Japan

Japan's Goldwin Releases Innovative Down Outerwear for Winter 2021
The Best New High-Tech Down Outerwear from Japan's Goldwin

Three key pieces combine Gore-Tex and ceramic-embedded down in high-tech and highly refined insulated outerwear for serious winter weather

In Japan, a Modest and Raw Home Brings Cabin-Life to the City
The Inoki-Ye House Outside of Osaka, Japan Brings Cabin-Life to the City

Amidst industrial warehouse and factories, this residential extension brings peace and quiet to a family's backyard

Outside of Tokyo, This Modest Cabin Embraces Forest Bathing
Near Nagano, A Modest Mountain Cabin Embraces Forest Bathing

Set into a wild hillside aways outside Tokyo, the unique cabin design encourages natural air-flow and a very close relationship with nature

Snow Peak x Toned Trout Release Limited Run Fly Fishing Collection
Snow Peak & Toned Trout Release Very Vibey Fly Fishing Capsule Collection

Japan's preeminent outdoor outfitter releases its third collaboration with the niche fishing apparel brand, making fly fishing cooler than ever

Goldwin Introduces Lightweight Pertex Shield Air Jacket
Japan's Goldwin Introduces a New Jacket for Foragers

The ultra-packable, breathable, water-resistant jacket features an exterior mesh pocket for drying wet gear, foraging, or picking up trailside litter

Go.Go.Go: Skiing, Surfing, a Super 8 Camera, and Micro RV in Japan
Video: Super 8 Film Documents an Epic Ski & Surf Road Trip Through Japan by RV

Pro skiers Callum Pettit & Mike Henitiuk roam the South Island in a micro RV to ski, surf, and explore in new short film

And Wander Alpha Direct Hoodie, a 9oz Wonder Fleece
Japan's And Wander Releases 9oz Alpha Direct Hoodie for Fall Hiking

Using Polartec's innovative new fleece fabric, this pullover layering piece is made for ultralight hiking—and daily wear too

Topo Designs x Nanga x Natal Design Release Down T-Shirt and Rusksack
Topo Designs x Nanga x Natal Design Release Down T-Shirt and Backpack

A rare three-brand, two-piece collaboration blending Japanese craftsmanship with an American outdoor aesthetic

Snow Peak & New Balance Introduce 3-in-1 Niobium Concept 1 Hiker
Snow Peak & New Balance Introduce Camping Shoe Equivalent of Zip-Off Cargo Pants

Japan's original outdoor lifestyle creator and NB's Tokyo Design Studio introduce a wild, waterproof hiker slash camp clog

Keen Collabs With Engineered Garments on Unique Uneek II Slide
New Keen & Engineered Garments Collab Results in Unique Uneek Slide

Portland's top sandal brand and the NYC by way of Japan menswear label debut a minimalist slide made of recycled plastic bottles

New Utility Mountain Jacket by Goldwin Is Simple Innovation
Form Follows Function in New Gore-Tex Jacket by Japan's Goldwin

This clever waterproof jacket draws on fly fishing apparel and vintage hunting gear with visually—and functionally—superior results

A Layman's Guide to Takibi, Snow Peak’s Fire-Resistant Fabric
A Beginner’s Guide to Takibi, Snow Peak’s Famous Fire-Resistant Fabric

How Japan's bonfire-centric approach to camping inspired a legendary line of technical apparel made for the most non-tech activity—sitting fireside