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Hello,
I want to enter the end of August 2014 from Russia to Japan.
What should I do with my bike at the entry into Japan?
I drive a Honda, have all international documents and a carnet?
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Hello,
I want to enter the end of August 2014 from Russia to Japan.
What should I do with my bike at the entry into Japan?
I drive a Honda, have all international documents and a carnet?
Hartmut
There is information already on the HUBB about this.
Use the search feature. Or see my website.
There is a bit of an issue with Germany-registered bikes, but it is not a big problem if you don't ask too many questions.
See:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ke-japan-74702
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Hartmut, gruess Dich and welcome!

Well, Chris "the all-mighty" already gave you some answers.

To add just a little:

if you are willing to accept some risks there should be no big problem. If you want to "follow" another fellow-biker you will experience quite some difficulties. It can be done and has been done in the past by numerous German bikers without going thru the "official b.s.".

In case of any questions feel free to contact me at klausdorth(@)web.de. Another helpful website might be the one of Heidi and Bernd:

welt-tour.com - Bike Transport

or here:
welt-tour.com - Russland 3

and here:
welt-tour.com - Japan

Safe riding and bis dann (?)
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Hallo Hartmut, wie geht es? wo bist du?

pls have a look here on the Hubb for more information about entering Japan, as my friend Chris "the all-mighty on entering Japan by bike" suggested.

Chris helped me in the year 2000 to get my bike into Japan, he did a great job and I am still thankful today. Even the problem that the Russian sailors created, not willing to unload my bike in Fushiki, was solved in two minutes.

I dont know what he means with an issue about German registration, but for sure you will find it on the Hubb, and you will manage.

Pls send me an email and I will give you contacts in Vladivostok to get you and your Transalp on the right boat ;-)

Enjoy your journey
Greetings from Switzerland
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I would recommend entering at Wakkanai, in Hokkaido. The ferry is MUCH cheaper than the ferry from Vladivostok. The price has gone up so much in the past few years.

Germany signed the 1968 treaty on road transportation, and Japan signed the 1949 treaty. Nobody at JAF knew about the difference in 2000, but then they discovered the difference later. Now they will tell you that you need to register the bike in Japan. This is impossible for a traveler. See the thread linked to in my other post if you want to know about the issue.

And don't call me all-mighty guys!! (Is this a German torture method??)

If I were all-mighty, I would fix all the bureaucratic BS that makes it difficult for travelers.
I can't fist the problems. All I can do is help you avoid trouble.
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Hello Chris, yes the Germans were famous for torture, but now another nations people are more famous for it. We had an all-mighty some time ago, as you know, but dont think he signed this treaty in 1968, but still some believe that he still lives in Argentina today. Dont worry about us calling you the all-mighty, it is a joke that only Germans understand, and for sure it is nothing negative about you. And dont mention the war ...

Hallo Hartmut, have a look at Chris website

Information for overlanders | Japan on two wheels

and if you are in the Japan, when the travelers meeting is on, go there, it is very interesting, but be careful with sake.

All the best
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And don't call me all-mighty guys!! (Is this a German torture method??) If I were all-mighty, I would fix all the bureaucratic BS that makes it difficult for travelers. I can't fist the problems. All I can do is help you avoid trouble.
Chris, no hard feelings ... but you are THE GUY for Japan!!
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Hello,
Thanks for the helpful information. I'm still in Armenia and now want to enter Iran. My Russia visa expires on 08/30/2014.

How is the quality of the line from Khabarovsk until after Vanino? Everything Offroad? Many rivers?
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Hartmut, gruess Dich - hi there!

So, what does it look like? Also found your post on TransAlp Freunde Deutschland.

Hope you will make it to Japan! Once you know when and where .... maybe there is a chance to meet!?!?!

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Hi Klaus,
I would be happy to meet you in Japan. My visa for Russia ends on 08/31/2014. Do you live in the north or in the south of Japan? I am stay on Tehran still.
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