Tokyo is one of the most famous of Asia’s metropolises and deservedly so. With a mixture of both ancient traditions and modern architecture, the city makes for an unforgettable experience and is a must see for any kind of traveller. With so much going on it’s hard to pick what to do but you should definitely pay a visit to the Tsukiji outdoor market. Here you’ll find an unparalleled selection of the freshest seafood. Another highlight for many cruise passengers is the Imperial Palace. There are several guided tours in English making for a great shore excursion.

Hitachinaka is a coastal city located in the Japanese Ibaraki Prefecture, it lays about 110km from Tokyo city. The area surrounding Hitachinaka is a vast park called Hitachi Seaside Park. The park is famous for the 4,5 million baby blue-eyes flowers that bloom every spring, attracting tourists from all over the world. The city itself hosts a number of fireworks festivals every summer, two of which are held right next to the Pacific Ocean, making for a grand view. Hitachinaka is definitely worth a visit.

The city of Sendai is the largest city in the Tōhoku region and is the captial of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The largest festival in Japan is held here in the summer, called the Sendai Tanabata Festival, and in the winter the Pageant of Starlight lights up the city.

Miyako-jima is the largest and the most populous island among the Miyako Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.

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.

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.

Dutch Harbor is located on the island of Unalaska one of the Aleutian Island. The city is the most major fishing ports in the USA and a great destination for lovers of sea food. Why not enjoy some of the freshest fish you’ll ever find in casual inviting surroundings? Worth seeing is the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Ascension of Christ, built in 1896. Also, the Aleutian WWII Visitor Center, the Office of the Ounalashka Corporation and the Museum of the Aleutians are a must for any history buffs. Here, cruise guests get a glimpse into the often unknown but important significance of Dutch Harbor during the second world war. .

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The city of Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska and was founded in 1914 as a labour camp for the Alaska railroad. Due to a severe earthquake in the 60s, some historic buildings were destroyed. The Alaska Botanical Garden, with over 445,000 square meters, is a paradise for friends of plants and animals.