The city of Kamakura is one of Japan’s ancient capitals, but also the birthplace of modern surfing in Japan. Ideal for a relaxed getaway, it blends beachy charm with lots of temples and shrines.

Masami Yaguchi says he was introduced to surfing by a friend he used to skateboard with in Japan. He quickly fell in love with his then hobby and went surfing whenever he could when not working at ...

One year ago, the sleepy Japanese beach town of Ichinomiya hosted the first ever Olympic surfing competition. Now, it's trying to ensure the economic benefits of the Games are felt by the entire ...