Japanese luxury liner starts voyage around the world

Japanese luxury liner starts voyage around the world

TOKYO, Japan - The luxury liner Nippon Maru leaves Harumi wharf in Tokyo on Jan. 9 for a 103-day cruise around the world, as Tokyo Fire Department ships spray water to see it off. The 21,903-ton ship operated by Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. will call at 17 ports in 14 countries.

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