Descubre Shimonoseki, Japón

Situated along the Kanmon Straits, Shimonoseki is a bustling international port city steeped in a dramatic past, encircled by natural beauty and at the center of the fugu — puffer fish — trade. Dining on fugu is considered a delicacy, albeit a dangerous one, in Japan. The toxic fish, if prepared incorrectly, can poison adventurous eaters. But there’s so much more to discover here than the city’s wealth of quality seafood restaurants. Visit elegant gardens and historic shrines and temples, learn about the region’s famous battles at a local museum or enjoy a stroll under the sea, along the Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel.