Pusan, Kanazawa-, Sakaiminato, Fukuoka

Sakaiminato is a city in Tottori Prefecture, Japan.  The city is located at the northern end of Yumigahama Peninsula and it is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It is the home country of the famed manga comic artist Shigeru Mizuki and the city’s main attractions are the approximately 100 bronze statues of supernatural characters designed by the artist that can be found throughout the city. Sakaiminato is the gateway to a very ancient region of Honshu. West of the city lies Izumo-taisha, one of the oldest and holiest shrines in Shinto. 

Fukuoka is situated on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu in Japan and is the most populous city on the island. Its attractions include the Sky Dream Fukuoka, which was one of the world's largest Ferris wheels, located in the city’s western ward and the Fukuoka Castle in the Ohori Park where visitors can see the remaining stone walls and ramparts left after a devastating fire. Other popular attractions include the city’s many museums and festivals that are held throughout the year.