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Kushimoto
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Kushimoto, the southernmost town on Honshu, is strongly influenced by the Kuroshio Current, and has a large variety of tropical fish from Okinawa and Izu, making it one of the top fishing areas in Japan.
The rare and symbolic Azahata fish can be observed throughout the year. Fringed shrimp, nudibranchs, and jawfish can be seen year-round. In winter, you can see big fish such as razor sharks, spiny stingrays, and common spiders.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
12 Sightings
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6
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse
2 Sightings
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AdobeStock-wildestanimal
Common Dolphin
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 12
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
17 Sightings
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5
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10
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
12 Sightings
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3
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4
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 3000
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch
11 Sightings
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5
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Total number of species approx.: 3400
Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp
9 Sightings
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3
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Total number of species approx.: 25
AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
Boxfish
8 Sightings
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2
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2
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4
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 250
Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets
7 Sightings
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3
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4
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
7 Sightings
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4
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