Lonely Planet’s latest update to the Hiking in Japan guidebook is now available in stores, so we’d like to give an inside look for those of you wondering what’s new.
Changes: Despite the obvious aesthetic changes which I will cover a little later, I think it’s most prudent to start with the content changes. In [...]
Here is a recent interview I did with Lonely Planet author Craig Mclachlan for Kansai Scene magazine.
Yes, the rumors are true. Lonely Planet is finally updating their Hiking in Japan guidebook.
This time around, Craig McLachlan has teamed up with Richard Ryall and David Joll for a comprehensive overhaul of the 1st edition. Unfortunately, there are no new hikes in the updated 2nd edition, but I still think it’s worth adding to [...]
Well, it certainly has been a year for volcanic activity, as Mt. Asama once again sprang to life early this morning. Here are some images taken from various webcams, The volcano last erupted in September 2004 and has been smoldering ever since. The new eruption now means that the entire mountain is off limits, so [...]
Hiking in Japan is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month, so I just wanted to thank everyone who’s written comments, sent e-mails, returned my e-mails, linked to this site, and those special few who have given valuable advice and feedback! Keep it up, because that’s what keeps me motivated to write.
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Earlier this week, a new vent opened up on the southern side of Mt. Issaikyo in the Azuma mountain range of Fukushima Prefecture. This is the first volcanic activity in the range in 25 years, and the peak is now officially off limits to climbers. Here is the description of the hike, so if you’re [...]
Snow has finally fallen on the marshlands of Oze. This image was captured this morning by the live webcam just outside of Chozo hut.
I’m off to Hokkaido for a couple of weeks to do some long overdue exploration of the northern island. I’ll come back with full reports of trail conditions and access.
I reached the 10,000 views mark today! Thanks to everyone for posting comments, providing feedback, and giving all-around general support. I’d especially like to thank everyone who’s provided links to this site, and to the person who posted a link in the Lonely Planet forums. If you find any information that’s [...]
I’ve started a new blog to chronicle my hiking adventures. I’ve decided to keep it separate from this site, as to not bog down readers with extraneous information. Eventually I’ll upload stories for all of the hikes I have posted info on. My main priority, of course, it to keep the Hiking [...]
