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有田 和義（Kazuyoshi Arita）

This video, titled "WreckDiving～Shirahama Shipwreck～ -Spring 2020-" (WreckDiving～白浜沈船～　－2020春－), was released by published by "Pro Diver Cati's Sea Channel" (プロダイバーCatiの海チャンネル). The artifacts sunk to the sea become the perfect home for sea creatures. The Shirahama Shipwreck is one of them, and a variety of fish have come to live there. In the town of Shirahama, Wakayama, a 31-meter long ship sank at a depth of 18 meters. The Shirahama Shipwreck was originally intended as a wreck point, and the ship was artificially sunk. The video shows what the wreck looks like. Around the wreck, you can find scorpionfish, cardinalfish, white sea slugs, red Lionfish, flounders, groupers, moray, and a great variety of creatures living around the shipwreck.

This video is titled " [ 4K Ultra HD ] 伊豆大島（１） 野田浜アーチ Nodahama-Beach,Izu-Oshima Island,TOKYO. (Shot on RED EPIC)." It was released by "AQUA Geo Graphic." Izu's Oshima Island has been recognized as a Japanese Geopark. Among the many beaches of Izu Oshima Island, Nodahama, located in the northwest, is a particularly unique dive site. Because Izu Oshima is a volcanic island, lava flowing into the sea formed undersea arches, making it one of the few geo-sites in the world. The breathtaking formations attract a wide variety of marine life and many schools of fish can be observed here. The video shows the arches made by the lava flowing from Nodahama and the schools of fish that gather there. Enjoy the scenery of the ocean floor, which looks like the remains of an ancient civilization sunk into the sea!

This video, titled "[Tokunoshima] Tiger Hole at senma coast｜Footage: Marine Service Kamui, A Diving shop on Tokunoshima Island" (【徳之島】 千間海岸タイガーホール 撮影：徳之島のダイビングショップ マリンサービス海夢居), was released by "kamuivision." The Amami Islands are a popular diving spot. Among them, Senma coast on Tokunoshima is especially famous for "Tiger Hole." Tiger Hole is a series of arches made from lava that form a cave. This video shows a dive at Tiger Hole. The sunlight shining through the arches creates a mysterious scene. Senma Coast is also famous for its sea turtles and coral reefs. The chance of encountering a sea turtle while diving is quite high and you can see it swimming lackadaisically up close.

This video, titled "March 2, 2019 - Hatsujima Diving" (2019年3月2日 初島ダイビング), was released by "munecyan." Hatsujima, located in Atami, is a resort island just two hours from Tokyo and 30 minutes by boat from Atami Port, making it possible to take a day trip to the island. The warm ocean currents from the south keep the climate mild all year round, allowing you to enjoy subtropical marine life and fresh seafood. There are also a variety of diving schools that offer hands-on programs and license courses for beginners who are interested in diving. In addition to schools of angelsharks, the waters of Hatsujima are home to nudibranchs, jawfish, and a variety of other fish, making fish watching here a blast!

This video, titled "9.7.2019 Tanabe Diving Service｜Wakayama Japan｜Shogase Glowing Sea Anemone｜Angelfish and More｜Divinngu Saeki Photography" (2019.7.9田辺ダイビングサービスwakayama japanショウガセオオガワリイソキンチャク.キンチャクダイ他Divinngu Saeki撮影), was released by shogo saeki. Tanabe, located in the center of the Wakayama Prefecture coastline, is a rich sea with tropical fish and coral reefs that thrive thanks to the Kuroshio Current. This video shows Shogase, a dive site with a mixture of tropical and temperate zone creatures. The creature shining green is a colony of sea anemones. This glowing anemone is a rare species found only in these waters and can be seen throughout the year. In addition, tropical anemones and seahorses can also be seen here. Take a look at the rich nature of Wakayama!

