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Located only 45 minutes from Tokyo, the scenic port of Yokohama merges a cosmopolitan history with modern attractions, creating a waterfront district that’s as relaxing as it is entertaining. Walk Yamashita Park and visit the Nippon Maru and Hikawa Maru, museum ships that detail centuries of Japan’s maritime heritage. Tour the country’s largest Chinatown for delicious flavors and make time for world-class shopping in this city that’s a contrast to Tokyo’s intensity.

Known as the "Kitchen of Japan," Osaka centers its culture around food and the enjoyment of flavor. Head straight to the vibrant, neon-lit district of Dotonbori to indulge in street foods like okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), sit for a bowl of world-renowned ramen, or dine in Michelin-starred restaurants. Between meals, visit Osaka Castle, a magnificent 16th-century structure surrounded by lush gardens, or the National Museum of Art.

Miyazaki, located on Kyushu's southeastern coast, offers an enchanting blend of ancient mythology and modern adventure. This renowned haven for outdoor enthusiasts boasts spectacular coastal drives along pristine shorelines and houses seaside shrines steeped in legend. The sacred trio of Miyazaki Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine, and Takachiho Shrine holds profound significance in Japanese creation mythology, marking the legendary birthplace of Japan itself.

The Fari Islands may well be the crown jewel in a chain of coral atolls renowned for pristine white sands and impossibly blue waters. On a voyage with The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, blissful hours in this remote retreat include exclusive access to the luxurious amenities and world-class hospitality of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives. Relax in a private cabana on an idyllic beach overlooking the turquoise lagoon, or go farther to discover the vibrant marine life under the surface on a snorkeling or diving expedition.

To describe Bora Bora as paradise is no overstatement. The island is a vision of vivid blues and verdant peaks, topped by slow-drifting, milky white clouds around the centerpiece of Mount Otemanu. Water shapes everyday life here and sailing the serene lagoon by outrigger canoe or snorkeling among the coral gardens are adventurous ways to get a sense of how the island breathes. Visit a working pearl farm to see how rare black pearls are cultivated, or encounter Bora Bora’s military history at the World War II cannons perched above Faanui Bay.