We’ve been a hiking family since our son was a tiny baby strapped into a backpack, exploring trails together as he grew from toddler to teenager. By the time he turned 13, he was ready for one of our ...

Today we are hiking one of the most beautiful sections of Japan's most legendary hiking trail... the Nakasendo. A trail that was once one of the main roads connecting the cities of Kyoto and Tokyo.

The dappled morning light illuminates the damp forest soil beneath our feet, while overhead the tops of the tall black pine, cedar and cypress trees sway in the breeze. Komorebi (木漏れ日), our guide ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail in Japan's Ibaraki Prefecture offers visitors the opportunity to experience the region's rich ...