Okinawa always brings people the lovely imagine of a blue clear ocean. Many tourists both from within and outside the country visit Okinawa every year to enjoy the time in the water. What if you want to see more ocean life? Or you are visiting during a season not suitable to swim? Or, if you are someone like me, what if you cannot swim?

Japan has many beautiful and fascinating shrines across the country and this one is unique in that it is a holy religious site that dips into the sea.

With a shaded sitting area, a children’s park, a beautiful view of Awaji Bridge, and most importantly the opportunity to enjoy a barbeque meal at the corner of the beach, Asagiri Beach is a highly attractive summer destination.

Rarely heard as a travel destination, Fukui is one of Japan's hidden gems that offers you a calm yet enchanting side of the country. Here are the five top places you should visit when you are there.

The sanriku coast is a must-see for nature lovers. I fully believe it is one of the most beautiful areas in Japan.

Let me convince you to visit the beautiful island for the following reasons!

If you are a diver, you’ll want to explore every water within your reach, even if it’s not world-renowned. At least that’s why I went on a dive trip to Izu.

Cape Maeda is a hugely popular snorkelling and water sports spot in the Kunigami district of Okinawa. Whilst I’m a big fan of finding places off the beaten path, I’m not one to pass up the opportunity to enjoy a place of natural beauty, busy or not! I invite you, lovely Taiken readers, on an adventure into the wild blue.

With its iconic elephant’s trunk-shaped cliff, Cape Manza is a famous scenic spot in Okinawa. In the 18th century, Sho Kei, a Ryukyu king, visited Cape Manza and commented that 10,000 people should sit in the open area near the cliffs and admire the cape’s beauty.