[Hokule'a Shonan] is certified by the PADI 5 Star ID Center! [Hokule'a Shonan goes to the PADI5 Star ID Center] Hokule'a Shonan is the seventh dive shop in Kanagawa Prefecture to be officially certified as a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center (PADI 5 Star ID Center) in July 2024! [What is the PADI 5 Star ID Center?] 】 The PADI 5 Star ID Center is a special dive center 🤿 that not only meets the standards of a 5 Star Dive Center, but also provides training from beginner Sense OW divers to aspiring professional instructors This certification is awarded only to 5-Star Dive Centers that meet the following four PADI criteria and are recognized for their higher water level education and achievements: Education: We offer a wide range of educational programs from beginner to advanced Participation in community activities: Contribution through activities and events in the local community Environmental Protection Activities: Proactive Efforts to Protect the Environment Equipment & Experience: Extensive diving equipment and high-quality diving experience In this way, the PADI 5 Star ID Center is a certification built on our desire to "share the joy of diving with as many people as possible" and our belief that we want to provide safe, high-quality services to divers. [A diving experience that you can enjoy with peace of mind] Hokule'a Shonan is a small dive shop, but they put a lot of effort into meticulous care and safety measures. Since we try to respond closely to each customer, we have created an environment where you can Fun diving with peace of mind while valuing the relationship of trust between the instructor and the customer. Under the theme of "Let's embark on a journey to a world we have not yet seen!", we want to provide an exciting experience of discovering new worlds and values through diving. Hokule'a Shonan is not just a diving experience, but also a place where you can feel comfortable in harmony with nature and discover a new you. We will continue to work hard to bring you new discoveries that inspire your sense of adventure, experiences that make you feel Gari connect with your Nature, and Impression that will last a lifetime. When you come to our shop, we would be happy if you could talk a little about the sea!

🌼🆕 Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture brochure 🌼 Hello everyone 🌟 This is the Sakuhomachi Tourism Association in Nagano Prefecture. The Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture brochure has been refreshed! 😸👏🏻👏🏻 From today, you can pick one up freely in the Sakuhomachi, Nagano Prefecture section of the Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen Visitor Center 🌼💫✨ We also carry brochures for Minamimaki, Kitaaiki, Minamiaiki, Koumi, and Kawakami. Feel free to stop by anytime ✨

[Mori no Hall Final Event "Thank You. And Please Continue to Support Us."] Mori no Hall, a hugely popular cafe that draws devoted fans not only from the town but from across Japan, will close its doors on March 30, 2025. To celebrate the finale, shops and artists who have been involved over the years will come together for a two-day event!! ✴︎✴︎ Orchard Grass Venue ✴︎✴︎ On certain days (cafe): Masao Takahata (general goods), Chihiro Nishi (general goods), Ai Kawai (workshop “Draw Forest Animals in Chalk Art!” and general goods) The workshop costs 1,500 yen per session (about 30 minutes). Participants can sign up on site at any time. ✴︎✴︎ Mori no Hall Venue ✴︎✴︎ Mori no Hall (cafe and cakes), gusco (baked sweets), Tegamisha Zakkaten (handmade goods), Mawarimichi (bread and baked sweets), Yoroushi Yamamotobokujo (milk and baked sweets), TEGAMISHA CAFE & BREWERY (desserts and craft beer) Please come and enjoy the event with us! We sincerely look forward to your visit 🧸🍰🍬 Mori no Hall Final Event "Thank You. And Please Continue to Support Us." Saturday, March 22, 2025, 10:00–17:00 and Sunday, March 23, 2025, 10:00–16:00 Venues: Mori no Hall and Orchard Grass (Kawayu Onsen, Hokkaido), area around JR Kawayu-Onsen Station Address: 2-1-2 Kawayu Ekimae, Teshikaga, Kawakami District, Hokkaido Phone: 015-483-2906 (Mori no Hall) Note: Closed days in March are the 4th, 5th, 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th, 18th, 19th, 24th, 25th, and 26th. Please be aware these dates differ from the usual schedule. Illustrated by Masao Takahata

