Heroes · Virtual Challenges

Japan's most beautiful places, at your own pace.

Walk, run, cycle. A virtual challenge that fits your lifestyle. Every finish earns a premium, built-to-last medal — and plants a real tree in Japan.

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01 / Challenges

Challenges

Purpose-built routes through Japan. Each course carries its own story and cultural thread.

Challenge / 01Beginner

Mt. Fuji

Sacred peak, primeval forest, five lakes — a 74 km pilgrimage at your pace.

Distance: 74km
Duration: 60days

Mt. Fuji virtual challenge — 74km route across Japan

Challenge / 02Intermediate

47 Ronin

From Akō's gates to Sengaku-ji — 1,404 km of loyalty, step by step.

Distance: 1404km
Duration: 270days

47 Ronin virtual challenge — 1404km route across Japan

Challenge / 03Advanced

Japan Rail

Wakkanai to Makurazaki — 3,170 km along Japan's rail spine.

Distance: 3170km
Duration: 365days

Japan Rail virtual challenge — 3170km route across Japan

02 / The App

Adventure in your daily life.

Heroes app screenshot — Virtual Map: At every checkpoint, learn the story and culture of the place. Discover Japan's beauty along the way.

Heroes app screenshot — Tree Planting: Every completed challenge plants one real tree in Japan, in partnership with local forest regeneration projects.

Heroes app screenshot — Premium Medals: A weighty, crafted medal and a special package for every challenge — a finish worth keeping.

Heroes app screenshot — Community: Go for it alone, or move together. Team up with family and friends, or meet new Heroes who share your goal.

Heroes app screenshot — Achievements: Unlock in-app achievements by distance, activity type, and streak. A collection that keeps you motivated.

Heroes app screenshot — Any movement counts: Walking, running, cycling, wheelchair. Whatever suits your body, at your own pace.

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Virtual Map

At every checkpoint, learn the story and culture of the place. Discover Japan's beauty along the way.

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Tree Planting

Every completed challenge plants one real tree in Japan, in partnership with local forest regeneration projects.

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Premium Medals

A weighty, crafted medal and a special package for every challenge — a finish worth keeping.

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Community

Go for it alone, or move together. Team up with family and friends, or meet new Heroes who share your goal.

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Achievements

Unlock in-app achievements by distance, activity type, and streak. A collection that keeps you motivated.

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Any movement counts

Walking, running, cycling, wheelchair. Whatever suits your body, at your own pace.

03 / Forest Project

Every challenge grows a forest

Each completed challenge plants one real tree in Japan, in partnership with a transparent forest regeneration project. A clear, honest connection between your effort and real change.

2026 — This Year's Target

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04 / How it works

A simple system that ensures you stay on track

Even if you are new to virtual challenges, you can join with confidence. Follow these 4 steps to build healthy habits and enjoy a unique exercise experience.

Step 01

1. Choose a challenge that fits you

Select the level and goal that's right for you, from beginner to advanced.

Path to Mt. Fuji Summit (74km / Easy) For beginners, 2-3 month goal
Journey of the 47 Ronin (1,404km / Moderate) Ongoing challenge, 6-12 month goal
Great Japan Railway Trek (3,170km / Epic) Long-term habit building, 1 year+

Step 02

2. Record your daily activities

Simply enter your activities manually in the app after your workout.

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Open the app
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Tap "Post"
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Select challenge and activity type
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Enter distance or date
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Tap "Create Post"

That's all it takes!

Step 03

3. Check progress on the virtual map

Every time you record an activity, your avatar advances on the virtual map. Watch your progress build day by day — visible momentum that keeps you lacing up tomorrow.

Track every km as your avatar moves
Unlock checkpoint stories along the route

Step 04

4. Receive your medal

When you finish the challenge, celebrate it. Your medal arrives at your door — snap a photo, share it on social, tag @heroes, and become part of a community that turns finishes into stories.

High-quality medal delivered to your door
Participate in our tree-planting program

※Shipping: Sent within 10 business days after finish is verified.

12 Activities · 12種類

Any movement, at your own pace.

歩くWalking

走るRunning

自転車Cycling

水泳Swimming

登山Hiking

車椅子Wheelchair

ボートRowing

エリプティカルElliptical

階段Stairs

クロスフィットCrossfit

ヨガYoga

ピラティスPilates

05 / A Token of Achievement

A real medal — made to last.

Every finish is commemorated with a weighty, beautifully-packaged medal shipped to your door. Not a mass-produced trinket — a keepsake worth the effort.

Mt. Fuji

Tap to switch · front ↔ back · 3 medals

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The reason to keep going is here.

Challenges that stay fun. Community that stays close. Progress you can see. Achievements you can hold.

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06 / Contact

Let's talk.

Questions, partnerships, or a story to share — we read every message and love hearing from Heroes and organisers alike.

Japan's most beautiful places, at your own pace.Japan's most beautiful places, at your own pace.

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Challenges

Mt. Fuji

47 Ronin

Japan Rail