Pelagic birding guides covering trips and seasons in Japan.
May 31, 2026
A seasonal guide to pelagic birding in Japan, covering the best months for Short-tailed Albatross, drift ice eagles, Rhinoceros Auklets, and Izu Islands ferry crossings across Hokkaido, Tokyo, and the Pacific island chains.
May 29, 2026
A guide to Japan's top pelagic birding trips, from Short-tailed Albatross cruises at Torishima and overnight ferries to the Izu Islands, to Hokkaido's drift ice eagle cruises and the world's largest Rhinoceros Auklet colony at Teuri Island.