Aizuwakamatsu in Fukushima Prefecture is a city where samurai history is tangible. Once a stronghold of the Aizu domain, it played a pivotal role in the late Edo period and the Boshin War.

Taranto is a city on the coast of the Ionian Sea in Southern Italy. It is situated between the bodies of water named Mar Piccolo and Mar Grande.

Sagres sits at the southwestern edge of continental Europe in Portugal’s Algarve region, where the Atlantic’s wide horizon meets rugged cliffs and open skies. For centuries this point was linked to maritime adventure and visitors can still feel that sense of discovery in the air. Here, people like Prince Henry the Navigator gathered cartographers, shipbuilders and astronomers in the 1400s to push beyond maps of the known world and shape the early Age of Discovery from Sagres’ dramatic headlands.

Mahón, the capital of Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands in Spain, is a charming and historic city that offers a blend of Mediterranean beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history. Located on the eastern coast of the island, Mahón boasts a picturesque harbor, which is one of the largest natural harbors in the world.

Beverly Hills, California, is synonymous with luxury, glamour, and a unique blend of history and modern sophistication. Nestled within the heart of Los Angeles County, this iconic city is best known for its world-famous shopping district, Rodeo Drive, where upscale boutiques and designer stores, like Gucci, Prada, and Louis Vuitton, line the palm-tree-fringed streets.