊豆ヶ岳 (14)
- 02: Meoto Falls in Hinohara Village (0)
April 2021
- 24: Mt. Takigoyama 滝子山 (2)
- 11: Mt. Nabewari 鍋割山 (6)
- 05: Mt. Konara 小楢山 (2)
- 01: 15 Terrific Hikes in and Around Tokyo (6)
March 2021
- 24: Mt. Takagawa 高川山 (12)
- 18: Review: Lonely Planet’s Best Day Walks Japan (0)
February 2021
January 2021
- 24: Reading “GSI” Topographic Maps (8)
- 07: COVID-19: To Hike or Not To Hike (3)
- 02: From Jinba, with Love: First Sunrise of the New Year (6)
December 2020
- 30: Mt. Raiden 雷電山 (7)
- 20: Mt. Kintoki 金時山 (3)
- 02: Mt. Kobotoke-Shiroyama 小仏城山 (2)
- 01: KS Ultralight Gear KS50 Backpack Review (0)
November 2020
- 19: Mt. Hiwada 日和田山 (2)
- 18: Autumn Colours in Tokyo’s Hinohara Village (2)
- 14: Lake Okutama Ikoi-no-Michi Hike (15)
- 07: Mt. Honjagamaru 本社ヶ丸 (9)
- 05: Mt. Kasatori 笠取山 (3)
October 2020
- 29: Mt. Kushigata 櫛形山 (0)
- 14: Map, Embed, and Share GPX Hiking Routes (10)
- 03: Mt. Naeba 苗場山 (2)
September 2020
- 25: Mt. Kurogane 黒金山 (6)
August 2020
- 30: Nakayama and Kichijoji Falls in Hinohara Village (3)
- 24: Mt. Aizu-Komagatake 会津駒ヶ岳 (2)
- 13: Journey Along the Kurasawa Valley in Okutama (19)
- 07: Mt. Nyukasa 入笠山 (4)
July 2020
- 22: Koburi Pass 顔振峠 (7)
- 15: Camping in Japan: How-to Find Campgrounds (0)
- 05: Hachikokuyama Park: One of Tokyo’s Finest (6)
- 03: MSR FreeLite 1 and Fast & Light Body Review (5)
June 2020
- 20: Mountains, Meditation and Mindfulness (0)
- 19: Sayama Hills Loop Hike (4)
- 11: My Backpacking Cook Kit (0)
- 05: Mt. Kariyose 刈寄山 (0)
- 03: Review: From Here to There: The Art and Science of Finding and Losing Our Way (12)
May 2020
- 03: Backpacking Gear List 2020 (22)
April 2020
- 23: Hiking First Aid Kit Revisited (0)
- 17: Some Camping Spots I’d Rather be Right Now (4)
- 14: COVID-19: Hiking in Japan FAQs (15)
- 10: On the Trail: Japan Hiking Guidebooks (6)
March 2020
February 2020
January 2020
- 22: A Snowy Climb to the Top of Takaosan (2)
- 13: Gosha Mountain Shrine: Hinohara Village (0)
- 05: Falconry at the Hamarikyu Gardens (0)
December 2019
November 2019
- 19: Holiday Rapid Kamakura: Direct Train to Kamakura (0)
- 03: Mt. Makihata 巻機山 (9)
October 2019
- 25: Japanese Outdoor Brands for Hikers (0)
- 02: Mt. Nyoho 女峰山 (8)
September 2019
- 17: Mt. Kuratake 倉岳山 (8)
August 2019
- 30: Cycling in the Cape Soya Highlands (2)
- 11: 15 Japanese Outdoor Brands Worth Knowing (5)
- 10: Mt. Fuji Climb: July 2000 (2)
- 04: Mt. Warusawa 悪沢岳 (4)
July 2019
June 2019
- 02: Mt. Ogura 御座山 (2)
May 2019
April 2019
- 25: Mt. Bukka (Bukkasan) 仏果山 (7)
- 18: Three Waterfalls of Unazawa Hike (2)
March 2019
- 20: Mt. Mihara 三原山 (0)
- 12: Mount Takao Fire-Walking Festival (0)
February 2019
- 24: The Mystery Behind the Okutama Ropeway (0)
- 20: 20 Top Day Trips From Tokyo (5)
- 11: Winter Walking at Lake Okutama (0)
- 03: Charge your Smartphone for Free (0)
January 2019
December 2018
- 06: Shiraiwa Falls Hike (0)
- 01: Okutama Mukashi Michi Hike (2)
November 2018
- 22: 100, 200 and 300 Famous Japanese Mountains (10)
