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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.
Scuba Diving
Reefs, Walls and Critters in the Visayas
Darin You’ll most likely fly into Cebu and then make the short plane ride or ferry trip to Dauin via Dumaguette. In fact, ...
Scuba Diving
Raja Ampat: Indonesia’s Eco-Success Story
“Raja Ampat may well be the hottest diving destination on the planet right now. And there’s good reason for this. The diving can ...
Autumn
Reclaiming the Seas of Sanriku
On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake in Japan's history triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region....
Indonesia
Find Yourself in Wakatobi
Off the southeast coast of Sulawesi is a quiet cluster of islands known collectively as Wakatobi. It’s not uncommon to have beach...
Autumn
Wonders of Wakayama
The town of Kushimoto is located on the southern curve of Wakayama Prefecture. It is surrounded by the ocean while nestled betwee...
Scuba Diving
Bali Below
Bali's exotic aura can be found beyond the legendary beaches and powerful swell; the island’s mystique extends below into the oce...
Scuba Diving
Dive into the Other Oki Islands
The Oki Islands consist of four large inhabited islands and about 180 smaller uninhabited ones. Dogo Island (or Okinoshima) is th...
Scuba Diving
Wrecked in the Marianas
In the wreck department, Guam has five large war-era wrecks in its Apra Harbor, and there are at least 60 types of thes...