For travelers who want to imagine that they are in Hawaii while visiting Japan, lying on the sands of Shirara-hama might do the trick. "The contrast between the blue ocean and the white beach is ...

Japan is known for its hot springs; Nagato Yumoto is a lesser-known town to visit for relaxation in the steamy waters.

Here are 14 beaches that are worth traveling for. Japan’s lushest ... bivalves onto the shore like a special delivery from the ocean gods themselves. Does Anse Source d’Argent look familiar?