- 06: Mt. Tanigawa 谷川岳 (0)
October 2018
- 25: Classic Tokyo Hike: Mt. Takao to Mt. Jinba (4)
- 19: Yamabushi: The Mountain Priests of Japan (0)
- 13: Mt. Mitsutoge 三ッ峠山 (10)
- 06: Mt. Hiuchigatake 燧ヶ岳 to Mt. Shibutsu 至仏山 (4)
- 01: Mt. Tsukuba 筑波山 (2)
September 2018
- 27: Lake Chuzenji: Senjugahama Beach (2)
- 26: Mt. Nantai 男体山 (0)
August 2018
- 29: Kamuiwakka Falls (0)
- 28: Brilliant Blue Pond of Biei (0)
- 14: Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel (0)
- 10: 10 Stunning Waterfalls to Discover in Tokyo (0)
- 08: Mt. Yamizo 八溝山 (0)
- 06: Tsunan Sunflower Field (0)
July 2018
- 27: Mt. Ainodake 間ノ岳 (3)
- 15: Kongo Falls in Hachioji City (8)
June 2018
- 30: Secret Point: Niijima’s Best Surf Spot (0)
- 28: Niijima’s Unclimbable Peak: Mt. Miyatsuka (0)
- 21: Family Friendly Day Hikes Around Tokyo (0)
- 14: Irikawa Gorge 入川渓谷 (3)
- 01: Mt. Akagi 赤城山 (2)
May 2018
- 16: Tokyo Hiking: 8 Mountain Huts to Stay for Free (2)
- 09: Mt. Tenmoku 天目山 (6)
April 2018
- 29: Tsuzuraiwa Rock つづら岩 (9)
- 29: Tenguno Falls in Hinohara Village (0)
- 22: Kanotoiwa Rock: Hinohara Village’s Hidden Gorge (2)
- 20: Shibazakura Festival: Hitsujiyama Park in Chichibu (2)
- 15: Japan’s Hiking Insurance Providers Compared (23)
March 2018
- 24: Takamori Lighthouse and the Grandma who Built it (2)
- 23: Shikinejima: Kamanoshita Campground (0)
- 21: Shikinejima Coastal Hike (0)
February 2018
- 23: Superlative Tokyo: The Biggest and Best of them (5)
- 16: Hamura-Yamaguchi Abandoned Light Railway (0)
- 04: 5 Sites in Tokyo to Explore WWII Ruins (0)
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
- 23: Tokyo’s Forgotten Tourist Caves (2)
- 15: In Search of Tokyo’s Highest Bridge (0)
- 01: Lake Ozenuma in Late Autumn (4)
October 2017
- 14: Mt. Karasawa 涸沢岳 (0)
- 08: Vintage Postcards of Kamikochi from the 1950s (0)
- 07: Autumn Colours of Karasawa in the Northern Alps (0)
- 05: Karasawa: A Tent City at 2,300 metres (7,500 ft.) (4)
September 2017
- 16: 3-Day, 3-Season Backpacking Gear (2)
- 01: Kita-dake 北岳 (8)
August 2017
- 23: Montbell Expedition Pack 70 Review (0)
- 14: Another Reason to Buy an EIZO Monitor (0)
- 10: Mt. Tateshina 蓼科山 (4)
July 2017
- 30: Geodetic Datum Origin of Japan (2)
- 27: Kosuge Shiraito Falls (0)
- 16: It’s Coffee Time: How to Support this Blog
June 2017
- 20: Odashirogahara Marshland 小田代原 (2)
May 2017
- 24: Using a Garmin Handheld GPS in Japan (15)
- 18: Recapturing this 500-yen Banknote Classic (3)
- 07: Mt. Gangaharasuriyama 雁ヶ腹摺山 (11)
April 2017
- 22: Japanese Vintage Hiking Maps (2)
- 16: Nippara Mitsumata Do: Granddaddy of Kanto Caves (0)
- 05: Kozushima: Tako Bay Campground (0)
- 04: Mt. Tenjo 天上山 (0)
March 2017
- 14: Jomon Era: Kaniwa Cave (4)
- 13: Takizawa Dam and a Long Elevator (0)
- 09: Chichibukozan: Japan’s most Hermit-like Post Office (2)
- 05: Hakone Hot Spring Resort back in the 1960s (0)
- 04: Enmeiji Temple’s 250kg Bomb Fragment (0)
- 03: Postcards of Lake Okutama from the late 1950s (0)
