Sports and Fitness Archives - Have Ya Seen Japan

Top 5 Hiking Trails in Kyoto (beginner, intermediate & expert routes)

Kyoto is a land of mountainous greenery, stunning natural landscapes, and of course, amazing hiking trails!

Health & fitness are the cornerstones to living a fantastic life. These 5 Japanese drinks are sure to boost your performance and results.

A beautiful park in Uji’s west, Nishi-Uji Park is a community center with playgrounds, basketball courts, and best of all, a tennis wall!

Rice, noodles, and bread are the backbone of Japanese cuisine. In such a society, achieving a high-protein diet is challenging, but possible.

In the deep forests of Kyoto’s northern mountains, two villages form the start and end points of a scenic journey – the Kurama to Kibune hike.

Mountain views, beautiful sunsets, and aesthetic Japanese castles are not typically associated with tennis courts, but they are in Kansai!

If you’ve ever wanted to run through thick forests and mountains like in the Lord of the Rings, then Mt. Daimonji is the hike for you!

Spring in Japan is a time for new beginnings. As the freezing winter days draw to a close, the warmth of spring beckons us to the outdoors!

A short walk from Chushojima station, Fushimi Port Park is a scenic place in Kyoto where families and friends gather for outdoor fun!

Winter in Japan is a truly charming season of the year, with plenty of unique experiences that come along with it, including pure white snow!

For the ultimate experience of mind, body, and soul, hiking up Kyoto’s iconic Mt. Hiei allows you to appreciate Japan like never before!

I’ve talked before about Japan being a cyclist’s paradise, so I thought I’d dive a little deeper into what makes cycling in Japan so awesome!