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MANILA, Philippines — The list of Filipino mountaineers reaching the summit of Mt. Everest has grown with the addition of Ric Rabe, Jeno Panganiban and Miguel Mapalad. Rabe, who hails from ...

The routes around Mount Takao in western Tokyo are equally crowded. The ancient pilgrimage trails of the Kumano Kodo in the mountainous Kii peninsula are an entirely different matter. Pilgrims ...

Monks will soon descend from Mount Takao for an annual ritual that sees them and daring visitors walk barefoot across fire in a dramatic display of endurance and spiritual purification.

This episode will feature Ameku's VA, Ayane Sakura, praying at Mt. Takao's peak for the anime's success. The English-subtitled version of the episode will be made available for international ...

Many visiting Americans are familiar with Mount Takao — a relatively brief ride by rail from Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo — and its reputation as a sacred place and a brisk day hike for ...

near Mount Takao, was surprised by an employee's sudden announcement: "Boss! The cars have been hit badly." The vehicles parked outside were dented all over. The company cars had been damaged by hail.

Yesterday, I climbed Mount Takao for the first time. As I walked along the mountain path surrounded by lush nature, I noticed many shrines and temples near the summit. What left the strongest ...

People can enjoy mountains that suit their situation and interests. For example, beginners can start with Mount Takao, a popular place for tourists. It's about an hour from the center of Tokyo by ...

Wouldn’t you like to escape the lingering heat for a while and feel the cool hint of autumn hiking on Mt. Takao? Now the ICC presents our first ever hiking trip to Mt. Takao. That’s the Michelin Green ...

and then to Mount Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo. In less than a year, the neophyte elderly mountaineer conquered the country’s three highest peaks, not to mention the treks on smaller mountains ...