Japan

Even if you can't read Japanese, these expertly curated magazines will inspire you to seek greater adventures—and a new pair of rare hiking boots

Though the MCT is often hiked in the fall or spring, those who brave it in colder months will be rewarded with singular beauty and tastier fish

While other outfitters emphasize performance in rough settings, the Japanese brand designs gear to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors

Located in Chubu Sangaku National Park, the remote Kumonodaira Hut is a hiker's paradise—here's why I spent a week volunteering to help preserve it

A conversation with longtime Field Mag editor and photographer Tanner Bowden about his new photo book, travel, and self publishing

The Japanese camping brand designs luxury-leaning gear for taking it slow and easy, but does it live up to its cushy claims?

A local's guide to Japan's first national park and its neighboring hot spring town, where visitors can experience a slice of authentic life in Japan

This scenic trail winds through rugged coastlines, dense forests, and historic towns, helping revitalize a region still reeling from the 2011 tsunami

Creative Director Kikuno Kiki shares insight into the Japan-exclusive brand's first collection of "new vintage" outdoor apparel for modern life

Made in Japan entirely of wood and canvas, the unique, lightweight seat can be assembled in minutes and easily packs away when not in use

Japan's preeminent outdoor outfitter and the Parisian fashion house/music label/cafe release a limited-edition capsule for "exploration of everywhere"

North of Tokyo in the Nagano, Toyama, and Gifu prefectures, the peaks collectively known as the Hida Mountains or Japanese Alps are a hiker's dream