Japan - Links

Tourist Links:

• Japanese Tourism Office

Marine Links:

• Umi no Eki (Sea Station) Network of Moorage Options
  http://www.umi-eki.jp/en/
  A list of marinas that accept visitors, along with a lot of “mini marinas” run by local governments and fishing co-ops.  
• Tokyo Sail and Power Squadron (TSPS)
  RYA Affiliated Club
  https://tspsjapan.org/
• https://svsoggypaws.com/TerrysTopics.htm
  Terry of Yacht Valhalla has been producing free anchorage information, routes and satellite charts for 10 years, including Japan.

Cruisers who have visited Japan

• Kirk's Favourite Ports: Northern Sea of Japan Coast (Feb 2022)
• Hundred Rabbits - Sailing in Japan (2019-20)
  This crew have written a number of useful guides:
  - Sailing in Japan
  - Ogasawara Cruising Guide
  - Provisioning in Japan
• SY Migration - cruised Japan 2016-17 - they documented their year in Japan on their website. Links include their visits to many of the islands of the Seto Uchi Triennale Art Festival, as well as dozens of other ports.
  - SY Migration - Notes on Cruising Japan
  - SY Migration - Tomodachi
  - SY Migration - More Tomodachi
• SY Sunstone
  Tom & Vicky Jackson's visit to Japan (including land cruising).
• www.sailblogs.com/member/lets_go/
  Jim Patek cruised Japan and has written a public blog on Sailblogs for this trip including cruiser notes where appropriate.