Category
Ocean and Beach
ActivitiesOcean and Beach
Japan is an island country with a deep connection to the sea. People here are passionate about ocean sports and marine activities are popular as people flock to the beaches and coastlines to enjoy surfing, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), sea kayaking, sailing, deep sea fishing and more.
Backcountry Skiing
The Way East
The idea of this journey began to form shortly after I arrived in Japan nearly a decade ago. Spurred from a love of wild mountains and perfect waves, the trip lay dormant until I met Lena Stoffel and Aline Bock.
Scuba Diving
Miyako Magic
Below the ocean surface lies a landscape littered with patches of coral reef, sandy areas and nudibranchs that light up against t...
Scuba Diving
Islands of the Demon King
Banner fish swirled around the huge body of this denizen of the deep, angelfish, wrasses and a few other fish also pecked at its ...
Indonesia
Shaping the Future in Bali
It’s sunrise at Bali’s infamous Legian Beach. The shore is dotted with a few early birds walking the idyllic sands, and I'm lucky...
Scuba Diving
Diving Kanto’s Coast
Divers in Tokyo will undoubtedly be thrilled to discover a colorful underwater world lies just beneath their doorstep. Bonnie Way...
Scuba Diving
Reefs, Walls and Critters in the Visayas
Darin You’ll most likely fly into Cebu and then make the short plane ride or ferry trip to Dauin via Dumaguette. In fact, ...
Scuba Diving
Raja Ampat: Indonesia’s Eco-Success Story
“Raja Ampat may well be the hottest diving destination on the planet right now. And there’s good reason for this. The diving can ...
Scuba Diving
Reclaiming the Seas of Sanriku
On March 11, 2011, the most powerful earthquake in Japan's history triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the Tohoku region....