Announcement: Reservations Open for Komadeike Campground The cold days continue, but spring is just around the corner. Today reservations opened for Komadeike Campground, a campsite in Sakuhomachi. Reservations are currently accepted through the end of May, a brilliant time to see azaleas, fresh green birch and larch, and other highland plants. Information for the 2025 season is now posted on the Komadeike Campground website—please take a look. 🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸 Reservation Start March 5 at 10:00 AM (Reservations accepted for stays through May 31) Please note that phone reservations are not available until April 18. ⁡ Operating Period April 18–November 24 Some plans, such as cottages and bungalows, have shorter operating periods. Open dates: Friday, April 18, 2025 – Monday, November 24, 2025 (national holiday) The final day is for check-out only. Cottages and bungalows: April 21 – November 10 Showers (Green Tree / Auto Sanitary building): April 18 – November 3 The central shower building remains open through the final day. Reservation Windows March 5 at 10:00 AM — reservations accepted through May 31 April 5 at 10:00 AM — reservations accepted through June 30 May 5 at 10:00 AM — reservations accepted through July 31 June 5 at 10:00 AM — reservations accepted through August 31 July 5 at 10:00 AM — reservations accepted through September 30 August 5 at 10:00 AM — reservations accepted through October 31 September 5 at 10:00 AM — reservations accepted through November 23 Please refrain from tentative bookings. We will confirm with anyone booking two consecutive weeks or five nights or more. If we judge a reservation to be malicious, we may cancel it. Thank you for your understanding. Important Changes for the 2025 Season ☑️ Kayak events around Komadeike on weekends from July through September These events, which proved popular at last year’s KOMATSURI, will be held regularly. They offer a rare chance to leisurely tour Komadeike, which normally prohibits all activities. ☑️ Same-day check-in plan dedicated to solo campers introduced ☑️ Two-room tents added to rental tent lineup We will offer a limited number of Snow Peak Elfield tents. Try the now-common two-room tents at an affordable price. ☑️ Plans to build a walking trail that circles Komadeike (planned) ☑️ “Trip ’til You Get Home” service available at Yachi Cafe inside Roadside Station Yachiho Kogen We will offer Yachi coffee, an original Yatsugatake blend, at half price to one driver. Enjoy a good coffee before you hit the expressway and drive home safely. Other minor changes apply. 🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸🏕️🌸

🌊March 5th is Coral Day! Protecting 🪸 the future of coral reefs Today, March 5th, is [Coral Day]! 🌍 Named after a pun on the words "3 (san)" and "5 (go)", the anniversary aims to raise awareness of the importance of coral reefs and raise awareness of conservation efforts. 🐠 What is a coral reef? Why is it important? 🌊 Coral reefs are an integral part of the marine ecosystem. Not only does it create a beautiful seascape, but it also serves as a habitat for many marine life. It also plays a role in purifying sea water, absorbing carbon dioxide, and cushioning the impact of tsunamis, making it a very important part of the global environment. ⚠️ However, in recent years, coral reefs around the world have Located in in crisis due to climate change, marine pollution, overfishing, and other factors. In particular, coral bleaching due to rising sea water temperatures is a serious problem. 🌏 It's important for each of us to start with what we can do. 🏝️ Three important roles played by coral reefs 1️🐟 ⃣ A paradise for marine life Coral reefs, also known as the "cradle of the sea," provide a rich environment for a wide variety of organisms, including tropical fish, sea turtles, and sharks. 2️🌎 ⃣ Nature's filters to protect the ocean and the planet Corals absorb carbon dioxide and purify sea water. In coastal areas, it also absorbs the energy of waves and reduces the damage caused by tsunamis and storm surges. 3️🛫 ⃣ Attractiveness of Tourist Resources and Ecotourism The coral reef waters are a popular Spot for tourists who enjoy diving and snorkeling. It also serves as a base point for ecotourism and is an important Minamoto to support the local economy. 🌱 5 Things You Can Do to Protect Coral Reefs ✅ 🛍️ Opt for eco-friendly products 　For daily necessities and cosmetics, consider that they will stream into the ocean, and choose environmentally friendly ingredients. In particular, it is important to choose an anti-UV cream with "coral-friendly" ingredients. ✅ 🚯 Reducing plastic waste and keeping our oceans clean 　Try to reduce single-use plastics and pick up trash on the Coast. Plastic waste has a serious impact on marine life. ✅ ♻️ Be aware of actions to prevent Global Warming 　Coral bleaching is caused by rising sea water temperatures. Be aware of actions that contribute to Global Warming measures, such as saving electricity, using renewable energy, and eco-Drive. ✅ 🤿 Observe good manners when diving and snorkeling 　When diving or snorkeling, be careful not to damage the coral. If you kick it with your fins or touch it unconsciously, the coral can easily be damaged. ✅ 💙 Participate in coral reef conservation efforts 　Participating in environmental groups and local cleanup efforts can help protect coral reefs more directly. Online donations and coral farming support are also options. 🌊 Let's 🪸 connect beautiful coral reefs to the future In order to protect the future of coral reefs, it is essential for each of us to be aware of and take action. Whether you enjoy diving or not, protecting the marine environment Gari protects our entire planet. 💡 Let's be aware of "what we can do today" and act together to connect beautiful coral reefs to the future! 🌍 What actions do you take to protect corals? Think about it! ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
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A samurai diver is born! ?️ When I asked ChatGPT to make a group photo of divers in the Edo period, I was able to create 😅 something like this Everyone's face is a little scary, but it's funny 😂 Maybe people in the past used to dive like this...? 🤔 If there had been Scuba Diving in the Edo period, I wonder what style it would have been! What kind of Japanese-style diving gear would you make? 👘 ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
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 ⭐️ Snorkeling
 ⭐️ Sense acquisition
 ⭐️ Fun Diving

