Ocean
You’ve still got a little time left to enjoy stunning views of the ocean before the rooftop beer garden closes for the season.
Created completely by nature, this is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss during your Japan travels.
If you’d rather be closer to the shining sea than the bright lights of the big city, and you’re willing to do some social media posting, this deal is for you.
The party was a far cry from what our reporter had envisioned, but it was just as satisfying in its own way.
What’s the harm in pinching a tiny bit of seaweed? Quite a lot, as our Japanese-language reporter learned.
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Japan’s Coast Guard celebrates its 70th year anniversary by showcasing its bad-assery: blocking terrorists, saving swimmers and cleaning the ocean.
Bioluminescent plankton turn Kanagawa seashore into something that looks more like a Final Fantasy game.
Have your breath taken away by this spectacular footage of a woman swimming with a whale shark in the Philippines.
While there’s nothing quite like a dip in the ocean on a hot summer day, this man’s quick swim-turned missing person’s case will serve as a great reminder why you should always be careful in Mother Nature’s swimming pool.
Earlier this week, a 29-year-old man from the city of Kobe was enjoying some sea-side bathing with his friends when a strong wind came, sweeping him far from the coast. His friends acted quickly, called the local police and a search ensued for 20 hours until the missing man turned up on a beach 40 kilometers to the south thanks to an incredibly lucky discovery.
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