‘The Beach’ is a local Surf contest held at Kisakihama, Miyazaki. A great venue to experience the local vibe on this beautiful coastline of Kyushu, The event includes a free skate section for anyone to use, live music, food/retail stalls and plenty of good vibes.
Read MoreKaeda River mouth is to the left of Kisakihama beach. It is a very popular Surf spot due to the consistent swell, huge FREE parking area and different breaks. Looking out to the water from the beach, there is the Kaeda river mouth to the right and the Kiyotake river mouth way over to the left. Generally the waves seem to get bigger towards the left and thats where most shortboard surfers head out to.
Read MoreOnly a 15 minute drive away from the chilled out beach town of Aoshima lies Kaeda Valley.
It is a forested area that has many hiking trails to choose from. At the start of the trail just after the main carpark is a great swimming spot where you will find local families setting up picnics and escaping the heat of the summer season.
Read MoreHeading South towards Aoshima from Miyazaki city you will come across a long stretch of beach to the left. This is called Kisakihama and is Miyazaki’s most well known Surf beach as its host to many contests. It is a very popular Surf spot due to the consistent swell, huge FREE parking area and different breaks. Looking out to the water from the beach, there is the Kaeda river mouth to the right and the Kiyotake river mouth way over to the left. Generally the waves seem to get bigger towards the left and thats where most shortboard surfers head out to.
Read MoreAoshima is a small island located in Miyazaki prefecture just south of Miyazaki city. The main attraction is the small Shrine located in the heart of the island with numbers up to 70 million tourists visiting per year. Opposite the island is a long stretch of beach with great year round surfing. Popular on weekends and busy during the Summer season which is also when the Typhoon swell comes.
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Aoshima, Miyazaki Photography services by Mountain Swell
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Managers team from Nozawa Holidays having fun on their staff trip.
Read MoreSuginohara is one of three resorts that make up Myoko Kogen. That ski hill has a massive 1,124m vertical drop and the mountain receives up to 13m of snow per year. Also boasting one of Japans longest runs at 8.5km. From the top you can witness breathtaking views of Lake Nojiri, the surrounding mountains, and even Mt. Fuji on a clear day!
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Known for its crystal clear waters and deserted beaches, it is a popular holiday destination for both domestic Japanese and foreign tourists. When you talk about surfing in Okinawa most people don't know much information on the topic and have little knowledge about the local scene...........
Read MoreExplore Japan's Powder Snow at some of the best Ski Resorts in the area. Our Ski Photography team can accompany you for unforgettable moments around Myoko Kogen, Nozawa Onsen, Hakuba, Yuzawa, Zao Onsen and many more…Let us capture your experience!
Read MoreWith Tokyo being the main hub for international tourists arriving into Japan, there has been somewhat of a pilgrimage to explore the streets of Jimbocho and stock up on any necessary winter items before heading out to the slopes. Welcome to Yasakuni Dori AKA Sports shop street
Read MoreHow to apply for your Working Holiday visa in Japan. Japan is not a cheap country to travel and especially for backpackers, so what a better way to explore this country by participating in a Working Holiday Visa. This gives you the chance to travel whilst engaging in employment to fund your travels.
Read MoreSensei Genrokuro Matsunaga, one of the few sword-smiths still using traditional methods. In order to make 1 sword, about 9kg of 'Tamahagane' (melted down iron sand) is required. After the temper folding and hammering, the final weight of the sword is usually only between 800g to 1000g.
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