mountaneering

Echizen Dake & Mt. Fuji, Futatsuzuka – Ski Mountaineering (March 9-10, 2024)

Japanese Despite the long-term forecast predicting a warmer March, we've been experiencing snowy and cold days. With the cherry blossom…

8 months ago

Mount Bishamon (1385m) – Ski Mountaineering

Japanese As Hinamatsuri (Doll's Festival) passes, the gradual sprouting of grasses and flowers marks the onset of spring. This winter,…

9 months ago

Climbing Mt. Atago (924m) in Kyoto: Via Kuya Falls and Tsukinowa Temple to Atago Shrine

Japanese Last weekend, as the person in charge of the monthly meeting for our mountain climbing club, I climbed Mt.…

10 months ago

”The Spiritual Power of Mountains” – A Recommended Book

Japanese As Christmas comes to an end, we are heading straight into the year's finale.  With each passing year, I…

11 months ago

Konze Alps in Shiga (Ryuo Mountain 605m) – Unique Rock Formations and Thrilling Slacklining

Japanese It was a pleasantly warm weekend, hard to believe it's already December. I went hiking to the Konze Alps…

12 months ago

Late Autumn Hike to Mount Tsurugi (1955m, Tokushima) and Jirogyu – Panoramic Views at Their Best

Japanese I went hiking to Mount Tsurugi and Jirogyu in Tokushima on the day before Labor Thanksgiving Day. I had…

12 months ago

Climbing to the Summit of Awaji Island’s Highest Peak, Mount Yuzuruha (607m) via the Ancient Path

Japanese The seasons have abruptly shifted into winter mode. I am not fond of the hot summer, so I am…

1 year ago

Mount Yamato Katsuragi – Whispering Japanese Pampas Grass. Recommended for a Leisurely Climb without Bear Bells

Japanese Time flies, it's already November. The days continue to be warm enough to make us sweat, but I hope…

1 year ago

The Highest Peak of the Endless Mountain Range (Hatenashi): Hiyamizuyama (1262m)

Japanese I visited Hiyamizuyama, the highest peak of the Hatenashi (Endless) Mountain Range, located on the border between Nara and…

1 year ago

Mt. Utsugi (Utsugi-dake) 2864m・One day Ikeyama-one Ridge

Japanese We had a three-day weekend in September, including Respect for the Aged Day, and although the weather forecast was…

1 year ago