 We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! 
 Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅

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 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Neighborhood Diving! 🚙✨ Enjoy it in Enoura! Today, I enjoyed diving in Enoura, the sea of Kanagawa, which is only 35 minutes away from the store! 🏝️✨ 📍 江之浦, 小田原市, Kanagawa I'm really happy 😊 that the sea is so beautiful even though it's so close 🏖️ < There are plenty of diving Spot that can be reached in less than 1 hour!> From the Hokule'a Shonan shop, you can access many dive sites such as Enoura, Iwa, Fukuura, Zushi, Shizuura, etc.! 🚙💨 Today's schedule is truly a luxurious day ✨ ☀️ Leisurely dive 🤿 in the morning 🍽 Enjoy a delicious lunch on the way back ⏰ Before you know it, it's only 14 o'clock! What to do after this? In this way, you can enjoy both diving and private time, which is the charm of neighborhood diving! 📍 < Transparency 15m> Today, we were divided into a fun dive team and an underwater mapping team! 🔦 Swim between tetrapods and feel adventurous! 📍 The underwater mapping team is also practicing on the surface of the water to improve their skills! 💪 Growing to become a Divemaster! Acclaimed, followed by ✨ the best seas Let's dive together! 🐠😊 📩 For reservations and inquiries, please contact DM! ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
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 ⭐️ Snorkeling
 ⭐️ Sense acquisition
 ⭐️ Fun Diving

 We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! 
 Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅

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 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Hawk crab 🦀 × Strawberry 🍓 × Diving 🤿 📍 Ida, Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka It's that time of year again! ✨ Annual event, Winter Accommodation Tour in Ida! Of course, you can enjoy diving in the sparkling sea with a transparency of 20 meters, but speaking of the Fun of after-dive... Gourmet! 😋 Suruga Bay, which stretches out on the west side of the Izu Peninsula, is the deepest bay in Japan. Surrounded by green mountains and quiet coves, Ida is a lovely and laid-back place with 🌿✨ rape fields in full bloom in early Spring And! Speaking of Suruga Bay... 🦀 One of the world's largest crabs! Precious crabs that can only be eaten here are luxuriously served at the inn that takes care of them every year! 🤩 Takaashi crab that appears in a surprising volume, heaping sashimi, Cooked fish... Anyway, I can't eat it all! If you eat it with crab miso that seems to overflow, it's already too good ... 🤤✨ And the next day... Strawberry picking 🍓✨! In Izu, you can enjoy 😍 not only seafood, but also sweet and juicy strawberries Eat freshly picked ripe strawberries to your heart's content and be very satisfied with the tour until the end! This year, everyone will eat, drink, dive, laugh, "I can't stop diving because of this!" is a big Gari! 😁🎶 For Hokule'a Shonan tours, please 👍 leave not only diving but also sightseeing and gourmet food A special tour where you can spend a luxurious time while enjoying the seasonal flavors unique to winter. ✨ We will ✨💡 provide you with the best day ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
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 ⭐️ Snorkeling
 ⭐️ Sense acquisition
 ⭐️ Fun Diving

 We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! 
 Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅

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 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Are you Pikachu? 📍 Osezaki, Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka Would you like to search for Pokemon in the ocean with us? 🌊✨🤩 ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
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⭐️ Experience Diving
 ⭐️ Snorkeling
 ⭐️ Sense acquisition
 ⭐️ Fun Diving

 We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! 
 Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅

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 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

