October 2026 INTO THE VOLCANIC HEART OF MT. ASAMA After days of rain, gray skies, and weather that made hiking feel like a distant dream, Saturday finally arrived with clear blue skies and cool mountain air. It was too good to waste. So, before sunrise, we got in the car and headed toward MT. ASAMA,… Continue reading (Japan) Maekakesan— Into The Volcanic Heart Of Mt. Asama