Japan began welcoming foreign cruise ships again in 2023. Now, it hopes to welcome 2.5 million international cruisers in 2025, surpassing 2019 levels.

“Japan port cruise” and “Cruises to Tokyo” searches ... Many are repositioning sailings with more sea days than a typical cruise, Feldman said, and may come at a cheaper rate.

Japan's vacation-at-sea industry is making a rapid comeback ... And when there are American tourists, there are cruises. In the US, floating resorts have experienced surging demand since pandemic ...

Cruise lines are expanding their Japanese itineraries, debuting new ships, or launching US sales. Japan's vacation-at-sea industry is making a rapid comeback as it accommodates a swell of visitors ...