Areas of Interest

Significance Global degradation of coral reefs and macroalgal beds can have ecosystem-wide implications for biodiversity, ecological functioning, and ocean resources. However, recent studies in warm temperate zones have documented community...

This was an article published by Xray Magazine June 12 (Issue 92) For a relatively small nation, Japan has an exceptional degree of marine biodiversity—especially among sharks and rays. Exotic...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization Tokushima is most famous for the Awa Odori Festival, which brings hordes of tourists during the Obon holiday period in August. But...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization Be spirited away to Dogo Onsen, the oldest spa in Japan, and be inspired by the resort's ornate hot spring baths, eclectic...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization Located on the Pacific coast of Hyogo Prefecture is the key port city of Kobe—a longtime hub of international trade—and the majestic...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization Situated on the Sea of Japan coast, Tottori is a delightfully unspoiled prefecture where traditional crafts and customs continue to be practiced...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization Karatsu is a small, coastal city in the northern region of Saga Prefecture . The area has a variety of attractions on...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization Miyazaki is a renowned haven for outdoor sports enthusiasts, boasts gorgeous coastal drives and is home to incredible seaside shrines. Miyazaki Shrine...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization A coastal town long famed for its many hot springs, Atami started life as a prime spot for VIPs, dignitaries, and honeymooning...

Travel guide by the Japan National Tourism Organization Visit Hachijojima to immerse yourself in unspoiled nature, healing heat, and warm waters, and go for snorkeling adventures in this largely untouched...