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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.
Adventure Travel
The Landscape Hunter
Interview with Adventure Traveler Norio Sasaki Adventure traveler and photographer Norio Sasaki is out to push his limits ...
Surfing
The Surfing Life – Hata Style
Intrepid surfers are known for traveling to the far reaches of the globe to find quality waves. While Kochi Prefecture, in so...
Kochi
Kochi, a Nature Paradise in Shikoku
Kochi Prefecture, on Shikoku Island, is home to mountains, rivers and a stunning coastline, making a must-go destination for outd...
Auto Camping
48 Hours in Zamami
Often referred to as the “Hawaii of Japan,” the archipelago of islands that make up Okinawa offer plenty of options for travelers...
Photography
Pacific Crush: Clark Little on “The Art of...
Clark Little made a splash in 2009 when he self-published “The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little.” The coffee-table book, with forew...
Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking Iwate’s Pureland Paradise
When a Buddhist monk visited an isolated part of the Iwate coast 350 years ago, he saw it much as it remains today, a peaceful in...
Nagano
Summertime Fun in Shiga Kogen
Joshinetsu National Park, which includes Shiga Kogen, is located in Honshu’s rugged mountainous interior. Signs of human activity...
Okinawa
Clear Your Mind at Tiger Beach
Explore Onna with clear views from above and below the colorful sea. The Onna Coastline stretches nearly 30-kilomete...