Exploring Japan: Day trip to Shosenkyo Gorge (御嶽昇仙峡) in Kofu, Yamanashi
We took a day trip to see the autumn foliage at Shosenkyo Gorge in Kofu, Yamanashi. In the fall, we highly recommend this off the beaten path destination.
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Best places to buy hiking, outdoor and camping gear in Tokyo
We researched the best places to buy hiking, outdoor and camping gear in Tokyo so you don’t have to!
Hiking Japan Series: Fujisan (富士山) - Beginner's Guide to the Yoshida Trail
We bullet climbed Mount Fuji (富士山) via the Yoshida trail to see the sunrise. Hiking Fujisan is a difficult hike, but one we highly recommend if you’re well prepared.
Hiking Japan Series: Ougiyama (扇山)
We hiked Ougiyama (扇山) to practice for Mount Fuji. It’s about 1.5 hours from Shinjuku, Tokyo with beautiful views of Fujisan. We highly recommend hiking this moderately difficult hike in cool, overcast weather.
Walking Tokyo Series: 2019 Tokyo Yamathon
We did it! We completed the 2019 Tokyo Yamathon and walked all 29 Yamathon-sen stops in ~9.5 hours. Continue reading to find out how you can explore Tokyo too! Don’t forget to set your reminder to join us at next year’s Yamathon!
Getting our Long-Term Resident Visa (Ancestry) for Japan – Bonus: Moving to Japan! (Part 4)
The Visa was tough, but not as rough as actually moving to Japan and getting settled! Check out our post about finding an apartment, setting up utilities and making friends in Japan.
Getting our Long-Term Resident Visa (Ancestry) for Japan – Timing (Part 3)
Timing is key, making sure you have a guarantor lined up and you’re saving money should be first, followed by long lead items (documents from the Department of State and an FBI background check). Use the included graphic for an (somewhat) easy visual representation.
Exploring Japan: Day trip to Shosenkyo Gorge (御嶽昇仙峡) in Kofu, Yamanashi
We took a day trip to see the autumn foliage at Shosenkyo Gorge in Kofu, Yamanashi. In the fall, we highly recommend this off the beaten path destination.
Best places to buy hiking, outdoor and camping gear in Tokyo
We researched the best places to buy hiking, outdoor and camping gear in Tokyo so you don’t have to!
Hiking Japan Series: Fujisan (富士山) - Beginner's Guide to the Yoshida Trail
We bullet climbed Mount Fuji (富士山) via the Yoshida trail to see the sunrise. Hiking Fujisan is a difficult hike, but one we highly recommend if you’re well prepared.
Hiking Japan Series: Ougiyama (扇山)
We hiked Ougiyama (扇山) to practice for Mount Fuji. It’s about 1.5 hours from Shinjuku, Tokyo with beautiful views of Fujisan. We highly recommend hiking this moderately difficult hike in cool, overcast weather.
Walking Tokyo Series: 2019 Tokyo Yamathon
We did it! We completed the 2019 Tokyo Yamathon and walked all 29 Yamathon-sen stops in ~9.5 hours. Continue reading to find out how you can explore Tokyo too! Don’t forget to set your reminder to join us at next year’s Yamathon!
Getting our Long-Term Resident Visa (Ancestry) for Japan – Bonus: Moving to Japan! (Part 4)
The Visa was tough, but not as rough as actually moving to Japan and getting settled! Check out our post about finding an apartment, setting up utilities and making friends in Japan.