This video, titled "2020/06/11 Miyakejima Diving｜Okubo Beach" (2020/06/11　三宅島ダイビング　大久保浜), was released by snapperdive. Miyakejima is located in the Izu Islands. It's a volcanic island, so the unique scenery created by lava is a sight to behold. Okubo beach (大久保浜) is one of the most popular diving spots on Miyakejima. The standard course is to enter the ocean from the gravel beach and proceed along the coral mountains. Castanopsis, flatfish, and eels live in the sand. Lovely fish such as snappers, which are known to change sex, can be observed on the rocks. Enjoy this diving spot with diverse species of life!

This video is titled "[4K GoPro] Scuba Diving｜Kushimoto（UnderWater in Kushimoto Wakayama)" (【4K GoPro】スキューバダイビング　串本（UnderWater in Kushimoto Wakayama)). It was released by DIVE ORANGE. The sea in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture is home to a large population of table coral. Due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current, the water temperature never drops below 15 degrees Celsius, even in the middle of winter. More than 100 types of coral and tropical organisms live here, making it a popular dive site. Particularly popular are Soshima Oki Ni no Ne (双島沖二の根) and Glass World. Glass World, named for the variety of wrasse species, is famous for the discovery of rare creatures. The entire west side of the rock wall is steeply sloped, and the velvet spiny-headed sycamore grow in clusters, with a distinctive cauliflower appearance.

This video, titled "[Tokyo Gourmet] Japanese Restaurant "Azabu Kadowaki," Which Was Upgraded to Three Stars in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020 for Its Original Truffle Rice｜3 Michelin Stars Tokyo Kadowaki｜ウニ王子チャンネル#49" (【東京グルメ】ミシュランガイド東京2020三つ星へ昇格した『元祖トリュフご飯」の日本料理店【麻布かどわき】Michelin 3 Stars Tokyo Kadowaki ウニ王子チャンネル#49), was released by "Uni Prince Channel" (ウニ王子チャンネル). This video introduces Kadowaki, a Japanese fine dining restaurant that was upgraded from two to three stars in Michelin Tokyo 2020. Famous for its use of seasonal ingredients, Azabu Kadowaki's menu changes with the seasons, leaving diners coming back for more. One of the most famous menu items at Azabu Kadowaki is the original truffle rice, which was created at the restaurant and is one of the most addictive dishes you'll ever try. This video features a full course meal at Azabu Kadowaki, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out!

This video, titled "Kichisen's Three-Star Chef, the Art of Kyoto Cuisine" (京都吉泉三ツ星シェフ、京料理の巧みの技), was released by "Kichisen Kyoto" (吉泉京都). This video is about Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa, the owner of the famous Kyoto kaiseki restaurant Kichisen, which was awarded three stars by Michelin. There are no fancy techniques, but rather, with his extensive experience and clean knife handling, he is able to create dishes that will make even Michelin chefs wince. Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa aims to create dishes with the power to change people's view of life, and he does not forget to sharpen the knives that are essential to create the dishes! In this video, you can learn more about Chef Yoshimi Tanigawa and his cooking!

This video, titled [Fukuoka Gourmet] Three-Michelin Star [One of the leading sushi restaurants in Kyushu] The peak of sushi! [Sushi Sakai] Nishinakasu, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture｜sushi｜鮨｜sushi sakai｜ウニ王子チャンネル#88" (【福岡グルメ】ミシュラン三つ星「九州を代表する鮨の名店」で最高峰の鮨体験！【鮨さかい】福岡県福岡市西中洲｜sushi｜鮨｜sushi sakai｜ウニ王子チャンネル#88), was released by "Uni Prince Channel" (ウニ王子チャンネル#88). This video introduces Sushi Sakai, a famous restaurant in Kyushu that has 3 Michelin stars and has been ranked #1 in Tabelog Gold for 3 years in a row! It was only a year after becoming independent that Sakai received one star, and four years later it was awarded its third. Every dish brought to you is top-notch and the sushi is to die for! This video introduces a 30,000 yen course meal from Sushi Sakai, be sure to check it out!