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Ocean and Beach
ActivitiesOcean and Beach
Nearly 30,000 kilometers of coastline means Japan’s ocean activities run from Chiba’s beginner-friendly surf breaks to Okinawa’s coral reefs and the pristine dive sites of the Bonin Islands. Our complete guides to surfing in Japan and diving in Japan cover both in full, region by region. This section also holds our full archive of snorkeling, sea kayaking, and beach travel content, from Hokkaido’s cold-water breaks to the subtropical south.
Pera Pera Corner
Grab Your Paddle! Let’s Go Sea Kayaking
When you think of sea kayaking, Japan may not be the first place that jumps to mind, but with literally thousands of kilometers o...
People
Interview with Mick Fanning
There are many things I dreamed I would be doing on the night I signed my wedding papers. French Champagne, Five-star hotels, moo...
Surfing
Summer Surfing Chiba-style
Despite past stops by the world pro surfing tour, Japan is generally not recognized as a top international surfing destination. B...
Sea Kayaking
Three Canadians, Three Japanese, Three Kayaks
I’ve come to Japan every year for the 20 years. But my latest trip was unlike all the rest. Our plan was to paddle and sail from ...
Snorkeling
A Wild Dolphin Ride
When I was asked to go to Miyakejima, I didn’t know anything about the island. I didn’t know there was a volcano. I didn’t know t...
Eco Tourism
Returning Home With My Senorita
Many a love story has started with the colloquialism, “She was always right in my sight, but I just never noticed.” Then, some ch...
Thailand
Slowing Down on Koh Chang
This secluded hideaway has an identity unlike the play-hard-by-day and drink-hard-by-night experience so easily found in Thailand...
Philippines
The Camotes Islands
After a typhoon had blown through Manila, I decided it was time to move on. My original plan was to leave Tokyo on Friday, spend ...