Hello all!

This is Teo, the Spanish guy on a RTW trip with a r1200gs.

I made it through Central Asia, Mongolia and Russia. In Mongolia I had a big breakdown (look for submerged bmw r1200gs thread). So I decided to skip Magadan and come to Japan via Shakhalin. I got robbed most of my luggage on that road (i will post about it soon) but I finally made it to Japan.

The bad news is that the ferry guys broke my EWS unit. So the bike is now in a BMW dealer in Sapporo and I am stuck in a hostel... which is not that bad because clearly I needed some rest.

Now a few questions... I will have my bike up and running by the end of next week (around 23rd or 24th) and I already would have consumed a big chunk of my time in Japan.

Starting in Sapporo, what route would you take in Japan having two or three weeks?

Any recommendations for accommodation and ways to make the trip cheaper? (my tent was stolen in Russia, so I guess buying a new one is a good idea for this)

At the beginning or middle of September I will continue my trip. My original plan was air freight to Vancouver. But if I stay longer in Japan it may get too cold for Canada. Anyhow... suggestions for how to get out of Japan to Canada or USA? Shipping companies? Ports?

Thanks a lot!