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Kumano Kodo: Ancient Japanese Pilgrimage

A view of the Nachiyama Pagoda on the Kumano Kodo Trail.

Welcome hikers! If you’re looking for an adventure steeped in history, spirituality and natural beauty, the Kumano Kodo trail in Japan should be high on your list. Why? This ancient pilgrimage route which winds through the mountains of the Kii…

Junko Tabei: Reaching the Highest Ceiling

Digital drawing of Junko Tabei climbing a mountain range in a red jacket.

If you have interest in mountaineering, Junko Tabei is a woman you’ll eventually come across. This Japanese woman holds the title of being the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, but her story started long before this…

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