Kochi prefecture will be the destination for the Spring edition of Papersky’s Tour de Nippon. Kochi is a destination that feels “Just Right”. A perfect mix of food and sake will have you gulping in delight. Henro Pilgrimage routes... »STORY
An exciting series of ‘tenuguis’ inspired by Papersky’s Tour de Nippon series of bicycle rides across Japan’s rural prefectures. The designs are based on characteristics specific to each area... »STORY
Nagano prefecture will be the destination for the September edition of Papersky’s Tour de Nippon. Buzzing with sweet honey bees... »STORY
Ibaraki prefecture will be the destination for the May edition of Papersky’s Tour de Nippon. Ibaraki prefecture is a short distance ... »STORY
The Goto Islands in Nagasaki will be the destination for the March edition of Papersky’s Tour de Nippon. The area is made up of five beautiful islands... »STORY
Tokachi, Hokkaido will be the destination for the September edition of Papersky’s Tour de Nippon. The area is known for producing Japan’s best potato chips... »STORY
Miyako Island (Miyakojima), Okinawa will be the destination for the May edition of Papersky’s Tour de Nippon. The island is world famous for it’s beautiful beaches, stunning aqua blue sea water, as well as healthy herbs and tropical... »STORY
Hamamatsu, Shizuoka; land of abundance: fresh food is plenty and music wafts in the air as Yamaha and Kawai both call Hamamatsu home... »STORY
New friendships formed and old friendships sealed. Two days, a bike ride through the forests of Akita... »STORY
Tazawako, Akita located in Northern Japan is filled with green trees, blue water and mountain vegetables. Lumber is plenty, the pine trees being used for building and the maple trees to make beautiful baskets. Occasionally, rising from the... »STORY
Gunma is a prefecture of strong winds, bright sun and big mountains. In short this means things dry and grow well making it a mecca for Daruma dolls and Wheat production. And Gunma is only a 50 min. train ride from Tokyo... »STORY
The Northern Kyoto / Tango area runs parallel to the Sea of Japan. The town of Ine features perhaps the world’s most unique seaport architecture and the Amanohashidate is one of Japan’s top natural views... »STORY
Papersky’s Tour de Nippon project is about finding the magic of Japan’s rural districts, their inhabitants, nature, culture and food. We travel to various prefectures and ride bicycles... »STORY
The Oku-Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture is rural and remote. The coast runs along two separate oceans and is dotted with salt makers, coffee roasters, black kawara roofs and rice fields... »STORY
The Yamanobe Road is Japan’s oldest recorded road as it’s mentioned in the book Nihon Shoki. The road is lined with ancient burial mounds and some of Japan’s most historically significant temples.... »STORY
We are now taking sign ups at contact@khmj.com for Papersky’s Tour de Nippon in Nagoya. The event will take place on 3/26 (Saturday) and 3/27 (Sunday). Papersky’s Tour de Nippon project is about finding... »STORY
We are now taking sign ups at contact@khmj.com for Papersky’s second bicycle tour of 2015. On 9/27 (Sunday) the Tour will travel to Ise & Toba, headquarters to Japan’s most sacred gods. Ise & Toba are both located in Mie prefecture and... »STORY
We are now taking sign ups at contact@khmj.com for Papersky’s first bicycle tour of 2015. On 5/31 (Sunday) the Tour will travel to Shodoshima... »STORY