Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak is the second largest island in the area of the U.S., state of Alaska, after the island of Hawaii. Salmon, halibut, the unique Kodiak Bear, Sitka Deer (black tail), and mountain goats invite hunting tourists as well as fishermen to the Kodiak Archipelago.
Aomori, Japan
Aomori is the capital of the homonymous prefecture in Japan. In the region there are lot of spots worthwhile to visit, like temples, scenic hikes, waterfalls and hot springs. Also enjoy a great variety of festivals all year round and come close to the traditions and rich culture of the Japanese civilization.
Dutch Harbor, Alaska
Dutch Harbor lies within the city limits of Unalaska and is connected to Unalaska by a bridge. The Aleut or Unangan have lived on Unalaska Island for thousands of years. The Unangan people, who were the first to inhabit the island of Unalaska, named it "Ounalashka" meaning ‘Near the Peninsula’. Dutch Harbor was so named by the Russians because they believed that a Dutch vessel was the first European ship to enter the harbor. The port of Unalaska / Dutch Harbor is the main port and field base for the storied Bering Sea king crab fishery.
The Russian influence is best viewed by touring the Holy Ascension Russian Orthodox Cathedral, one of the oldest cruciform-style Russian churches in the country. The Cathedral is a National Historic Landmark and houses one of Alaska's largest and richest collections of Russian artifacts, religious icons and art pieces, some having been donated to the church directly from Catherine the Great. Dutch Harbor is also known to War veterans and history buffs as the only land in North America, besides Pearl Harbor, that was bombed by Japanese zeros during World War II. Tour the many remnants and remembrances of military presence throughout the island as well as at the WWII Historical Center. The sites and the Historic Center are part of the WWII National Historic Area opened by the National Park Service in 2002.
Hakodate, Japan
It rejoices in breathtaking news,delicious fresh seafood and a nagnificent natural enviroment.
Located at the southernmost tip of Hokkaido,Hokodate is the third largest city on the northern island.It rejoices in breathtaking news, delicioius fresh seafood and a nagnificent natural environment.In 1859,Hakodate Port opened as one of the first international trading ports in Japan,along with Yokohama and Nagasaki.This direct influence of foreign cultures has worked on the city to create a unique cityscape that boasts a blend of foreign and Japanese culture to this day.
Kushiro, Japan
Kushiro is a Japanese city and an open port for trading with the United States and the United Kingdom.This city offers many things to do such as ice hockey which is one of the most popular winter sports in this area.Fishing and a round of banana boat on ice are experiences that visitors need to try.Tourists should,also, visit the Akan National Park and see the protected species which live in the Akan Lake as well as admire the astonishing sunset from this part of the city!
Kushiro, Japan
Kushiro is a Japanese city and an open port for trading with the United States and the United Kingdom.This city offers many things to do such as ice hockey which is one of the most popular winter sports in this area.Fishing and a round of banana boat on ice are experiences that visitors need to try.Tourists should,also, visit the Akan National Park and see the protected species which live in the Akan Lake as well as admire the astonishing sunset from this part of the city!
Muroran, Japan
Muroran is a port city on the south coast of Japan’s Hokkaidō island. Across its harbor, the broad span of Hakuchō Bridge is lit up at night. Mt. Sokuryo has a park with panoramic views of the bridge and the city. There are falcons and rock formations on the coast near Masuichi Beach. The Cape Chikyu Lighthouse overlooks Uchiura Bay, home to whales and dolphins, and the distant Mt. Komagatake volcano across the bay.
Miyako, Iwate
Port of Miyako is located in the center of the coastal area of Iwate Prefecture facing the North Pacific Ocean.
The port, blessed with rich Sanriku offshore fisheries and sheltered from the open sea by Omoe Peninsula where the easternmost point of Japan mainland is located, has prospered in the fishing and shipping industries since it was opened in 1615.
Miyako, located in the center of anriku Geopark and anriku Fukko (reconstruction) National Park attracts many tourists with its distinctive and spectacular landscapes such as odogahama Beach and hiofuki-ana (blowhole).
Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan. At over 12 million people in the official metropolitan area alone, Tokyo is the core of the most populated urban area in the world, Greater Tokyo (which has a population of 35 million people). This huge, wealthy and fascinating metropolis brings high-tech visions of the future side by side with glimpses of old Japan, and has something for everyone.
Sendai, Japan
Called the city of trees because of locals' habit to plant trees in theis yards, Sendai is the economic center of Miyagi Prefecture and has the third best University of Japan and one of the best in the world. The must-see tourist spots are the Sendai City Museum and the Miyagi Museum art of Art. As far as the natural sites are concerned, you can admire the ruins of Sedai Castle, the impressive Akiu Great Falls & Hōmei Shijuhachi Taki Falls and Nishi & Tsutsujigaoka Parks, polular for their cherry blossoms.
Seward, Alaska, USA
Seward is one of the oldest and most picturesque communities in Alaska, known as "gateway" for the National Park of Kenai Fjord. Visit the Alaska Sea Life Center and study walruses, sea otters, seals, fishes and other species of local marine life in their natural environment.