🇯🇵 Tsuruoka, Japan

Tsuruoka is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. It has a population of around 130,000 people. For seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies, Tsuruoka may not be of direct interest as it is an inland city and does not have any ports or shipyards. However, it is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including mountains and hot springs, which may offer recreational opportunities for those in the maritime industry.