Trip to Japan on a cruise

We share our experience traveling through Japan on a cruise from South Korea

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Royal Caribbean Expands China Sailings for 2027-28

A new Spectrum of the Seas lineup will give travelers more ways to explore Asia, with longer itinera…

Princess Cruises Orders Three Next-Generation Ships

The new Voyager class ships are scheduled for delivery in late 2035, 2038, and 2039

Royal Caribbean Group Launches New Foundation to Expand Global Community Impact

The new foundation formalizes Royal Caribbean Group’s broader social-impact work and aligns it wit…

Norwegian Cruise Line Marks Construction Milestone for Norwegian Aura

The new ship has reached a key stage in its build, signaling steady progress toward its planned debu…

MSC Cruises announces Sandy Cay, its new private retreat in the Bahamas

MSC Group is expanding its portfolio of private destinations with Sandy Cay, an island scheduled to …

Royal Caribbean presents Hero of the Seas

The new ship will arrive in Miami in August 2027 with more entertainment, dining options, and spaces…

Carnival Cruise Line rolls out Express Dining

Carnival Cruise Line is introducing “Express Dining”, a new accelerated dinner service in the ma…

Major Cruise Lines Will Turn the 2026 FIFA World Cup into an Event at Sea

MSC, Norwegian and several Carnival Corporation brands are preparing live broadcasts of all matches …

MSC Cruises to Expand MSC Yacht Club to MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra

The cruise line will incorporate its “ship within a ship” concept to two more Musica-class vessels s…

Royal Caribbean Begins Construction of Its Seventh Oasis Class Cruise Ship

The cruise line celebrates the start of construction on its new ship, which will debut in 2028.

Guides & Tips

Mediterranean Cruises vs Japan and Asia: Two Worlds at Sea

From jet lag to shore excursions, everything you need to know before choosing your next cruise

Tokyo part II: Meiji Temple, Shibuya and Kabukicho

Final chapter of our first trip to Japan on a cruise

Tokyo Part I – Ginza, Akihabara and Asakusa

From Ginza’s luxury to Asakusa’s tradition, passing through Akihabara’s otaku universe.

Shimizu – Mount Fuji from a cruise

We visited the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre in Shizuoka.

Nagoya – Castle, Sakae and the Port Aquarium

A combination of history, shopping, and marine life in Japan’s fourth-largest city during our cruise…

Osaka – Castle and stroll through Dotonbori (Glico Man)

Our experience in Osaka, the third most populous city in Japan, after Tokyo and Yokohama, and is kno…

Kyoto – Fushimi Inari-Taisha and Geisha District

We visit Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine known for its thousands of torii gates, …

Kochi – Castle and Commercial Area

We explore the historic Kochi Castle, one of the few remaining original castles with its main tower …

Miyajima – Trip to Itsukushima Shrine from Hiroshima

Join us as we share our memorable journey and the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site, featuri…

Kagoshima – Volcano and Sengan-en Gardens

From the views of the active Sakurajima volcano to the beautiful Sengan-en Gardens, and the transpor…

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