Category: japan
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Akita
From Hakodate we continued to Akita Prefecture, on the northwest side of Honshu, Japan’s main island. Akita is a scenic destination known for its dramatic landscapes and deeply rooted cultural traditions. Framed by rugged mountains, dense primeval beech forests like the UNESCO-listed Shirakami-Sanchi, and serene spots like Lake Tazawa, the region offers a tranquil escape…
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Hakodate, Japan
After seven days of nothing but open sea across the Bering Sea and North Pacific Ocean, we were ready for dry land. Japan delivered with our first stop in Hakodate, at the southern tip of Japan’s northernmost island. Our dear friend Sandy joined us onboard for a week as part of the ship’s Japanese cultural…
