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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.
SUP (Stand-up Paddleboarding)
Q&A with Tristan Boxford
The Waterman League made its first splash into Asia with a successful event in Japan. Outdoor Japan talks to the world stand-up t...
SUP (Stand-up Paddleboarding)
Stand-up Adventures in Tahoe Country
Lake Tahoe is home to a tight-knit community of people who love to push the limits of the outdoor sports they love. Over the past...
Scuba Diving
Micronesia Island Hopping (Part 2)
Tim Rock takes us on the second leg of his island-hopping adventure across Micronesia to explore the Big Island, the beautiful No...
Scuba Diving
Micronesia Island Hopping
The island nations scattered around the northwestern Pacific Ocean are collectively known as Micronesia. These “tiny islands” (th...
Scuba Diving
Drive and Dive Okinawa
Travelers flock to Okinawa’s islands for sun, sand and the undersea attractions. Ishigaki has manta ray stations, Yonaguni submer...
Sailing and Boating
Return of the Humpbacks: An Okinawa Success Stor...
There was a time, several decades ago, when the humpback whales stopped coming to Okinawa. Today, hundreds return each winter, an...
Scuba Diving
Into the Ryukyu Blue
Okinawa is an amazing chain of islands for divers, and the Kerama Islands are on every diver’s Okinawa “bucket list.” The beautif...
Scuba Diving
Down Under in Guam
Whether you enjoy a leisurely afternoon snorkel with the family or go deep into one of the famous dive sites, there’s plenty to e...