Sasebo Port 佐世保港

Oct. 25, 2023: Since we arrived in Tokyo, our cruise has been docking at different ports daily, resembling a river cruise experience. Each morning after breakfast, we disembarked and utilized public transportation or walked to explore the nearby attractions near the port. We typically spend about five to six hours each day on these excursions, covering a distance of at least twenty to thirty thousand steps. After a few days, we're starting to feel a bit tired. Today, we decided to take a break and leisurely stroll around the nearby streets, not going on any trips to the Kujukushima National Park on the outskirts.

Sasebo Port, a Japanese naval stronghold near China and Korea, greeted us as our ship sailed into its bay. The aura of military activity was palpable from the moment we arrived. Relaxing on the outdoor deck at the back of the ship, we were serenaded by the crew's cheerful "coffee, coffee" chant while taking in the breathtaking vistas of the Saikai Bridge and the Hario Radio Tower. This towering structure once transmitted the coded signal that initiated the Pearl Harbor Attack. The weather blessed us with its perfection on this memorable day.

Our first destination was Sasebo 5Bangai, followed by a stroll to a Cathedral church and Tono market. Our journey continued to Saruku City 4O3 Arcade, renowned as Japan's longest shopping street, stretching for a kilometer. While shopping wasn't our priority, we delighted in a delightful Japanese-Western fusion lunch at a restaurant along the bustling arcade, impressed by its exceptional quality. We visited the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Museum in the afternoon to learn about Japan's history.

Before our ship departed in the evening, a local female singer serenaded us with several beautiful songs on the dock as a farewell gesture.

十月二十五日：自从来到东京后游轮是每天靠岸，有点像河上游。我们更是每天早餐后就下船，利用公共交通和＂1 1路＂在海港附近景点转转，花上五，六个小时，每天至少走二，三万步，几天下来有点累了。今天给自已请个假，就在附近街头看看，不去郊外的国家公园。

在城里1公里长购物街号称是日本最长的购物街，但购物对我们来说并没有吸引力，我们就在街上一家日式西餐厅里吃了顿日西结合的午餐，还不错。下午参观日本自卫海军博物馆，了解一点日本的历史。佐世保港是日本的军港，离中国和韩国很近。

晚上我们的船离开前，当地的一位女歌手在码头上唱了一首又一首好听的歌为我们送行。