📷✨ Plenty of photo dives in Osezaki! ✨📷 I have enjoyed 😁 photo diving in Nishi-Izu and Osezaki More than 200 photos were taken in one day, and it was a very fulfilling dive! 👏 In addition, you will also encounter 🐡✨ a large group of hot puffer fish I was very excited about the fantastic sight! The charm of the underwater world is profound 🌊💙 ---------------------- 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️ ⭐️ Experience Diving
 ⭐️ Snorkeling
 ⭐️ Sense acquisition
 ⭐️ Fun Diving

 We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! 
 Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅
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 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Back to Atami! 🤿 📍 Atami City, Shizuoka Continuing from yesterday, dive into the waters of Atami! 🌊 The inside of the sea changes every day, so you have to go right away so as not to miss the "seasonal" sea! 👍 🔹 Transparency is more than 15m! In the clear blue water, the huge wreck "Asahi 16" with a total length of 81 meters has an overwhelming presence 👏 This wreck lies in the sand at a depth of about 30 meters, and the depth of water on the deck is about 20 meters. The ship was originally carrying gravel and is said to have sunk in 1986. It is one of the largest divable wrecks in Japan, and its sense of scale is impressive! 🚢✨ Parts of the crumbling hull are thrilling 🤩, almost like an adventure movie 🔹 We also dived into the cave point, which is limited to the winter season! On a sunny day, the cave is flooded with light and has a fantastic beauty. There is no doubt that it is a special experience unique to this time of year! And... Two new AOW* divers have been born! 👏🎉 Thank you to 😊 everyone who participated ✨ Limited time cave diving until March! ✨ Atami boat requests, welcome to do so! 🚤💙 ---------------------------------------- *What is Advanced Open Water (AOW)? It is a qualification that allows you to dive deeper than the first Sense OW (Open Water) and in special environments. ----------------------
 😍 The ocean connects the 🌎✨ world Let's embark on a journey into a world that has not yet been seen! 🇯🇵🗻
 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️
 ⭐️ Experience Diving
 ⭐️ Snorkeling
 ⭐️ Sense acquisition
 ⭐️ Fun Diving

 We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! 
 Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅

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 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️
 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Enjoy the winter sea! Heal with ✨ a neighborhood dive It's close, it's beautiful, it's funny, and it's the best 😄 Only 40 minutes by car from the shop in Hiratsuka! I dived at the neighborhood point "Manazuru / Enoura"! The visibility was 15m, the weather was clear 🌞, and it was 👏 a perfect diving day Diving in the glitter is soothing ✨ I was also able 🤗 to meet the lord of Enoura "Kobudai" It was very powerful! In addition, a commemorative photo with Doraemon is also perfect 📸 Thank you to 🙏 everyone who participated After all, the sea in winter is beautiful and awesome! ---------------------- 😍 Embark on an unforgettable diving trip! 🌊 Let's 🇯🇵🗻 enjoy the beautiful sea of Japan with "Hokule'a Shonan" ⭐️ Experience Diving ⭐️ Snorkeling ⭐️ Sense acquisition ⭐️ Fun Diving We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅 ---------------------- 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️ 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

Love Live! Sunshine!! Aqours 果南の海 大瀬崎 🩵💙 Popular anime "Love Live! I got the magazine "DIVER" in collaboration with! This magazine was published in 2017! 😃 Here in Osezaki, the anime "Love Live! Although it is not a direct stage, it often appears on posters and magazine covers, and is a famous landmark that represents Numazu City. In addition, Osezaki It is also one of diving Spot Izu one of the best overlooking Mt. Fuji. With its Rich in nature environment, diverse terrain, and diverse creatures, it is known as the "western yokozuna of diving" visited by divers from all over the country. The cover of "DIVER" that I got this time is Kanan 💙🩵 Matsuura of Aqours And the stage of the cover is the "bay" area of Osezaki! 🗻🌊 The photo I took this time is also in the same place as the cover in this "bay". In addition, the magazine also introduced the "Torii (shrine gate)" ⛩️✨ that symbolizes Osezaki It will be a wonderful memory to try experience diving in Osezaki as well as a pilgrimage to the Holy Land! Whether you're a Love Live fan or a diving fan, why don't you take this opportunity to enjoy the beauty and charm of Osezaki? ---------------------- 😍 Embark on an unforgettable diving trip! 🌊 Let's 🇯🇵🗻 enjoy the beautiful sea of Japan with "Hokule'a Shonan" ⭐️ Experience Diving ⭐️ Snorkeling ⭐️ Sense acquisition ⭐️ Fun Diving We have a program that everyone can enjoy, from beginners to professional divers! Small group size, so even beginners can feel safe and secure ✨ PADI 5-Star Certified Center🏅 ---------------------- 🤿 Dive Shop Hokule'a Shonan 🏝️ 🏠1 hour from JR Tokyo Station + 30 seconds 🚶 ♀️ walk from JR Hiratsuka Station

