Kushimoto
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.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 200
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Total number of species: 600
Wrasse
Common Dolphin
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Total number of species: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species: 28
Clownfish
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Total number of species: 3000
Nudibranch
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Total number of species: 3400
Shrimp
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Total number of species: 25
Boxfish
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Total number of species: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species: 350