The English guide to diving in Japan

Dive in Japan is the comprehensive guide in English for diving in Japan, featuring detailed information on diving shops and destinations as well as unique insights into the Japanese diving scene. Operated by the Non Profit Organization "Japan Diving Experience" to promote overseas divers to visit Japan, Dive in Japan provides support and assistance with a dedicated DiveMaster available to arrange your Japanese diving experience. 

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Introduction to "Diving in Japan"

There are a number of things different about the style and diving manner in Japan. This is a basic guide covering some of the main differences and topics you'll find...

Japan's Toyama Bay

This was an article published by Xray Magazine March 2020(Issue 97) During early spring of each year, the firefly squids ascend to the surface and put on a transcendental show...

Japan's Kinki: Macro Mecca of Honshu

This was an article published by Xray Magazine December 2018(Issue 90) Writer:Andy Murch Andy Murch is a fanatical big animal diver. He has photographed and dived with more sharks than...

New Shop added "Pinnacle Diving Company" Kanagawa

Nov 16, 2020

Pinnacle Diving Company has been added to the shop list. They operate from Kanagawa Prefecture near Camp Zama(US Base). The have dicing trips to the anto region and also can arrange diving trips to suit your needs.

New Shop added "Umiushi Hunters (Nudibranch Huters)"

Nov 08, 2020

Umiushi Hunters (Nudibranch Huters) information added for Jyogashima Island.They specialize in Nudibranch from 1mm. If your a underwater photography looking for nudibranch in Japan, they are the shop to visit.

New article of Japan from Xray magazine Japan's Hachijō-jima “Biodiverse & Home to an Elusive Pygmy Seahorse”

Nov 06, 2020

Japan’s diving scene used to be a well-kept secret, but more and more people have realised that Japan has much more to offer than just sushi and karaoke. The country spans a vast latitudinal range, from the tropical south where coral reefs dominate around Okinawa and the other Ryukyu Islands, into the almost subarctic north. As a result, its biological diversity is great, with many different habitats accommodating a wide array of species.

 

New article of Japan from Xray magazine Miyakojima "Vast & Vibrant Coral, Reefs & Marine Life"

Sep 27, 2020

This was an article published by Xray Magazine September  2020(Issue 100)

Year 2020. The coronavirus pandemic has confronted the world with an unprecedented situation. Many countries went into lockdown, and as a result, many people were forced to stay indoors, including myself in Japan. Although Japan never went into an official “lock- down”—it instead went into a so-called state of emergency— I could not wait to get out of the Tokyo metropolis as soon as restrictions were lifted.