John Koons, outdoor adventurer and man about the globe, visits The Japanofiles Podcast to discuss his reasons for moving to Nagano Prefecture, and to talk about his recent experience of hiking around Tohoku, the northernmost region of Japan's Honshu island.

Key Words: Tohoku region; interesting stories; Nagano Prefecture, Japan; Matsumoto; podcasts; interview; English-language discussion about Japan; best hiking and camping experiences in northern Japan; popular hiking destination; Japan's northern coast