February 2017
- 22: Taisho Era: Komazawa Water Towers (0)
- 17: Hiking in Japan: Why Insurance Matters (4)
- 12: Hossawa Falls in Winter (0)
- 02: 3 Abandoned Schools Near Tokyo (7)
January 2017
- 28: According to Google Maps: This is Mount Daisen (0)
- 24: Tokyo Wartime Concrete Aircraft Hangars (5)
December 2016
- 17: Sunrise over Tama Lake (0)
- 12: Mount Takao: A Summit Bereft of Visitors (2)
- 09: Former Hitachi Aircraft Tachikawa Factory Substation (5)
November 2016
- 17: 25 Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in Tokyo (0)
- 15: The Delightful Unasawa Valley (2)
- 03: Oze National Park in Autumn (0)
- 01: Oze Marsh 尾瀬ヶ原 (2)
October 2016
- 22: The Kurasawa Japanese Cypress (0)
- 15: Tracking the Headwaters of the Shinano River (2)
- 09: Mt. Kobushi 甲武信ヶ岳 (2)
September 2016
August 2016
- 30: Mt. Kitayokodake 北横岳 (2)
- 21: Minobusan: Kuonji Temple (2)
- 12: Exploring the Backroads of Minakami (2)
July 2016
- 31: Doai Station: Journey to Japan’s Deepest Station (11)
- 25: Takamiiwa Rock 鷹見岩 (0)
- 22: Pentax K-70 Unboxing and First Impressions (0)
- 16: How to Plan an Overnight Hike in Japan (2)
- 12: Honzawa Onsen: Japan’s Highest Rotenburo (0)
- 12: Mt. Tengu 天狗岳 (6)
June 2016
- 18: Shinano-Kawakami Station (0)
- 05: Mawarime-daira Campground (3)
May 2016
- 28: Shirayanomaru 白谷丸 (2)
- 18: Mt. Kawanori 川苔山 (26)
April 2016
- 30: Hachijo-jima: the Hawaii of Japan (2)
- 26: What to Expect when Camping in Japan (2)
- 22: Karataki Waterfall 唐滝 (0)
- 17: The Rise and Unravelling of the Hachijo Royal Hotel (32)
- 16: Hachijo-fuji 八丈富士山 (4)
March 2016
February 2016
- 19: Tokyo Peace Pagoda Revisited (0)
- 10: Lake Okutama: Tokyo’s Winter Wonderland (2)
- 02: The Yoshimi Gan Kutsu Hotel: An Unrealized Dream (0)
January 2016
December 2015
- 18: Mt. Tenranzan 天覧山 (7)
- 14: Transform your Film Slides to Digital Images (0)
November 2015
- 23: Koganei Park Changing Fall Colours (0)
- 08: Mt. Hodosan 宝登山 (4)
- 07: Darn Tough Worldwide, Lifetime Guarantee: Put to the Test (2)
October 2015
September 2015
- 28: The Outdoor Guide to Tokyo (4)
- 22: Mt. Koganezawa 小金沢山 (0)
- 01: Zamberlan 132 Airound GTX RR Review (0)
August 2015
- 29: Hyakuhiro Waterfall (6)
- 18: 25 Things I’ve Learned Hiking in Japan (21)
July 2015
- 04: The Yatsugatake Mountains (5)
June 2015
May 2015
- 29: Okuchichibu Mountains Western Tokyo (0)
- 27: Mt. Kentoku 乾徳山 (19)
- 09: Mt. Hiryusan 飛竜山 (6)
April 2015
- 11: Mt. Koubou 弘法山 (7)
March 2015
- 23: 100 Kanto High Peaks and Counting… (4)
- 21: The Sagamiko Illumination Forest (2)
- 15: Mount Takao Plum Blossom Festival (0)
February 2015
- 19: Wild Camping: 15 Essential Tips (3)
- 16: 10 Interesting Facts about Mount Fuji (6)
- 10: Secret War Tunnels Revealed Near Tokyo (6)
- 04: The Hundred Ancient Burial Caves of Yoshimi (0)
January 2015
- 28: Nippara Limestone Cave: Spelunking in Tokyo (0)
- 21: The Ten Essentials: Items for Survival (0)
- 13: Backpacking Quick Reference Checklist (0)
