By oceana 
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For divers wondering “How is that sea this year?” or “Where should I go next?” our guides from all over Japan provide information on the local seas this season!
For this issue, we interviewed Mr. Yamazaki, the representative of ” Blue Line Tago,” a dive store in Iwami-gun, Tottori Prefecture.
Editorial Department:
Could you tell us about the ocean you recommend?
Mr. Yamazaki:
The Tago area has two points, Kobojyu and Goishiwara!
Editorial Department:
How do you feel about the current state of the sea?
Mr. Yamazaki:
This year, the water temperature has remained higher than usual, so the winter-spring life seems to be later than usual. Since we entered the severe winter season of the Sea of Japan last December, the sea has been rough on many days, and there are not many days when we can dive. However, I believe that winter to spring idols will make their appearance sooner or later.
Editorial Department:
Would it be more enjoyable to go to Tago for spring?
Mr. Yamazaki:
Yes, I think so. I still recommend spring (March to May), when you can also see cherry dungenesses. Last season there were 26 of them on one piece of seaweed, and I think there is no other place in the world where there are so many of them. There are a lot of seaweeds on the beach, so you can search and discover them by yourself, which is one of the highlights of Tago. Incidentally, seaweed also thrives here, so the wide shallow area is also a highlight.
Mr. Yamazaki:
Also, if you have a chance, you should not miss the heart mark of HIMETATSU because it is a passionate scene.
Editor:
I didn’t know there were so many of them! They are so cute…. Do you see many photo people coming to dive here?
Mr. Yamazaki:
Yes, the number of photo divers increases during the spring season. The most popular request from divers is the cherry dungeness fish.
Editor:
It’s hard to find a place where you can see so many dungfish at once, isn’t it? Any last words?
Mr. Yamazaki:
There are so many dango fish that there is no need to wait for your turn to photograph them, so you can take your time to observe and photograph “my dango”. The water temperature is low in spring (12 to 16 degrees Celsius), so be prepared for the cold and enjoy yourself to the fullest. Moreover, on January 12 (Thursday), the first cherry dango fish of the season was confirmed! At the same time, we held the Yamasaki Spring Dango Festival 2023! This year again, we will give away our original “white plates” to the first 100 guests who see a dango fish (limited to one per person per season)! Please come and get one!
Editor:
Thank you, Mr. Yamazaki!