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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.
Races and Events
Marianas Cup Beach Volleyball Festival
It’s not every day you get a chance to play your favorite sport with—or against—some of the world’s top athletes. Yet for mor...
Scuba Diving
Getting ‘Wrecked’ in Micronesia
Truk Lagoon's undersea world is a Mecca for “wreckies.” Micronesia has more wrecks on land alone than most places have in ...
Adventure Travel
Manta Madness in Okinawa Dreamland
“If you want to dive in Okinawa, you must go south to Ishigaki. That’s where the mantas are.” I had heard this for years...
Scuba Diving
Pohnpei: A Rare Micronesian Gem
Above and below the water, Pohnpei is a diverse island that remains unfettered by the trappings of mass tourism—it is truly a Mic...
Scuba Diving
Exploring Lush Kosrae
Most people haven’t heard of this little Pacific island, but those who visit never forget hiking to hidden waterfalls, searching ...
Scuba Diving
Palau’s New North
Divers continue to flock to Palau’s popular dive spots to the south, yet the northern interior and outer reefs of Palau’s largest...
Adventure Travel
Having a ‘Swell’ Time in Okinawa
Okinawa is best known for the miles of beautiful beaches and as a world-class scuba diving destination. With all that beautiful c...
Travel
Paradise Reborn
The name Zeavola comes from the Latin name for the half flower tree, called rak talay in Thai, meaning “lover of the sea.” Fo...