Links
One great thing about the internet is being able to share what you are passionate about with others who share the same passion.
JapanPeuf - A man of rich French alpine origin enjoys backcountry touring and fishing in the Yuzawa area. A good friend.
Backcountry Japan - One of Japan's most active gaijin/Japanese backcountry couples, also in the Yuzawa area. Great backcountry people.
Hiking Japan - Probably the best online Japanese hiking guide in English. It takes effort to create a guide like this.
i, cjw - Probably the best mountain and man blogs I know of.
Powder Bum - A passionate tough Japanese man who loves the backcountry. I enjoyed touring with him once.
Powder Mania - A very regular Swiss visitor to Japan who spends almost the full winter season in Hakuba getting the best nearly everyday.
Over the Hills and Far Away - Never met this adventurous German lady, but she embodies the heart soul of backcountry alpine adventure.
Rakuseki - Japanese guys who climb and ski steep stuff.
Hanameizan - I love hiking with my dog, and these guys love hiking together even more.