@trintrav What a lovely review. I did a Diamond cruise last spring. Perfect timing for the Cherry Blossoms. So far, you have voiced the same sentiments that I had when I was on the cruise. I had been to Japan before so skipped all of the excursions and did most on my own. It is too bad that Diamond "parks" so far away from the city.
Please do me a favor. My friend is the Assistant Maitre d' on the Diamond. Yalcin can be found up in the buffet/Lido Deck. I just chatted with him and his contract ends probably when you get off the ship. Stop by and tell him Renee said hello. He's tall, bald, and will be wearing a dress shirt. Hard to miss. Good guy to meet and get to know.
Thank you.