Diving in Japan: an Overview

A dive under Japanese Waters

  • Geographical Position & Extreme points
  • Territory and Population
  • Coastlines
  • A marine biodiversity hotspot​
MAIN ISLANDS, SEAS AND ARCHIPELAGOS OF JAPAN

Islands

  • The 5 main islands of Japan
  • Two extended archipelagos: the Nanpō and Nansei islands
  • Main regions of Japan
MAIN CURRENTS OF JAPAN

Currents

  • Main Currents
  • Warm Water
  • Cold Water
  • A closer look at the Kuroshio-Oyashio system
LAND RELIEF AND SEABED

Seas

  • Japanese seas and oceans
  • Straits and inlets
  • Major Lakes

 

Climate & Seasons

  • Climate & Seasons
  • Rainy seasons and cyclonic storms
  • The 4 Japanese seasons
Pigmy seahorse 2015

Biodiversity

 

 

 

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