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Purpose: Living in Japan can be enjoying if you had the information. This web page is to provide that information on outdoor activities in Japan. I will not provide information on "how to" such as "How to catch large mouth bass" as there are plenty of sites out there for that. But, I may give information on Japanese only area such as "Fishing for Ayu".I will update this web page periodically as I get the information and the time. There will be pages underconstruction so Please check back frequently. Thanks
Photo of Mt. Odaigaihara/Nara  Autumn Photo Contest winner from Outdoors Japan Internet club. Taken by Hide in Osaka.
This site consist of two sections.
One is on Fishing in Japan. This will give you information on where to fish, what to fish for, lake/river/ocean  information, license information and much, much more. To enter Fishing in Japan, just click on the bass.
The other one is Outdoors Japan. This HP will give you information on Hiking, MTB, Cycling, Camping, and other Outdoor activities in Japan. To enter Outdoors Japan, click on the lake.
Introduction: My name is Ervin and I live in Kanagawa-ken. I am married to a Japanese and I have a 8 month old daughter. I have lived in Japan for 14 years. I first came to Japan in 1983. I was stationed in Yokosuka for 6 years while serving in the U.S. Navy. I now work at Camp Zama for the U.S.Army as a civilian. 
       This web site is for all to enjoy both foreigners and Japanese alike. But, Since I work for the military, I am tailoring it towards the military in the Kanto plains area. I am not an expert on outdoors, but I do love to fish, camp, hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities. I struggled when I first came here and don't want you to do the same.
What's Happening?
Camping in Japan: added 26 Jan 01

Sledding on Mt. Fuji:
Added 19 Jan 01

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Weather Added 10 Jan 01
Fishing Hayatogawa Updated 19 Jan 01
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Please don't forget to sign my quest book before you leave. Thanks
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Visitors since Nov 1st, 2000
Updated 19 March 2001
Photo " Snow at Lake Tanzawa " Winter Photo Contest winner from Outdoors Japan Internet club. Taken by hipn64 in Tanzawa.