Sasebo is a port city in Nagasaki Prefecture on the northwestern coast of Kyushu, shaped by its sheltered harbor, islands, and long maritime connections. Its identity reflects both Japanese and international influences, with naval facilities, American cultural connections, and a busy waterfront existing alongside traditional neighborhoods. The city is also a gateway to the Kujukushima area, a coastal landscape known for its many small islands and winding shorelines.

Jalisco, a vibrant state on Mexico’s Pacific coast, offers a diverse tapestry of experiences that span history, culture, and natural beauty. The state capital, Guadalajara, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and lively atmosphere

Étretat, a small coastal town in Normandy, France, is celebrated for its dramatic white chalk cliffs and natural rock arches that rise strikingly above the English Channel.

Eden is a coastal town on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, set around the deep waters of Twofold Bay near the Victorian border. Its location combines a working harbour, beaches, forested headlands, and a strong connection with the sea. Twofold Bay is one of the deepest natural harbours in the Southern Hemisphere and remains central to the town’s fishing, boating, and whale-watching activities.

Kribi is a coastal town in southern Cameroon, facing the Gulf of Guinea in the country’s South Region. It is known for long Atlantic beaches, a fishing port and a setting where dense equatorial forest reaches close to the sea.