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It took awhile to get an identification on this Critter because, I didn't take enough shots.
It's best, to get some sharp close-ups but, I was far away, standing on a boat ramp.
For now, we'll call it a Land Hermit Crab (Coenobita cavipes) until someone complains.
Called Okayadokari (オカヤドカリ) in Japan, they don't always live in seashells.
A friend, Shawn Miller, helped with the identification of this crab.
And, he finds all kinds of poor crabs, using trash, they find on the beach for homes.
With the Japanese name, I located enough photos, to help make a decision.
Placing オカヤドカリ in Google Japan, I found enough images to close this case.
Shawn Miller's page dedicated to Crabs with Beach Trash Homes, you should visit.
Another cool link, I discovered:
