Ogasawara Islands: Japan's Galapagos This was an article published by Xray Magazine December 2018(Issue 90) Text and Photos by Don Silcock https://xray-mag.com/content/ogasawara-islands-japans-galapagos
Vanderhorstia sp.A @ Osezaki Went searching for the beautiful goby commonly found in Osezaki Shizuoka Japan Photo taken at the dept of 27m, Vanderhorstia sp.A Japanese name Kusa Goby.
Japanese Dragon Moray(Enchelycore pardalis) @ Osezaki At Osezaki Japan, you do see many Dagon morays through out the year. Other known names are Leopard moray eel or Dragon moray ...
Ocean currents and herbivory drive macroalgae-to-coral community shift under climate warming 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...
How not to drive in Japan by the All Blacks (AIG) When visiting Japan to Dive, renting a car is a great option. With all your dive gear packed, you can visit many diving spots all over the area! Don't forget...
RSTC Medical form Diving in Japan, like other diving service around the globe, require you to fill out a "Medical form" before diving. Refusing to do this, you may not be allowed to...
Shark Dives of Japan's Southern Honshu 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....
Many descend on Tokushima City every August for the large-scale Awa Odori dance festival, but the prefecture offers outdoor fun in every season 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....
Visit this 3,000-year hot springs resort for an absolutely timeless experience 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,...
Ancient castles, a vibrant port city and renowned onsen beckon visitors to conveniently located Hyogo Prefecture 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...
Japan's least populated prefecture, Tottori is a nature-rich, off-the-radar destination that has changed little over the centuries 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...
Castles, caves, and a day at the beach 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...
