I asked Google AI what is the most popular cruise ship in Japan: Several major international cruise lines operate an extended season of sailings around Japan, attracting both Japanese and international travelers.   Diamond Princess:   This ship is arguably the most famous international vessel to homeport in Japan. Princess Cruises has a significant and long-standing presence in the Japanese market, offering a vast number of itineraries and sailings around the islands. So I searched further and found:   The Best Japan Cruises 2026:  An Insider's Guide to Unforgettable Cultural Experiences. Want to experience authentic Japanese culture and festivals—but not sure where to start? Wondering when’s the best time to cruise Japan? Curious if you’ll actually get to explore those historic sites you’ve been dreaming about? There first is a list of the top three cruises for 2026: #1  Diamond Princess          Japan's Top 3 Festival Cruises...

My answer to the query above is no.  However, COVID-19 deaths are continuing to decline, and if you're fully vaccinated and boosted twice, and will take a third booster in the fall, traveling will very soon be no different than during the normal flu season.  Of course you should not listen to me.  Here is the latest  CDC travel map . Anticipating the best, we are looking forward to going to the Orient in late October, spending some Fall colors time in Japan, followed by a 12-day Celebrity Millennium cruise from Yokohama to Singapore.  Taking data from  Worldometer , here are the pandemic conditions on all our planned stops. Okinawa: My travel mate has been looking forward to the Okinawa  7th Worldwide Uchinanchu Taikai Festival  from October 30 to November 3. 6th gathering in Naha drew 7,353 people from 29 countries and 430,000 attendees. This is the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japan. Approximately 420,000 people from Okinawa have m...