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…

6 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,…

7 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.…

8 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…

9 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…

9 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…

10 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…

10 months 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…

10 months 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…

11 months 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…

12 months ago