It's finally here! Dogashima 🎉 📍 Shizuoka, Nishi-Izu Hello! This time, I went diving at Dogashima, a popular spot in Nishi-Izu! It was a point that I had been interested in for a long time recently, so I am very excited 💡✨ to be able to visit it [This place is amazing! ] Attraction points of ✨ Dogashima] Speaking of Dogashima, the natural monument "Tensodo" is known as a famous landmarks. The unusual boat diving style that sails from here is fascinating! Taking a boat ride through a dimly lit cave to a dive site is like the beginning of an adventure. You can experience an extraordinary feeling from the moment you set sail, so you can't stop feeling excited! Please experience 😃 this tour where you can feel the ease and comfort unique to boat diving [Impression of the undersea Hot Spring! ] ♨️】 What surprised me even more was that I was able to experience an undersea Hot Spring while diving! Impression fills my heart ... 🥹✨ 🖼️The third photo shows me touching the Hot Spring Minamoto spring! [A new AOW* diver has been born! ] 👏】 On this tour, we have a new Advanced Open Water (AOW)* diver! It is also an ideal environment for those who want to further improve their skills in the future. From beginners to advanced divers, it is a recommended Spot for stepping up and acquiring Sense! Dogashima has been added 🐠💖 to the list of Spots that we would like to recommend ---------------------------------------- *What is Advanced Open Water (AOW)? It is a qualification that allows you to dive deeper than the first Sense OW (Open Water) and in special environments. ---------------------------------------- 🤿 Information 🤿 for the next Dogashima tour The next tour will be Held in on Saturday, March 8th! If you are interested, please 🙏 make a reservation as soon as possible We also welcome requests for dates other than those listed above! Please feel free to contact us 😁

Speaking of caves, this is it! !️ That's right, Kummi 👀✨ 📍 Shizuoka Nishi-Izu Kummi After enjoying diving, we all went to the ♨️ Hot Spring together. In fact, Kummi is also a Famous Hot Spring Spot! There's many 🎵 more to diving than just sea adventures We had 😃 the best day Why don't you experience the mysterious sea and Hot Spring of Kummi too? 🩵 Check out the profile link for details! !️🌊

Rear-end collision caution ⚠️😆 Bizen jellyfish 🪼 Go to Shizuura in Nishi-Izu for a diving Sense course! !️ 📍 Shizuoka, Numazu City, Shizuura The diving Spot, which is about an hour from the shop in Hiratsuka, is extremely interesting 🎵 This photo is of the sea 🌊 in Shizuura taken in October The sea conditions are calm and the weather is sunny ☀️ The transparency is good and there is nothing to 👍 say. The sparkling water is the best healing space 😁✨ From autumn to winter, a large number of bizen jellyfish occur 🪼🪼🪼 at this time of year If you're crazy, you'll be rear-ended by a jellyfish, so be careful. 🤗 However, there is no 📸 doubt that this underwater photo is Instagrammable There was 🐠 a pair of Traditional Japanese straw raincoat and a child in a bleached sea anemone I'm looking forward to the revival of sea anemones next year! Sense was successfully acquired, and a new diver was born 🎉 Thank you for 😄 your participation There are many life-changing diving experiences waiting for you! !️

Refreshment Diving 🫧 📍 江之浦, 小田原市, Kanagawa Thrilling as a couple?! Exciting! Na Diving 🤿 for the first time in a long time yellowtail What is Refresh Diving? "I want to dive, but I'm worried because it's been a long time since I've had a yellowtail." "I have a skill that I'm not good at, and I'm worried about going diving..." This is 😃 a return-to-diver program to refresh the knowledge and skills necessary for diving and to be able to enjoy the sea with peace of mind In this course, we will check your breathing and practice neutral buoyancy! I 👍 improved a lot in one day At Hokule'a Shonan, requests for refresher courses are welcome! Any concerns or unclear points about diving in the eaves yellowtail Please feel free to tell us ✋

Lots of ✨ things to see 📍 Nishi-Izu, Shishihama About 1 hour 🚙 by car from the shop in Hiratsuka Shishihama in Shizuoka Prefecture is a popular diving spot packed with many things to see! 🐟 What, that Roman "mouth of truth" is also here?! 😆🇮🇹 You can 📸 also enjoy it as a photo Spot From deep to shallow, you can 😁 enjoy it at various points Perfect for those of you who are looking for a "close and interesting sea"! Would you like to make new discoveries at Shishihama? ✨ 🛟 Requests are now being accepted! We will ✋ propose a diving plan according to your wishes. Interested parties, please feel free to contact us!

