After retiring from competitions, in 2003 he left his mark with Flat Mountain in Japan, making an early first ascent of a 9a+ sports climb therefore that even today is considered one of the hardest in ...

Accompanied by mountain guides, Japan-based writer Ally Hongo walks the mountains of Dewa Sanzan in search of deeper discoveries in the Japanese philosophy of mindfulness and self-discovery.

While some hard-core mountaineers have climbed the highest mountain in each of Japan’s 47 prefectures, no one else has gone about it quite like this. Hiroaki Futagami, 51, decided to climb the ...

Central Japan offers adventure and allure – the tallest mountains in the country, Unesco World Heritage sites and vibrant festivals. Go off the beaten track on a wilderness and alpine adventure ...

Mt. Yarigatake is a true superstar among Japan's mountains! Its sharp, imposing peak inspires a deep desire to reach the summit, and once you stand on top, the sense of achievement is unmatched.

He has put it into practice in the mountains of the Southern Japanese Alps, where magnificent nature still remains. “The only thing you can leave behind in the mountains are your footprints ...