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Ski touring in Hakuba’s backcountry

In the last two decades, the world has quickly discovered Japan’s previously well-kept winter secret: the legendarily vast volumes of powdery snow that bless this country’s mountains each year...
By Joe Mignano·February 2, 2019

Hiking Japan’s second highest peak: Mt. Kita-dake

For hikers looking for an enticing climb similar in difficulty to Mt. Fuji, but without the throngs of other hikers, and with vastly more varied terrain and wildlife, Mt. Kita-dake, Japan’s second tallest mountain, is a great option.
By Joe Mignano·July 31, 2018

Nikko’s frozen waterfalls: Unryu Keikoku

Deep in the mountains of Nikko, carved out between the rugged peaks of Mt. Nyoho and Mt. Akanagisan lies a narrow ravine by the name of Unryu Keikoku.
By Joe Mignano·February 23, 2018

Japan’s ultimate Alps hike: The Kamikochi-Yari-Hotaka Circuit

The Northern Japanese Alps might be the ultimate playground for mountain hikes in Japan. Home to roughly half of Japan’s summits over 3000 meters tall, the Northern Alps are a collage...
By Joe Mignano·October 5, 2017

One of Japan’s best hikes: Mt. Shirouma-dake

Among the countless mountain ranges covering over 70% of the country’s surface, the Northern Japanese Alps hold a special place in the hearts of hikers in Japan. Craggy narrow ridgelines jutting above the clouds...
By Joe Mignano·September 4, 2017
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