Sasebo

Japan

Sasebo is a port city on the west coast of Kyushu, Japan, in Nagasaki Prefecture. A major naval base since the 19th century — hosting both Japanese and American fleets — it is a city of harbors and islands. Attractions include the 99 islands of Kujukushima — actually over 200 — explored by sightseeing boat, the maritime self-defense force heritage, the Huis Ten Bosch Dutch theme park, the Sasebo burger invented for American sailors, and the pottery towns of Arita and Imari nearby.