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I began my experience in SCUBA diving in 1981 while stationed here in northern Japan. Since then I have been diving in many locations in many countries but I've always come back to this part of world. I think I've developed a real love for these cool, green, and sometimes murky waters. I have never tired of exploring new sites and discovering new things at sites I've been diving regularly for years. In January of this year I completed a project I've worked on for the last two years, DIVE JAPAN - The Aomori Prefecture. This is the first dive site guide and comprehensive guide to diving in northern Japan that exists in any language. I am working on publishing details right now an hope to have it on the (local) market this spring. Of course I've had this wed page up for over two years and I continue to post what I think is useful information for divers, not only here, but around the world as well. I have also been very involved in leading dive clubs for Americans stationed here. For two years I was the president of the Rising Sun Divers, and now I am starting a new organization with the help of some friends and dedicated divers. The new club will be called the "Misawa International Diver's Association" and will have a page on web. I'll retire from the military in August of 1999 and start my new life - here in Japan. I am happy to announce I recently married a wonderful Japanese lady after over 2 years of having known each other. I have always enjoyed my time here in this fascinating country and have made many good friends over the years. Now rather then say goodbye and pack my bags for a trip back to the States, I'll make my home here with Eriko. We hope to start a family, teach an "old dog" diver a new language, and live out a happy and productive life (while getting in alot of diving - of course !!!) For more on my diving experience and training here's a list:
For those of you who might be curious about more personal information I'll give you a little. As of October 1998 I am 37 years old. I have been a member of the United States Army for the last 19+ years and if you read this after 1 August 1999 I'll be happily RETIRED !!! I am married to a lovely lady whose name is Eriko and we live here in the Aomori Prefecture. Aside from SCUBA diving my other hobbies include photography, camping, and of course lots of sightseeing. I speak German almost fluently, thanks to my wonderful parents, and I am learning Japanese (slowly). I do enjoy alot of underwater photography as you can tell by the images on these pages. I have had alot of experience as a professional land photographer so it was very natural for me to take a camera underwater and learn a whole new aspect of the hobby. I use the ever-faithfull Nikonos V with an Ikelite Strobe system and alot of various lenses and macro attachments. I recently began having images published in the "To-Nippo" evening newspaper here in the Aomori Prefecture. I enjoy the opportunity to show people who make their living from the sea, what it looks like down there. Even more importantly I hope people who see my images will have a greater appreciation and respect for the marine environment. I do take underwater videos too, using a Sony MPK-40 Housing and a Sony Hi8 Camcorder (digital is still too expensive for me!).
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