Honshu’s Must-Do Shark Dives Article by the Japan National Tourism Organization published on 2019/3 When one thinks of Japan, world-class shark diving may not be the first thing that comes to mind,...
Nachi Falls Much more than a simple scene of natural beauty, the falls are worshipped as the home of a Shinto deity. The thundering sound of a ton of water barreling down...
Kawayu Onsen The clue to this area's mystique lies in its name, Kawayu Onsen, or hot water river. Thermal water bubbles up from the river bed, allowing for hot-water bathing in a...
Join your local Divers Alert Network Before visiting Japan to Dive, we suggest you join your local region DAN(Divers Alert Network). They are in coordination with DAN Japan to assist you while you are in Japan....
Kushimoto's Hashigui Rocks Situated at the southern tip of the peninsula, Kushimoto is an area of scenic beauty both above and below the water. The jagged spikes of the Hashigui Rocks—the remains of...
Senjojiki (Wakayama) Over the millennia, waves of the Pacific Ocean have continually crashed into the Wakayama coastline, creating spectacular clusters of jagged rock formations. The surfaces, however, are completely smooth, allowing for...
Yunomine Onsen Yunomine Onsen is a remote mountain village that is considered one of Japan's oldest onsen towns.
Shirahama Beach Shirahama Beach ranks within the top three destinations among Izu-bound travelers, and for several good reasons, particularly in the summer months. The dunes are soft and white, the surf is...
Wakayama Adventure World A safari park, zoo, aquarium and amusement park all in one! The 800 square kilometers that make up the giant wildlife theme park of Wakayama Adventure World is a fun...
Japan's Izu Peninsula: Diving the Southern & Western Coasts This was an article published by Xray Magazine December 2019(Issue 95) In just five years, Japan has seen its number of tourists grow by 20 million, and most of...
Japan National Tourism Organization(JNTO) announces Winners for the"Japan Underwater Photo Contest 2020" Japan National Tourism Organization(JNTO) has aanounced the winners for the "Japan Underwater Photo Contest 2020" https://www.japan.travel/diving/en/photo-contest2020/
Miyakojima "Vast & Vibrant Coral, Reefs & Marine Life" 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...
