Articles about diving in JapanOverview of Scuba Diving in Izu Peninsula and Izu Islands
The Izu Peninsula is a mountainous peninsula about an hour train ride from central Tokyo, but to get down into the peninsula travel time is about three hours plus. Izu Peninsula offers the most popula...
Overview of Scuba Diving in Ogasawara Islands
The Ogasawara Islands are an archipelago of more than 30 tropical islands about 1,000 kilometers southeast of Tokyo, Japan. Even though far away from the mainland, the island group is technically part...
Overview of Scuba Diving in Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa and Yonaguni
The Ryukyu Islands are a group of about 100 sub-tropical islands that make up the southern most part of Japan. The lower section of the group of islands is collectively known as Okinawa prefecture. Ok...
Overview of Scuba Diving in Tsushima and Iki Island
Tsushima Island lies west off Japan's mainland towards Korea. For scuba divers, Tsushima Reef at 34ºN offers a chance to explore the northernmost coral reef (so far discovered) in the world. Amazingly...
Aori-ika, the Bigfin Reef Squid of Miyakejima - Japan
In May, the Kuroshio current flows northeast of Japan, bringing warm temperatures, clear water and plenty of marine life. Off Miyakejima south of Tokyo, the Bigfin Reef Squid begin to spawn...
The Yuzen (Wrought Iron Butterfly Fish)
The Yuzen is one of the most unique butterfly fish in the world. Thanks to its healthy appetite, this subtropical marine fish is capable of growing up to around 15cm in length.