Abstract
The word “cruise” is over-used in Japan. In Japan, the word “cruise” is used even to the restaurant ships etc. sailing only in the bay area. Recently US based cruise ships started their operation in Japan, which attracted many Japanese people and cruise population in Japan started to grow. As is the case in United States, cruise study in Japan may expand with the rise of the cruise population. It is time, therefore, to discuss about the definition of the word “cruise”. Considering from background of its birth and present situation, I would like to suggest definition of cruise as sightseeing trip visiting various ports and enjoy life on the ship.
