The first-ever cruise ship call in the San'in region took place. Norwegian Jade entered Sakai Port carrying approximately 2,000 passengers and received a welcome at the Sakai Yume Minato Terminal.
Norwegian Jade, an international cruise ship, made its first call at Sakai Port in Sakai, Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture. The Bahamas-flagged ship has a gross tonnage of 93,558, the figure stated in the article, and approximately 2,000 people were on board.
After the ship berthed at Sakai Port, a welcoming ceremony hosted by the Sakai Port Authority was held, and the passengers were scheduled to transfer to buses and travel to attractions in the San'in region.
The passengers were reported to be visiting San'in attractions including Izumo Taisha, Matsue Castle and Mount Daisen as part of sightseeing around Sakai Port.
The first port call took place in the early morning of 16 October 2026, and the article describes the welcome at the port terminal and sightseeing tours in the surrounding area.