List of special features related to marine sports (ocean activities)

Easy access from Tokyo! Try your hand at diving in the hot spring area of Atami, which is open to beginners!

2018/05/22

Hello to everyone who is reading Activity Japan. This may seem sudden, but what do you think of when you think of the place "Atami"? Hot springs, swimming in the sea, inns, treasure museums, bubbles, adultery trips... lol For me, a member of the Showa generation, it is a kind of "dream paradise" that has a slightly adult and obscene image. Although it is about an hour away from my home, I haven't been there for over a decade, but I still have a longing for it, and it is a special place that gives me a strange feeling when I remember it. This time, I would like to post about "trial diving" in Atami, not about hot springs, sightseeing, or of course about the treasure museum.

Obtaining a PADI Open Water Diver License on Okinawa's main island. What is a "C Card"?

2018/05/21

The official name is Certification Card. It is a certificate that proves that you have acquired knowledge and skills (instruction standards). There are several types, such as Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver, depending on the diver's rank and technique. If you don't dive for a while, your skills will deteriorate, so it is recommended that you take a course to refresh your knowledge. Introductory level courses teach the knowledge and skills necessary to dive with a buddy (an instructor, staff member, or other diving partner) during the day in calm sea conditions at a depth of 18m or less.

Get your diving license on Hachijojima! Advanced Scuba Diver Course!

2018/05/18

First of all, I was curious as to whether it was scuba or sukuba, so I looked it up. Apparently it's just a matter of whether you pronounce SCUBA in an English way or a European way, and either is fine, but to avoid confusion, the Japan Scuba Association has announced that they will standardize it as "sukuba." But sukuba is what I hear most often, so it seems like either is fine. I guess I'm still a sukuba person. Somehow, saying sukuba makes me feel like saying "Development Day" for a DVD.

River kayaking experience around the World Heritage site of Yakushima! A friend recommended it to me and I'm really interested in it!

2018/05/11

Speaking of Yakushima, of course, there is the Jomon cedar. And the Yayoi cedar of Shiratani Unsuikyo, famous for being the model for the movie "Princess Mononoke". I'm listening to Princess Mononoke right now as I write this blog. My tense bow is trembling. The charm of Princess Mononoke is that it's not at all annoying, which is typical of Ghibli heroines. The visual beauty is also amazing, which makes it hard to believe it was made in 1997, although I'm not particularly fond of it.

We've found a discounted rate plan for wakeboarding, a classic summer activity to enjoy at Lake Yamanaka!

2018/05/10

This time, I looked into the popular "wakeboarding" experience, which could be said to be the king of lake activities! I borrowed a video of Gachapin trying it out lol It's always been a water sport I've wanted to try, so I'm planning to try it for the first time at Lake Yamanaka this summer. It seems to have become popular again recently, so I've heard that you need to make reservations early... I've looked up the details of some plans that caught my eye from my search, so I'll share them with you.

I've always wanted to go to Kumejima! Here are the access methods, sightseeing, hotels, and recommended plans.

2018/05/08

This time, I looked into Kumejima, an island in Okinawa Prefecture that I've wanted to visit but haven't been able to yet. Kumejima is located in the East China Sea, about 100km west of Okinawa's main island. It is a large island that ranks alongside Miyakojima and Ishigakijima as a popular island, and has been called the most beautiful in the Ryukyu Islands. There are several settlements, and you can enjoy typical Okinawan scenery such as red-tiled buildings and sugarcane fields. A barrier reef (a coral reef that acts as a breakwater to protect the land from waves) has developed around the island.

Enjoy the starry sky at night with beach night snorkeling in Miyakojima, Okinawa!

2018/05/06

Miyakojima has many attractive beaches such as Yonaha Maehama Beach, Yoshino Beach, Aragusuku Beach, Sunayama Beach, Miyako Sunset Beach, and Shigira Beach, but I'm curious about where I can snorkel. Looking at the location of the shop, it's near Painagama Beach. A little bit of trivia about Painagama Beach is that there is a Coco Store nearby so you can easily buy a cold beer and it's also a great place to just laze around at night. There is no specific schedule, and there is no meeting place, but they will pick you up at your accommodation, so I wonder if they will go to a good spot nearby. My wish is to snorkel in a place that only locals know about.