Ebi-chan 💜🤍💚 Don't you think this color and pattern are too fashionable? ✨ Recommended for photo divers Nishi-Izu and Shizuura 📷 The shrimp in the photo are everywhere. You can 😄👍 take a picture of each person

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video! This is the Sakuho Town Tourism Association in Nagano Prefecture. Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, lies toward the eastern side of Nagano in the central part of Japan, spread out on either side of the Chikuma River like a pair of outstretched wings. We will introduce many attractions and recommended spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so please enjoy. - - - - - - - - - - - Recommended sightseeing spots in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture - - - - - - - - - - - - ◆Shirakoma Pond Nestled in the vast primeval forest of Kita-Yatsugatake, this mystical lake glistens with clear water. It is the largest natural lake in Japan located above 2,100 meters. The trail to the pond winds through virgin forest of Kometsuga, spruce, and Shirabiso that have stood for centuries, while the forest floor is carpeted with moss as if a green rug has been spread across it. You can easily see alpine plants and the seasonal changes of wild nature here, and the area is also famous as a gateway for climbing and trekking the majestic Yatsugatake peaks. ◆Moss Forest The "Moss Forest," home to 519 species of moss. It was designated a "Precious Moss Forest of Japan" by the Bryological Society of Japan. Step into the woods and you will be struck by an expanse of blue-green moss stretching as far as the eye can see. Around Shirakoma Pond, ten individual forests have been named. Each has its own character and different moss varieties. Be sure to visit the mysterious Moss Forest of Kita-Yatsugatake. ◆Shirakaba Gunseichi (Birch Grove) Regarded as the most beautiful birch grove in Japan, Yachiho Kogen to the northeast sits on a plateau formed by volcanic activity. Some 500,000 birch trees grow across approximately 200 hectares. The tall, pale trunks stand in vertical rows with light green leaves, and the sound of the wind makes this a bright, pleasant forest. The area is also famous for large colonies of Rhododendron kaempferi, mitsuba azaleas, renge azalea, and Enkianthus perulatus, which contrast beautifully with the birch trees to create a rich white woodland. ◆Yachiho Highland Natural Garden Within the expansive grounds, stands of birch, larch, and mizunara oak form varied natural woodland, while clear streams, two waterfalls, and a wide variety of alpine plants change their displays with the seasons to welcome visitors gently. Three walking courses of different lengths are available, and you can enjoy refreshing strolls while listening to the songs of wild birds. ◆Yachiho Highland Arboretum The arboretum sits at an elevation of 1,600 meters. As you walk the highland you can observe natural birch groves, stands of sasa grass, and wildflowers up close. The trails pass streams, ponds, and waterfalls, offering scenes woven from pure water and plants, and you may also spot birds drawn to the water. ◆Komadeike Campground A well-located campground surrounded by what is said to be Japan’s most beautiful birch forest. Komadeike, the pond that serves as the campground’s symbol, reflects the blue sky and trees like a mirror on clear days, and its beauty is breathtaking. ◆◆Tourist information for Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture◆◆ Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, is an attractive destination where Shinshu’s beautiful nature and traditions thrive. Cool Japan Video will bring you plenty of sightseeing information packed with the charms of Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, so thank you for watching!

🌳 Is this a fairytale world? 🌳✨ When I look back at the photos of the shop, I am always amazed that such a fairytale-like scenery is spread out in the sea so close to me! The photo shows Nishi-Izu 🌳 in Spring. The seaweed grows as beautifully as a forest, and the soft Spring light shines through the water, and the breath of life is overflowing 🌸✨. The sea of Japan has a rich expression of the four seasons, and new discoveries There are every time you visit. I would be happy 🇯🇵 if I could share with everyone who reads it the opportunity to love the sea of Japan even more ------------------------------------- 💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments Would you like to feel the charm of diving in the waters of Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together! ------------------------------------- Let's 😍 enjoy diving together Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on courses that even beginners can participate in with confidence, a PADI certification program that allows you to qualify in three days, and special tours that allow you to fully enjoy the charm of the sea in all four seasons. The Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and Shonan area can be participated in even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful scenery and encounters with creatures in the water with outstanding transparency? Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

