Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Keelung, Ishigaki Island, Nagasaki, Kagoshima, Hiroshima, Kochi, Kobe, Shimizu, Tokyo

Hong Kong is an autonomous territory on the southern coast of China at the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. Hong Kong is one of the world's most densely populated metropolises and most vertical cities.  It is known for its modern architecture, its skyline, its cloudy mountains and rocky islands and its deep natural harbor. Hong Kong is a city that has experienced cultural influences from diverse places. The cruise terminal is located in the Tsim Sha Tsui District, close to tourist attractions such as Avenue of Stars, Clock Tower, Hong Kong Culture Centre, Hong Kong Museum of Art and Hong Kong Space Museum.

Kaohsiung is located in southwest Taiwan. The city is built on the banks of the River Ai. Kaohsiung in the 17th century was a small fishing village, but it haw been developed in the political, commercial, financial, transportation, construction and industrial center of southern Taiwan.

The city's harbor is the largest in Taiwan. One of the city's attractions is the Tuntex Sky Tower skyscraper which is 378 meters high.

Keelung is a port city near Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Taiwan is an island nation located off the coast of southwest Okinawa, Japan and north of the Philippines. Taiwan is known for its crowded cities, its steep mountains and its lush forests. The city of Keelung is within walking distance from the pier. Visit the Yingee Museum, a museum dedicated to the preservation of the ceramic’s history in Taiwan or head towards Miaokou Market, known for its wide variety of tasty snacks.

Ishigaki, also known as Ishigakijima, is a Japanese island west of Okinawa Hontō and the second-largest island of the Yaeyama Island group. The city is the business and transport center of the archipelago. 

The island and surrounding waters including Mount Omoto and Kabira Bay are protected as part of Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park.

Ishigaki Island, like the rest of Okinawa, is culturally influenced by both Japan and Taiwan due to its location, about 300 km off the north eastern coast of Taiwan.

Nagasaki is located on a large valley on the island of Kyushu in Japan. It is a beautiful harbor city that can be explored on foot. Nagasaki was the second city targeted by an atomic bomb during World War II, after Hiroshima. The Peace Park with its soaring Peace Statue is set directly on the site of the nuclear explosion, next to the Atomic Bomb Museum.  Above the park lies the Nagasaki International Cultural Hall, with exhibits on victims of the bomb.

Kagoshima lies at the top of the Satsuma Peninsula, on the island of Kyushu, Japan. The city’s port is situated along the coast of Kinko Bay. Kagoshima has mild climate, streets with palm trees and is dominated by Sakura Jima, an active volcano which every now and then dumps fine ash and obscures the sun like fog, creating a mythical and captivating landscape. It is a historical city and home of the mythical samurai Saigo Takamori, the most influential samurai in Japanese history that played a major role in the Satsuma Rebellion.

Hiroshima is the largest city in the Chūgoku region of western Honshu, the largest island of Japan. It is situated on the Ōta River delta, on Hiroshima Bay. The river's six channels divide Hiroshima into several islets. The city that became the site of the world's first atomic bomb attack is now a modern, cosmopolitan city with a bustling nightlife. It is a friendly city with modern architecture, excellent museums and a wide range of culinary delights.

Kōchi is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan.

Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. A symbol of the city is its most famous dish, katsuo tataki, made by lightly searing and seasoning tuna.

Kōchi Castle still exists in its pre-restoration form, and is one of the main tourist attractions. Other places of interest in the city centre are the Obiyamachi shopping arcade, the regular Sunday street markets which are close to a kilometre in length, and Harimaya-bashi, a bridge that featured in a famous Kōchi song about the forbidden love of a Buddhist priest.

Kobe is located on the southern side of the island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay, Japan. The city is perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea and is considered one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Kobe is small and quite compact, so most sights can be reached on foot. Meriken Park, located near the waterfront, has modern art installations, park areas and an impressive memorial to the recent devastating Hanshin Earthquake that killed thousands of people. Travellers should pay a visit to Port Tower in order to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

Shimizu is located on the coast of Suruga Bay of the Pacific Ocean and covers a wide area from a coastal plain to the hills. The view of Mount Fuji at Shimizu as seen across the bay from the Miho no Matsubara appears in many pictures and paintings.

Since ancient times, Shimizu thrived as a harbor town due to its good natural harbor. Shimizu became an international trade port for the export of green tea, as well as housing a major fishery and affiliated industries.

Shimizu is known for producing Japanese mandarin oranges, and green tea in the mountainous area and around the Nihondaira. Shimizu Port is a major commercial fishing port. Production of roses used to be the highest in Japan.

Tokyo is a huge city and is both the capital and largest city of Japan. The city could be described as a natural park itself since a major part of the area is designated as Natural Park. The Chichibu Tama Kai, the Fuji-Hakone-Izu, and the Ogasawara National Parks are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Others attractions include many of the city’s museums like the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Nature and Science as well as its Zoo. Tokyo is also known for its many restaurants, luxurious hotels and its wonderful  and vibrant nightlife.