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.
Asuka III to set sail around Hokkaido on July 20

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