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Watch trail runners in Japan's Northern Alps follow in the footsteps of 'the father of Japanese alpinism' in new film from Rab

Love trail running? The latest documentary from British outdoors brand Rab is here, and it's not one to miss. Set in Japan's spectacular Northern Alps, 'In the footsteps of Banryu' follows a team of ...
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I went on a trek in Japan’s Northern Alps with a Japanese grandpa – and discovered the power of resilience

The writer, along with her cousin and sister, embarked on a four-day trek across Japan’s Northern Alps, crossing paths with a 75-year-old solo trekker from Hiroshima. The experience offered unexpected ...
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This Underrated Ski Valley in Japan Has $68 Lift Tickets and World-class Powder—and It's Just 3 Hours From Tokyo

Hakuba Valley is located in Japan's Nagano Prefecture, which is just three hours from Tokyo by bullet train. The valley is nestled high in the Japanese Alps and enjoys some of the best powder in the ...
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In Japan’s Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms

AZUMINO, Japan (AP) — In the foothills of Japan’s Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys. Wearing bright orange vests, the humans ring bells, blow whistles and strike rocks and trees with walking ...
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In Japan's Northern Alps, residents battle monkeys to protect homes and farms

AZUMINO, Japan(AP) — In the foothills of Japan’s Northern Alps, people are chasing monkeys. Wearing bright orange vests, the humans ring bells, blow whistles and strike rocks and trees with walking ...