Travel Tips

Everyone has Japan’s bottomless powder at the top of their list when it comes to things they love about traveling here during the winter. However,… Read More »Meet The Rhythm Family: Austin and Blossom

Planning a ski trip to Niseko? Look no further than Rhythm Japan for all your ski and snowboard lesson needs. Our expert instructors, flexible lesson… Read More »Your Ultimate Guide to Niseko Ski Lessons: Elevate Your Adventure with Rhythm Japan

It’s a perfect Friday in early February. The sky is blue and there’s not much wind. While it’s a normal workday for most, there’s a… Read More »The Seduction of Touring

Interview with Tomoki Fuse With Bill Ross Photos Courtesy of Kammui Tokyo native Tomoki Fuse left one of the world’s largest cities for some of… Read More »Snow Surfing Japan’s Biggest Mountains

As winter enters into its deepest months of January, a natural phenomenon takes place on the slopes of Mt. Zao. Massive white pillars form across… Read More »The Guardians of Zao

Hokkaido winters are world-famous with luxury ski resorts and waist-deep powder snow. However, alternative winter activities, such as canoeing, snowshoeing, wakasagi (smelt) ice fishing, Ainu… Read More »Dig Deeper into Eastern Hokkaido

Interview with Stuart Galbraith IV / Minka Summit 2023 The Japanese word “kominka” literally means “old house,” and the term usually refers to houses built… Read More »Addressing Japan’s Empty House Problem

In north Japan, the snow usually starts to melt in the towns and lowlands in March, yet lingers up in the mountains as late as… Read More »Spring Sansai

Yamagata’s drastically alternating seasons and vast mountain ranges create a constantly rotating offering of outdoor splendor and experiences for travelers to discover. One hidden destination… Read More »The Submerged Forests of Iide

Chiba’s stunning seaside town of Katsuura is considered one of the best coastal destinations in the Kanto Region. It is close enough to Tokyo for… Read More »48 Hours in Katsuura, Chiba