Seoul is the capital of South Korea, full of modern skyscrapers and neon lights. The city offers a fascinating mix of old and new with its Buddhist temples, pagodas and palaces. In addition, the city is a major business, cultural and financial center. This magnificent city is easy to travel around as it has a wonderful subway system.

South Korea's second largest city, is a modern port town with skyscrapers and beaches, while the city is also surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Seoul may be the capital but Busan is an energetic city with a soul of its own. Fresh seafood is a city staple as there are sprawling markets offering locals the freshest variety of produce. The city also has numerous trendy nightclubs for partying after a day spent exploring or laying on Haeundae Beach, while October welcomes the Busan International Film Festival.

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita, and it contains one of the most important oil fields in Japan.

Hakodate is sitauted on Japan's northern island, Hokkaido. The Seikan Tunnel connects the city of Hakodate with Honshu, the main island of Japan. Visitor attractions are, for example, the Goryokaku, which today is a park with a museum and observation tower, the remains of the first modern forts of Japan and former seat of government of the Republic of Ezo was.

Shimizu is a small town of 10,000 inhabitants in the Hokkaido Prefecture of Japan. The town lies at the foot of one the Japanese 'Three Holy Mountains' and the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Mount Fuji. Nature enthusiasts will love the pine groves located just outside the busy town centre, there are over 30000 trees lining the shore. The port of Shimizu is the liveliest place in town. Hundreds of cruise ships anchor at the Cruise Terminal every year, bringing people from all over the world.

Himeji is located in Japan and was founded on April 1, 1889. The city is home to to a wonderful architectual style, reminiscent of the past. The castle of Himeji-jo has been protected by UNESCO since 1993 when it was declared a World Heritage Site. The surrounding park attrats many visitors with its Hanami Cherry Blossom Festival.

The Japanese city of Yokohama is known as an industrial and commercial city and is part of the metropolitan area of Tokyo. After Tokyo, Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan. The geographical position of the city is on the bay of Tokyo which adds to its charm. Yokohama is particularly popular due to its lively arts scene and impressive bay area.