Kamikōchi to Mt. Yarigatake
For the last three years, Chen and I have been returning each summer to Kamikōchi…
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Hiking and camping in the wilderness
Yakushima: Hiking through Heaven and Hell
During Golden Week this year, we travelled to Yakushima (屋久島), a small subtropical island…
Return to Mount Kumotori
Having immensely enjoyed the same trail in 2017, in early February this year, I…
Kamikōchi to Mt. Hotakadake
Having been defeated by the hot weather and the treacherous route we took through…
Kitadake: Japan’s Second Highest Peak
While there are many peaks of a similar height, Kitadake (北岳) takes the crown…
Traversing Jiankou Great Wall
Almost exactly 10 years after I first arrived in Beijing in 2007 I found myself…
Mt. Kumotori Snow Hike
In recent years I’ve discovered the joys of hiking in Japan, where all levels…
Potholing in the Dragon Cave at Jigen-ji
I always knew I would return to Shikoku although I hadn’t anticipated it would…
The Shepherd’s Hut
On my yearly trips back to the UK I rarely get a chance to…
Shizuoka Road Trip
After a particularly sticky summer in Tokyo, autumn has arrived and the temperatures are…
Kamikōchi to Mt. Nishi-Hotakadake
Having fully recovered from my epic hike earlier in the year, over a recent…
Outdoor Gear Review
Unlike outdoor adventures I’ve undertaken before, the Shikoku Pilgrimage is unique in that you’re…