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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.
Japan National Tourism Organization(JNTO) announces acceptance of entry for it's "Japan Underwater Photo Contest 2020"
Aug 11, 2020
Join the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) for a diving photo contest that showcases the undiscovered beauty and artistry of diving in Japan to the world. Send us the shots that you could only get in Japan: from photos of species endemic to Japan to the unique views and one-of-a-kind colors that can be found in Japanese waters!
Diving Location USS Emmons added
Jul 01, 2020
A new wreck diving location USS Emmons was added to DIJ. It is located at depth of 40m off the coast of Kouri Island in Okinawa amin Island.
Japan National Tourism Organization(JNTO) announces its launch of "JAPAN DIVING"
Apr 07, 2020
Japan National Tourism Organization(JNTO) with coordination with "Dive In Japan" has launched its first diving information site in Japan on 01 April, aiming to attract divers from all over the world.
https://www.japan.travel/diving/en/