Sunset Cruise

One of the big attractions in Sasebo is the 99 Islands, also known as Kujuku Islands. There are actually 209 islands and the density of the islands is number one in Japan. The islands were designated as Japan's westernmost national park on the sea in 1955. The most popular way to see the 99 Islands is to do a tour on a pirate ship but because of the awful rain it took me forever to do it. In addition to great weather I actually had friends (I have like 4 in Japan) that came down from Iwakuni to Sasebo so it was a great timing. It makes me laugh but it is popular for people to come down from the Marine base down to Sasebo in order to hit up the exchange, go to Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and the Chilli's on base, there is no American sit down chain restaurant on the Marine base. So that is what they did, they spent the day at the NEX. Whatever the reason for their trip it was fantastic to have friends in town!