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Ocean and Beach
ActivitiesOcean and Beach
Japan is an island country with a deep connection to the sea. People here are passionate about ocean sports and marine activities are popular as people flock to the beaches and coastlines to enjoy surfing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), sea kayaking, sailing, deep sea fishing and more.
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Minami Izu Lobsters
The sleepy fishing port of Nakagi is liveliest right before dawn breaks, as local fishermen set out on their boats to see...
Autumn
Shikoku Road Trip: Kochi by Camper Van
Mountainous forests and coastal towns dominate most of the prefecture, where visitors will find enterprising locals and nature guides working to revitalize their communities. Shikoku’s winding roads are best explored by car.
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Summer Fun at Izu and Lake Hamana
Izu Peninsula White sandy beaches and azure seas await just less than two hours from Tokyo. The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka ...
People
All Are We: Interview with Surfer Kelly Potts
Pro surfer Kelly Potts isn't your typical athlete. At a young age, she traded the competitive world for a greater calling: to cre...
Health and Fitness
Yoga for Yokonori
Why is yoga good for yokonori sports? If you’ve never heard of yokonori, it's a Japanese term used to categorize "sideways riding" sports like snowboarding, surfing and skateboarding. These are all active sports, which require a certain amount of mobility to enjoy at any age.
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Hokkaido Outdoor Trips: Shakotan Peninsula
The wide open roads and endless choice of parks, campsites, beaches, trails and much more make Hokkaido a fantastic place to wand...
Features
Spring Social Distancing in the Great Outdoors
Finding room to roam and fresh air has taken on a new significance this spring, but luckily Japan has plenty of both. While many ...
Features
Paradise Found in No Man’s Land
Imagine starting your day from cold, gray Takeshiba Port, then waking up to a glowing sunrise and seabirds calling out in the rem...