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Thanks Terry, You sound like we are on the same page. I appreciate your sharing your thoughts with me, and appreciate the input. My inclination is to look away from Japan for now and consider other "adventures" calling to me from areas under less supply/demand pressure. In a year or so, I'll consider this again, and see how the market changes. Best wishes for your travel adventures! Jim

Terry, I am considering a Japan cruise/trip for spring of 2024 and think you are collecting a lot of useful information. It seems you are somewhat time constrained so your planning thoughts may align with what might work for and interest us. (Retired couple from Michigan). I think something like 10 - 14 days (16/17 days at the outside) is what I want to consider. Like you I'd have to pick my itinerary and excursions from many options. Have you narrowed down your choices for a cruise line or tour operator? An interesting Oceania Cruise (Tokyo - Tokyo April 1 - 14, 2024) has virtually all cabins in "WaitList" status. We are not interested in the megaships, so maybe we'll be limited or need to look further out in the calendar (2025?). It seems like I read somewhere that there is a lot of interest in Japan and thus capacity is strained and prices are up. I'd be interested where you are in your research and planning process. And whether your decision making has coalesced on any options yet. Thanks, Jim (ourworldnow)