Osaka | Japan: Crossing The Formidable East China Sea From Osaka To Shanghai

September 22, 2009

We are determined not to shy away from any means of transportation during our trip, as the lust of unseen places is fuel enough to drive us forward. Okay, its a nice thought, but for now we are still holding true, and only two weeks since departure.

In our latest leg of transport we found ourselves aboard a ferry, departing from Osaka and bound for Shanghai. This was in part to avoid outrageous airfares departing Japan. Talk about a captivated audience. Those airline marketers in Japan live on easy street.

This was our route from Osaka, Japan to Shanghai, China. How glorious! Our means know no bounds!

This was our route from Osaka, Japan to Shanghai, China. How glorious! Our means know no bounds!

Website: http://www.shanghai-ferry.co.jp/english/index.html

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