🏝️ Tokyo's Paradise: Izu Oshima Island ✨ From the night of January 8th to January 11th, I went to Izu Oshima Island! It's 🏝️ a paradise just 90 minutes from Tokyo The transparency of the sea is outstanding, and the visibility is ✨ more than 30 meters In addition, the miracle 🐢🩵✨ of encountering sea turtles at all points In total, we were able to see 18 sea turtles! 🤩 Try 🌙 night diving The fantastic beauty of the light looking up from the water soothed 👏 my heart It was a fulfilling three days of diving, eating, and resting 💤. I enjoyed 9 dives! 😆🤿 Unfortunately, the boat did not leave the originally planned Shikinejima...... It was changed to the Izu Oshima Island tour in a hurry, Thanks to everyone who participated, it was a 👍 great tour There is a really! 🙌 ----------------------------- 🐠 [Next Announcement] 🌟 Shikinejima Revenge Tour is scheduled to be held in in April! Ladies and gentlemen, let's ♨️ go together 🌟 Izu Oshima Island tours are also being requested! Please let us know 👌 your preferred dates

Nagasaki Prefecture Saikai City Tourism Association ♪ This is an introduction to the Saikai Bridge that connects Saikai City and Sasebo City Hario. The days are still cold, but from around February next month, "Kawazu cherry blossoms" will continue to bloom, and "Someiyoshino" will bloom at the end of March, and you can enjoy the wonderful scenery! "Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property Saikai Bridge" It is a red bridge that connects Inoura Township, Seihi Town, Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture, and Hario Higashi Town, Sasebo City. The Saikai Bridge was built in October 1955 (Showa 30) to connect Sasebo City and the Nishisonogi Peninsula (Saikai City) to Inoura Seto, one of Japan's three major rapid tides. It is 316 m long and 42 m above sea level. At that time, the Saikai Bridge was the third largest bridge of this type in the world and the largest bridge in the East. It took four years from the start of construction and was completed using the best technology in Japan. Since whirlpools of up to 10 m in diameter occur at Inoura Seto, it was not possible to erect support pillars in the sea during construction, so the "sirder-type lifting method" was used, in which the pillars were protruded from both shores by precision operation, assembled, and finally closed at the center. 2020 (Reiwa 2) designated as a National Important Cultural Property on December 23, the first bridge built after the war. "Saikai Bridge Park" It is a tourist park with an area of 37 ha around the Saikai Bridge. Athletic and sledding slopes are also available, making it a popular park for Families. It is also recommended to bring a lunch box and have a picnic. In Spring, you can see about 1,000 cherry blossoms and the Saikai Bridge. "New Saikai Bridge" It is a light blue bridge completed in Heisei 18) (2006) as part of the toll road Pearl Line. The main bridge is 300 m, the cove is 320 m, and the total length is 620 m. There is a promenade under the road, and there is also an observation window that allows you to look into the sea surface. The view from directly above during the high tide in March, when the whirlpool occurs, is a masterpiece! Both the Saikai side and the Sasebo City side are equipped with Car parking lot and toilets where large buses can be parked Car. Please come and visit Saikai City, Nagasaki Prefecture.

🪸 Amazing Zushi diving! !️ Only 1 hour from Tokyo! 🌊 The sea of Zushi is a rich underwater world 🦐✨ where you can enjoy colorful soft corals, schools of squirrels, and very rare gorgonian shrimp Recommended for beginners and advanced users! 🤿🐟 📖 Check out the highlights on the slides! 👉

Mysterious Cute Dango Fish 🍡 As the name suggests, it has a round body like a dango and eyes with crisp eyes. With its tiny and adorable appearance, the dango fish captures the hearts of divers every year. He is now an idol in the ❤️ diving world During this season, when the appearance rate increases from winter to spring, social media is filled with photos of dango. There are a wide variety of colors such as red, green, and pink, and one of the One of the attractions is that they show different expressions as they grow! !️ Baby Dango Exclusive! Circle 👼 of Angels Juvenile dango fish are only about 3~5 mm small. What can only be seen at that time of year is the pattern on the head called the "angel ring". This white ring, exclusive to Baby Dango, disappears as it grows, making it Popular with camera divers! !️📷👍 Please look for winter idols ❤️

At the Forest Park, which can be reached on foot from the center of Monbetsu City, a volunteer guide held a snowshoe picnic. The weather on this day was sunny, the temperature was minus 3 degrees Celsius, and the conditions were perfect for winter Activities. There is a large pond in the center of and forest park, and you can stroll around it for about 40 minutes on snowshoes. During breaks, we had a short but enjoyable time, such as drinking freshly ground coffee and talking nonsense. A "snowshoe picnic" Subject the general public will also be Implementation, so please join and apply.

