Thanks Chris, for all this very helpful info. The process seems quite complicated and I wonder how feasible it is for someone who neither reads nor speaks Japanese to negotiate their way through these steps? I don't suppose there would be any way to arrange for the international license plate in advance? Staying two weeks in one location isn't really possible for me given the overall time constraints for this trip.
I wouldn't need a carnet for Japan for a bike purchase there, would I? Japan is the only country on my proposed route that requires a carnet.
Thanks again, I'm very appreciative.
Mike
Idaho
[This message has been edited by liketoride2 (edited 05 November 2004).]
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