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This mountain is Japan's most famous natural landmark and can often be seen from Shimizu.
What is Mount Fuji?
This port is the gateway to Tokyo and many guests begin or end their cruise here.
What is Tokyo?
Mario races around colorful courses in this Nintendo game series
What is Mario Kart?
Traditional Japanese drink often sampled during cultural excursions.
What is sake?
Japan is famous for this rice-based food often served with seafood.
What is sushi?
Every spring, travelers flock to Japan to see these famous pink blooms.
What are cherry blossoms (sakura)?
Japan's longest toll-free bridge connects visitors to incredible turquoise waters at this port.
What is Miyakojima?
Nintendo, creator of Mario and Zelda, started in this Japanese city.
What is Kyoto?
Guests can participate in this centuries-old Japanese tradition involving matcha.
What is a tea ceremony?
These Japanese noodles can be enjoyed hot or cold.
What are udon noodles?
Japan is made up of more than 14,000 of these.
What are islands?
This port is famous for views of the active volcano Sakurajima.
What is Kagoshima?
In Animal Crossing, players build and customize this type of destination.
What is an island?
Seeing Mount Fuji in person is on many travelers' version of this type of list.
What is a bucket list?
Japanese hospitality focused on anticipating guests' needs is called this.
What is omotenashi?
This Japanese city is known for neon lights, food, and an overnight stay on some Seabourn itineraries.
What is Osaka?
Guests visit this port for unforgettable views of Mount Fuji.
What is Shimizu?
Mario's famous brother wears green and is often helps him save the day.
Who is Luigi?
Japan's famous high-speed train is called this.
What is the Shinkansen (bullet train)?
These Japanese gardens are designed to promote tranquility and reflection.
What are Zen gardens?
This Japanese transportation system can travel at speeds of up to 200+ mph and is famous for arriving with incredible precision.
What is the Shinkansen (bullet train)?
An overnight stay in this vibrant port gives guests extra time to enjoy street food and nightlife.
What is Osaka?
Besides temples and cherry blossoms, Japan is famous for being a global leader in video games, animation, and this cutting-edge field.
What is technology?
During cherry blossom season, parks become filled with picnics and celebrations known as hanami.
What is hanami?
Many guests are surprised to learn Japan perfectly blends cutting-edge technology with these centuries-old structures.
What are temples and shrines?