🇯🇵 Suzaka, Japan

Suzaka is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan, with a population of around 50,000. While it is not a major coastal city, Suzaka is of interest to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies due to its proximity to the Sea of Japan. It is within a reasonable distance to the major ports of Toyama and Niigata, making it a convenient location for maritime activities and also providing access to shipyards and factories producing ship parts in neighboring areas.