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[zondervan]

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Quitting Japan in August and need some advice as to how to get out cheaply. I am not in any particular rush so was considering taking a ship/ferry to either Russia (poss. Vladivostock) or China (poss. Beijing) with the goal of eventually travelling down to Thailand.

I am in the early stages of planning and would like to hear from anyone who has made a similar journey. I live in the port of Sendai in northern Japan but can easily access Niigata which is on the Japan sea and closer to Russia/China.

Would like to see a little of Russia but have heard that entering and travelling within the country can be quite difficult.Anyone know about this?

I can probably afford to fly but since the flight would be in August prices are inflated. If sea transport is significantly cheaper then I would consider this route.

Also can anyone recommend good places to visit on China's east coast?
Can I get by with English or should I begin studying some Chinese now?

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