This is a country page describing my hiking adventures in Japan. As of May 2013, I have completed three hiking trips in Taiwan, with 10 hikes which including Mt. Fuji, the highest in the country; and Asaki-dake, the highest in the northernmost major island of Hokkaido.
HIKING IN JAPAN
Summer 2008 (June-July 2008)
INTRODUCTION TO JAPAN
Hiking matters #14: Nantai-san and Shirane-san
Hiking matters #15: Tokyo rain
Hiking matters #16: Finally, Fuji!
Autumn 2011 (October 24-31, 2011)
DAYHIKES IN THE KANSAI REGION
Hiking Matters #202: Outdoor shops in Osaka
Spring 2012 (May 23-June 5, 2012)
FROM HOKKAIDO TO HIROSHIMA
Hiking matters #269: Asahi-dake - Daisetsuzan 旭岳 (2290m)
Hiking matters #270: Mount Yotei 羊蹄山 (1898m)
Hiking matters #271: Takao-san in Tokyo, Japan
Hiking matters #272: Mount Misen in Miyajima
Japan Essay: Beauty in the threshold of memory
FUTURE PLANS
In 2014 I hope to do some hiking in the Northern Alps!
Spring 2012 (May 23-June 5, 2012)
FROM HOKKAIDO TO HIROSHIMA
Hiking matters #269: Asahi-dake - Daisetsuzan 旭岳 (2290m)
Hiking matters #270: Mount Yotei 羊蹄山 (1898m)
Hiking matters #271: Takao-san in Tokyo, Japan
Hiking matters #272: Mount Misen in Miyajima
Japan Essay: Beauty in the threshold of memory
FUTURE PLANS
In 2014 I hope to do some hiking in the Northern Alps!