The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on the planet. It is located east of Japan.

The Japanese shores are shallow, but the sea becomes deeper when moving away from the islands. 

The sea continues to be an important source of food and livelihoods for the Japanese people. The Japanese fishing industry provides plenty of food for the demands of the nation's large population. 

Seafood is an important part of Japanese cuisine, as exemplified by many traditional Japanese foods, such as sushi (pictured on the right).