Category
Surfing
Ocean and BeachSurfing
While Japan may not be known as a surfing destination, the island nation has endless surfing options, from mellow waves near Tokyo in Chiba and Shonan, to less crowded and better conditions down south. From Hokkaido to Okinawa you can find surf if you and there is no doubt that Japan is a surf-crazed country and one of the biggest surfing markets in the world, along with the U.S., Australia and Brazil. Grab your board and enjoy a surf trip in Japan.
Surfing
Surfing in Japan: The Complete Guide to the Brea...
From Chiba's Pacific swells to Okinawa's reef breaks — where to surf in Japan, when the waves are best, and how the local scene works.
Conservation
Amami’s Unlikely Eco-Warrior
A self-described delinquent youth who followed his dream to become a professional surfer now finds himself at the center of a...
Adventure Travel
Getting Dirty in Japan
“Getting Dirty in Japan” is about getting out of your comfort zone and into some exciting outdoor adventures and destinations in Japan.
Chiba
48 Hours in Katsuura, Chiba
Chiba’s stunning seaside town of Katsuura is considered one of the best coastal destinations in the Kanto Region. It is close eno...
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...
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...
Sponsored
Fall in Love with Kawazu
Enjoy waterfall hikes and hot springs, beautiful beaches and delicious seafood in Kawazu on the western coast of Izu Peninsula.