Hososhima, Hyūga, April 9, 2026
We are today in Hososhima, the port town of Hyūga. The city of Hyūga has almost 60,000 residents, and Hososhima might have around 1,000. It is a very small town. It only has two...


Published: 10.04.2026
Today is our last day at sea. As another low-pressure system moves over Japan, which is expected to bring high waves, the captain has decided to spend the last night in the port of Hososhima and depart in the morning. This will allow for faster sailing so that the stabilizers work better, which has proven to be the case so far.
Maria has already started packing her suitcase, and there was again a Galley Market today with a parade of kitchen and restaurant staff. It is important for the staff to attend. They also look to see if they can find their guests in the audience.