Photo: NATHAN
picture of the day

Yakushima sea denizen

3 Comments

A lionfish swims off Isso Beach on Yakushima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture.

© Japan Today

©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.

3 Comments
Login to comment

Not uncommon....saw one while swimming in a netted beach at Wakayama.

Their stings pack a powerful punch

1 ( +3 / -2 )

Used to spear fish for these in the Bahamas where they are an invasive species. Very good eating.

-1 ( +2 / -3 )

I saw these when I used to snorkle in Okinawa. Beautiful fish

1 ( +1 / -0 )

Login to leave a comment

Facebook users

Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday. By doing so, you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts.

Facebook Connect

Login with your JapanToday account

User registration

Articles, Offers & Useful Resources

A mix of what's trending on our other sites