- 04: 10 Lesser Known Places to Visit near Tokyo (19)
December 2014
- 28: Odake Falls (0)
- 20: Mt. Nokogiri 鋸山 (2)
- 16: Ultralight Primus Femto Stove P-115 Review (0)
- 03: X99 High-End Content Creation PC Build (8)
November 2014
- 20: Showa Kinen Park Autumn Foliage (2)
- 08: Mt. Gozenyama 御前山 (16)
October 2014
- 31: Mt. Buko 武甲山 (7)
- 13: Lake Okutama (Ogouchi Dam) Tokyo (2)
- 04: Japanese Giant Hornet [Infographic] (3)
September 2014
- 29: Montbell U.L. Trekking Umbrella Review (0)
- 25: A Creepy Abandoned Mountain Hut (0)
- 24: Karisaka Toge 雁坂峠 (0)
- 13: Mt. Okuratakamaru 大蔵高丸 (4)
August 2014
- 28: Therm-a-Rest ProLite Plus Review (0)
- 24: Mt. Akadake 八ヶ岳 (23)
- 16: Suunto A-30L Compass Review (4)
- 15: Erinji Temple (0)
- 15: Nishizawa Gorge 西沢渓谷 (6)
- 06: Hiking First Aid Kit Essentials (4)
- 04: 10 Best Outdoor and Adventure Blogs (17)
July 2014
- 27: Dainichi Boulder Yamanashi Prefecture (0)
- 25: Mt. Mizugaki 瑞牆山 (3)
- 17: Prevent Blisters with Tegaderm Film Dressing (0)
- 09: Sesshoseki Murder Stone (2)
- 08: Momijidani Suspension Bridge (0)
June 2014
- 22: Mt. Honita 本仁田山 (13)
- 17: Petzl Tikkina 2 Headlamp Review (2)
- 09: Mammut Trion Pro 35 + 7 Backpack Review (7)
May 2014
- 28: Mt. Takanosu 鷹ノ巣山 (4)
- 24: Old steel Fanta cans on a lonely ridge (2)
- 16: Mammut Redburn GTX Approach Shoe Review (0)
- 08: Nalgene Wide Mouth Cantene Review (0)
- 05: Kawakami Village (0)
- 03: Mt. Sengenrei 浅間嶺 (19)
April 2014
- 27: Hossawa Falls (4)
- 20: The Best Day Hikes Around Tokyo (19)
- 12: Mt. Odake 大岳山 (35)
- 07: Mt. Jinba 陣馬山 (10)
- 03: Darn Tough Socks Review (0)
- 01: Mt. Oyama 大山 (13)
March 2014
February 2014
January 2014
- 18: Casio Protrek PRW-3000 Watch Review (2)
- 11: Hiking Trails Now Embedded on Maps (2)
- 01: Mt. Ougiyama 扇山 (29)
December 2013
- 23: The year in review (0)
- 19: The Long-Forgotten Tokyo Peace Pagoda (4)
- 14: Mt. Mito 三頭山 (21)
November 2013
- 07: Nanga 380 DX Sleeping Bag Review (0)
- 03: Mt. Ryokami 両神山 (5)
October 2013
- 11: MSR Hubba HP Solo Tent Review (12)
- 07: Mt. Kinpu 金峰山 (14)
- 03: Mt. Daibosatsu 大菩薩嶺 (10)
September 2013
- 23: Pareidolia man (0)
August 2013
- 18: Exploring Hakone hot spring resort (0)
- 08: Sado Island (0)
- 05: Camp Zama Bon Odori Festival (0)
- 02: Charles Robert Jenkins (0)
July 2013
- 22: Okutama Ropeway (8)
- 01: Ueno Village Gunma Prefecture (0)
June 2013
- 29: Mt. Kasamaruyama 笠丸山 (0)
- 13: Nagatoro Town (4)
- 01: Mt. Kuroyama 黒山 (2)
May 2013
- 26: Mt. Kumotori 雲取山 (27)
- 04: Tamako Cycling Road (0)
- 01: Hinodeyamakita Ridge 日ノ出山北尾根 (0)
April 2013
- 17: Mt. Tanzawa 丹沢山 (52)
- 01: Shiromaru Dam fish ladder (0)
March 2013
- 08: Hiking and hay fever in Japan (0)
- 05: Hakuunsan Torii Kannon (0)
- 04: Mt. Bonomine 棒ノ峰山 (5)
February 2013
- 22: EIZO FlexScan SX2762W Revisited (2)
- 20: Kiyomizu-dera Kyoto (0)
- 19: Fushimi Inari Taisha Kyoto (0)
- 14: Mt. Hinodeyama 日の出山 (4)
- 11: Reading Japanese Hiking Maps (2)
- 01: Mt. Iwatakeishiyama 岩茸石山 (17)
January 2013
- 18: Mt. Takao 高尾山 (10)