2024 Release of Maps of Mountains and Plateaus The map images and contents of this article have been obtained with the permission of the publisher (株式会社昭文社 Shobunsha Publications, Inc.). The opinion expressed in this article is that of the author...
Hiked on Feb 17, 2024 . Setsubun Soen 節分草園 – Ryokami Jinja-Okusha 両神神社奥社 Do not attempt the chain section of the Tsutsuji Shindo course unless you are confident in your ability to support your full body weight on a fixed chain. ...
Garmin Handheld GPS vs iPhone 14 Pro The prevailing wisdom suggests that flagship smartphones like the iPhone 14 Pro can’t compete with dedicated GPS devices in terms of durability, battery life, and gloved operation. However, they are...
Hiked on Feb 10, 2024 . Kenkyoji Temple 顕鏡寺 – Daimyojin Observation Deck 大明神展望台 Duration: 4.5 hours Distance: 8.5 km Elevation change: 482 metres Highest point: 702 metres Start: Sekirozan Sanpaisha carpark Finish: Sekirozan...
German Gairaigo Mountain Terms The other night, while watching Let’s Trek Japan on NHK World Japan, which coincided with the unseasonably early snowfall in Karasawa last year, the show mentioned the word “morugenrōto”. If you haven’t heard of it...
Why the Garmin GPSMAP 67 is a Game-Changer There has always been a compelling argument for carrying a stand-alone GPS device, whether it be a smartwatch or a handheld unit. These dedicated devices offer distinct advantages in terms of durability...
Hiked on Jan 22, 2024 . Sojogamine 相定ヶ峰 – Mt. Kurami 倉見山 – Dooyama Park 堂尾山公園 Duration: 4 hours Distance: 9.8 km Elevation change: 695 metres Highest point: 1256 metres Start: Higashi-Katsura Station...
Interweaving Three Tragic Tales Japanese refuge huts, known as hinan-goya, serve as vital resting places for hikers and climbers in the country’s mountainous regions. Hikers value them not only for being free but also as essential shelters from...
Revisiting the KS50 Three Years On With three years and counting and over 1,000 kilometres of use, I want to share why the KS50 backpack has become my current favourite. For those who don’t know, KS Ultralight Gear is run by French expat Laurent...
Hiked on Dec 2, 2023 . Umanose Miharashidai 馬ノ背見晴台 – Mt. Echizen 越前岳 – Mt. Kuro-dake 黒岳 Duration: 5 hours Distance: 9.8 km Elevation change: 624 metres Highest point: 1504 metres Start: Jurigi Bus Stop Finish: Ashitaka Tozan...