What is wake surfing, the latest trend? Experience surfing on Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture! Surfing even when there are no waves!

2018/05/04

Anyone from beginners to advanced surfers can participate in this safe school course, and the rental of the necessary equipment for wake surfing is included in the price. It seems to be a popular plan for first-timers, where experienced instructors will kindly and carefully support and teach you, and it seems that anyone can stand up. If you can stand up on an unstable board in one try, you're already a proper wake surfer. Lol Here are the details of the plan.

I want to try a hoverboard at Lake Yamanaka and see what a professional would do! I'll definitely put this on my list of activities to try this summer!

2018/05/02

What I'm interested in is the "hoverboard," a water pressure activity similar to the "flyboard"! First of all, doesn't it look incredibly cool to ride it? Of course, it's easy to imagine that it takes a lot of training to achieve the skills of this level, but it's fun to challenge yourself, thinking that if you get better, you can do it. Even if you can't do it, just aiming for it raises your spirits. I want to be able to float up with the water pressure and grab it.

I'm really interested in the thrilling Lake Yamanaka activity "Hurricane Boat"! It's the perfect leisure activity for the summer of 2018!

2018/05/01

I found something crazy lol. "Hurricane Boat" is a thrilling activity to enjoy in nature!! First, I'd like you to get a feel for the atmosphere in the video above. It's a super fun activity where you get on a round boat and get spun around!! It's faster than it looks in the video, and I can imagine it's intense lol. It seems to be the latest leisure activity that appeared in Lake Yamanaka around 2017, and it has been extremely popular since last year. ↑Of course it is. It looks fun.

[Summer 2019] These are the must-do activities at Lake Yamanaka! Ranking of recommended play and leisure spots

2018/04/29

The Heisei era is coming to an end, and we are finally entering the new Reiwa era. Our first feature article of the new Reiwa era is announcing the ranking of popular spring and summer activities at Lake Yamanaka in Yamanashi, a major lake leisure spot representing the Kanto and Koshinetsu area. It is one of the most popular spots among the Fuji Five Lakes, and offers a lineup of activities with a spectacular view of the World Heritage site of Mt. Fuji. Find activities to enjoy Lake Yamanaka from the popularity rankings based on the number of reservations for "popular activities" and "popular experience plans" in spring and summer 2018 and the reservation data of Activity Japan scheduled for the spring and summer 2019 season. This is the definitive edition that contains all the fun things to do at Lake Yamanaka, from standard activities such as wakeboarding, flyboarding, SUP, canoeing, and kayaking to the latest activities.

It's huge! Experience Mega SUP (SUP) on Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture!

2018/04/29

While I was looking around various shops, I came across something incredible. "Mega Sup, seating capacity 8 people" - that's huge! "Bigger is better" is what some great people used to say (maybe young people don't understand), so I had to try this! Please, find Activity Japan! I thought to myself, and it came up without much difficulty. As expected.

We consider the spectacular "Furano Sorachi River canoeing experience" to be our first choice for an activity trip in Hokkaido!

2018/04/27

This is a canoe cruising tour on the Sorachi River, held in Furano, Hokkaido from late April to the end of October. The Sorachi River is a popular place for activities, and apparently rafting experience tours are also held there, but I chose this one because the image of leisurely paddling a canoe while taking in Hokkaido's magnificent scenery is perfect for my current mood. What's more, one of my favorite things about this plan is that it advertises itself as a "fully chartered private tour, one tour, one boat, one group." It feels a bit different to experience something as noisy and chaotic as other customers in such a magnificent landscape... (though of course there are times when that's a good thing).

The setting of "Churasan"! Enjoy a snorkeling experience on the remote island of Kohama, Okinawa!

2018/04/24

Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture is of course full of charm, but you can also go to various other remote islands from Ishigaki Port. I have been to Taketomi Island, Kuroshima Island, Hateruma Island, and Hatoma Island, and each island's beaches had their own charms and were fun. I have a hard time deciding where to go every year because I want to go to those islands again and I also want to go to islands I've never been to. This time, I looked into Kohama Island, which I've never been to.

