NYK launches 2nd cruise ship as Japan aims for 1m passengers

Asuka III to set sail around Hokkaido on July 20

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The Asuka III is a midsize cruise ship that can fit 740 passengers. (Photo by Tomonori Washida)

TOMONORI WASHIDA

TOKYO -- Japanese marine transport group NYK Line held a naming ceremony on Friday for the second cruise ship in its fleet, as the government envisions a domestic cruise market of 1 million passengers.

At 52,265 metric tons, the Asuka III is a midsize vessel that can accommodate 740 passengers in 381 cabins.

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