Visit Kobe

Hokkaido's southern port: the night view from Mount Hakodate, red-brick warehouses and the morning fish market.

Okinawa's capital: Shuri castle of the Ryukyu kings, Kokusai-dori and a food and drink culture of its own.

The city of trees in Tohoku, Date Masamune's castle hill, the Tanabata festival and gyutan beef tongue.

The fiery city of the Meuse: Montagne de Bueren's 374 steps, the Sunday Batte market and Liege waffles.

The birthplace of bibimbap and a hanok village of 800 traditional houses to stay in.

Food carts, Powell’s bookshop, more breweries than any other city and the Columbia Gorge nearby.

Korea's oldest Chinatown, the Songdo smart city and the island beaches by the airport.

The Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, the Rocky steps at the art museum, and a cheesesteak.