🌊 Let's explore Miyagawa Bay! 
 Continuing from last time, this time we will introduce "Miyagawa Bay"! The fascinating world of ✨ the sea can be reached in about 90 minutes from Tokyo It is 🤿🐟 a Spot that can be enjoyed by beginners and veterans alike 📖 Be sure to 👉 check out the highlights on the slides

This is really Tokyo! ?️ This is in 🏝️✨ the beautiful sea of Izu Oshima Island, Tokyo In the rich sea brought about by the blessings of the Kuroshio Current, I met 🐢💙 a sea turtle swimming gracefully How divine! !️ Let's experience it together! !️🤿 ------------------------------------- 💬 Let us know in 😃 the comments Do you want to try diving in Japan? 🌸🐠🐢 Tag your ocean-loving friends and plan your next adventure together! ------------------------------------- Let's 😍 dive together Hokule'a Shonan offers hands-on diving that even beginners can enjoy with peace of mind, PADI certification courses that can be obtained in three days, and special tours that allow you to experience the charm of the sea in the four seasons unique to Japan. You can participate in the Izu Peninsula, Manazuru Peninsula, and the Shonan Sea even on a day trip! Why don't you enjoy the beautiful sea scenery and encounters with creatures in the transparent underwater world? Now it's time to take the first step towards an unforgettable diving experience! 🌸✨

Enjoy the winter nature of Drift Ice Park "Okhotsk Drift Ice Park Winter Land 2025" Period: January 25 (Sat) ~ February 24 (Mon) Monbetsu during this period is the peak season of "drift ice tourism". If you're lucky, you'll even catch a glimpse of the ice floes that crash along the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. 【Snow Rafting & Banana Boat】 〇期間〇 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays during the period Reception from 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. 〇Fee〇 Common to Adult and Children "Short Course" (about 1km) 500 yen ・ A course from the Aozora Exchange Hall to turn around the wildflower square. "Drift Ice Course" (about 3km) 1,000 yen ・ A long course from the Aozora Exchange Center to the hills of Rappa. ・ Banana boat = 3 seaters ・ Rafting = 5 people (up to 3 high school students and older, total weight 300 kg or less) ・Children in the lower grades of elementary school and younger must ride with their parents. * If a preschooler is riding, the speed will be slowed down. ・We will guide you in the order of reception. ・Advance reservations are not accepted. [Walking Skiing & Snow Shoe] 〇期間〇 During the period Reception from 10 a.m. ~ 3 p.m. 〇Fee〇 Free 〇Size〇 For general use, for juniors (no infants) * You can also bring your own. Use it in the list of users. 【Snow Play Square】 〇期間〇 During the period 9 a.m. ~ 4 p.m. 〇Venue〇 Aozora Exchange Hall side green stage At the Aozora Exchange Hall, we will open a plaza where you can fully enjoy Monbetsu in winter, such as making bobsleigh and snowmen. There is also a rental of res and snowball making machines. (You can bring your own) 【Venue and Inquiries】 Hokkaido Okhotsk Drift Ice Park Aozora Exchange Hall 〒094-0023 101-6 MotoMonbetsu, Monbetsu City, Hokkaido Phone (0158)27-4560

🌊 I can't believe there was such a place! ⬇️ Did you know that there is such an underwater world in the suburbs of Tokyo? ⬇️ Speaking of the sea, which can be reached in just one hour from Central Tokyo, there is a diving area in Kanagawa Prefecture. Many people think of Okinawa when they think of diving in Japan, but Kanagawa Prefecture has 8 areas and 14 diving spots waiting for you! You can also enjoy a day trip with diving + α. It is also recommended to go out for a weekend stay. 📲 Swipe the slides to check out its charms! !️ Next time, we will introduce diving spots by area. The first is a Special Feature on "Miyagawa Bay" on the Miura Peninsula! It's the perfect Spot ✨ for beginners and experienced divers alike Please look forward to it!