No license required! We investigated trial diving in Yonaguni Island, Okinawa, which has high reviews!

2018/04/22

There are several diving shops on Yonaguni Island, but this one had the best reviews on a certain website. I was a beginner who had only dived once, so I was a little worried, but the plan description said that an experienced guide would dive one-on-one from start to finish, so I felt at ease. It's really reassuring to have a staff member with you one-on-one. The tour starts with practice diving in shallow waters → boat diving → the main event: diving at the ruins (ruin experience diving course).

A snorkeling tour to the hidden Hirizo Beach in Minamiizu! We highly recommend the breathtaking view of the mysterious blue water!

2018/04/21

Do you know "Hirizo Beach" in the Nakagi area of Minamiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, a snorkeling spot that has become explosively popular in recent years? I still vividly remember seeing a photo of it uploaded to social media around 2016 and being captivated by the breathtaking view of the water's clarity, which was "too blue" for its clarity. Since then, I've been waiting for the right time to actually experience it, but it's been so popular that it's been difficult to make a reservation, and several years have passed. I heard the news that Activity Japan has started accepting "early bird reservations" for this popular plan, and I'm in the middle of adjusting my schedule right away. This year, this year, I want to burn that "blue" into my eyes.

Enjoy Okinawa by snorkeling at Minnajima and the Blue Cave! Here are some interesting plans!

2018/04/19

So, do you all know Minna Island? It is pronounced "Minnajima". It is a popular tourist destination, being only 15 minutes by high-speed boat from Toguchi Port on the main island of Okinawa. The shallow sea is safe for small children, so it is also good for families. I have been interested in it every year, but I have not been able to go yet because it takes two hours by bus from Naha Airport to Toguchi Port, which I think is a hassle. But this year is the year! I have been feeling so strongly that I have done some research and would like to introduce it to you.

[Kanagawa fishing spots] Shonan, Miura Peninsula, Yokohama, etc. Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay recommended fishing boats & popular fishing plans rankings {2019 latest edition}

2018/04/16

One of Activity Japan's highly recommended activities for spring and summer 2018 is the experience of "fishing"♪ Fishing is often thought of as something for serious anglers or men, but recently there are many fishing plans that can be enjoyed casually by children and groups of women, and it is gaining popularity◎ Among them, the Okinawa area, Chiba Boso Peninsula, and the Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay areas are particularly gaining attention◎ This time, we will thoroughly introduce sea fishing and fishing boat boarding tours to enjoy in "Sagami Bay and Tokyo Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture", which are easily accessible from central Tokyo and are known as the representative fishing spots of the Kanto region ＿φ(￣ー￣ )

Have fun at the number one popular spot, "Blue Cave, Onna Village"! We found a recommended snorkeling experience plan that is OK for children!

2018/04/13

Ah, I want to go to Okinawa! Hello to everyone who is reading Activity Japan ◎ It's a sunny April day in Tokyo, and I'm feeling a bit confused about whether it's warm or chilly, but every day I think of the ocean in Okinawa, which I love. This is Mon-chan. Every year, my family goes on a trip to Okinawa around September to October, and yesterday my wife and I were talking about what we should do in Okinawa this year, and our heads were full of thoughts about our favorite Okinawa soba restaurant and "Jackie's Steak House *Okinawa's famous steak restaurant". I opened Activity Japan to find things to do in Okinawa, and found something called "2018 Golden Week Latest Edition: Golden Week Popular Activity Rankings", and Okinawa was listed there, so I followed it and looked up this year's Okinawa activities!

Experience your first SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) in Shonan and Hayama! We will introduce you to some recommended shops!

2018/04/10

Experience your first SUP (Stand Up Paddle Board) in Shonan/Hayama! We'll introduce you to some recommended shops! We'll introduce "Sunny Funny Days," a shop in Hayama that offers SUP experience plans that include thorough instruction for beginners and rental of all necessary equipment. Another popular point of this shop is that it allows you to go SUP cruising with children over 10 years old and dogs, which is great for dog lovers. Also, if you look at the shop's details page, you'll see that the shop facilities on the coastline are stylish and well-equipped, so women and families with children can enjoy the sea of Shonan Hayama with peace of mind.

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