Seattle, known as the Emerald City for its surrounding evergreen forests, is the largest city the Pacific Northwest. As impressive as its natural beauty, Seattle’s 10,000-year history dates to the glacial period, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage to discover. With more than 3,000 restaurants and 1,600 cafes producing an incredible range of cuisines, Seattle is a must-visit cruise destination for foodies.

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Kushiro is located in the eastern part of the Japanese island of Hokkaido and is the coldest city in Japan. When in Kushiro, you should visit the wonderful Kushiro National Park, where you will find unspoilt nature shaped by volcanoes, crater lakes and forests.

Aomori is a city in Japan and is known as the "City of the blue-green forest." The holds an important seaport and administrative center and city is located in the Bay of the homonymous prefecture of Aomori.

The Japanese city of Yokohama is known as an industrial and commercial city and is part of the metropolitan area of Tokyo. After Tokyo, Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan. The geographical position of the city is on the bay of Tokyo which adds to the charm and atmosphere of the city. Yokohama is particularly popular due to its lively arts scene and impressive bay area.

With vast stretches of beaches, the Japanese city of Omaezaki is situated at the southernmost point of the Shizuoka Prefecture on the Pacific coast.

Kobe is the fifth-largest city in Japan and is the capital of HonshuHyōgo Prefecture on the southern side of the main island of Honshū. The nearby Mount Rokko is ideal for hiking. The city has various museums, many Asian temples and picturesque parks where you can spend your leisure time. From the city tower platform (90-meter-high) you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city, the sea and the whole region.