I will be so on that ferry, once I get the chance. Always want to hop from Taiwan to those Japanese islands.
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Me too! Maybe I’ll see you there.
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I’ve been following the news regarding the opening of this ferry route for a while.
Making this thread so everyone can post updates and follow along.
https://www.suao.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=286FD0E985C0EA44&sms=92B3371668ADC640&s=7BA7638B3BE80C4B
Unfortunately it seems there hasn’t been any new news about this since summer 
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I recall some talk if this several years ago also but nothing ever happened.
I wonder if China has anything to do with it.
“One of the four vessels is deployed around Yonaguni Island in Japan’s Okinawa Prefecture, the westernmost tip of Japan; one between Yonaguni Island and the Philippines”.
Recently I read that China plans to attack from the Eastern side, as per US war games simulation. Not lovely.
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For this to work, the PLA would need to take out the US bases in Okinawa. I agree that would not be a lovely scenerio.
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And the Diaoyutais is off and on all the time.
The trials were previously announced as starting this month, but I can’t find any updated news on the internet. Anyone else have any luck?
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Ferry to Ishigawa next year. Fare priced at 2000ntd.
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Translated from the article:
Launching the service during winter is risky due to rough seas and potential ship swaying, which could discourage passengers from taking the trip.
Yeah, this is my concern. I didn’t see the trip duration mentioned. I can handle the 1 hour to Green Island—with Dramamine and an empty stomach—but I’m not so confident about rough seas for several hours.
I much prefer the Google Translate version:
“Choosing to sail in winter, ships with poor walruses are prone to shaking, which affects passengers’ willingness to board.” 
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