Tag: nagano

Cicerone – An Intro to the Japan Alps

March 13, 2019

I wrote a short introduction to the Japan Alps for anyone who may be thinking of heading there for hiking/trekking/sightseeing later this year. Click here for the full article. For much more detailed information, be sure to check out my newly published guidebook ‘Hiking and Trekking in the Japan Alps and Mt. Fuji‘, currently on … More Cicerone – An Intro to the Japan Alps

Autumn leaf-viewing spots in Japan

September 23, 2018

As the hot and humid Japanese summer becomes something of a distant memory (or half-remembered sweaty nightmare), the cool, crisp air and shorter days signal the start of “koyo” season, the changing color of the leaves in autumn. While spring cherry blossom season (“hanami”) is a short, vibrant celebration of spring beauty and anticipation of … More Autumn leaf-viewing spots in Japan