Securing Our Place at the Pier – Shimizu, Japan

The Small Rope Is Thrown to the Dock Hand and Is Attached to the Bigger Rope

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Mt. Fuji Says, “Good Morning, ms Westerdam” from Shimizu, Japan

February 16th 2024
Tour Day 128, Cruise Day 26 – Shimizu, Japan – We had a notably topsy-turvy night getting to Shimizu, and, indeed, the captain announced we had aborted our first approach to the harbor because of the persistent high winds. Our second approach was successful, we arrived under brilliant blue skies and were greeted by a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. My shore excursion didn’t begin until 1200 ho ... read more

Asia » Japan » Shizuoka » Shimizu

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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