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Travelling overland 2 up on a Suzuki VStrom 650 from Australia to Italy. The bike leaves Australia by air and the adventure starts in South East Asia and continues with the cherry blossom season in Japan. Then through Russia, Mongolia, pick up the old Silk Road in Central Asia, across the Caspian Sea by ferry to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkey and into Europe through Greece. 19 countries in all. Then a year in Italy.

"MotoQuest has been organizing motorcycle adventures around the world for 12 years. We are based in Anchorage, Alaska, and offer a full fleet of adventure motorcycles for hire. Stop by our shop, and take advantage of free motorcycle camping, hot showers and use of tools. You can leave your dirty oil with us, change tires, and be on your way. We sell tires, so don't worry about sending them ahead. Please contact us so that we know to set them aside! Ride the world, and be sure to stop by!

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A brief photo blog of my 5 week tramp around Japan early 2009 on a 400cc Suzuki Katana.

"Welcome to Japan Bike Rentals - the Japan motorcycle touring specialists and the one and only Japan motorcycle rentals operation catering to the foreign market. And welcome to Japan, arguably one of the greatest motorcycling destinations on the planet. With its stream of scenic routes and exquisite mountain trails and state of the art futuristic highway system, Japan is truly your motorcycle touring paradise waiting to be discovered."

Hugo is a Brit living in Japan, and is happy to help travellers coming to visit Japan. See Japan info for a story on one travellers' entry. Mail hug...@twics.com using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list' Thanks Hugo!

"I live in the city of Kashiwa, about 30 km northeast of central Tokyo. Those who are arriving at Narita will find it most convenient to take a bus. I don't have a big set of tools. I can provide a place to stay for a couple of days, meal, tea and/or coffee, hot shower and bath, and conversation. I may be able to do some negotiations for travellers with Japanese companies or shops too. Mail jyos...@kdt.biglobe.ne.jp . NOTE: Because of my job requirements, I need plenty of notice." Thanks Junji!

"I am gladly willing to assist any biker coming to Japan, whether it's a place to stay, helping to find things and so on. Just contact me early enough at my e-mail account: klau...@web.de ! For more info URL: http://virtulanguage.com, also includes some bike/touring information!" Klaus is in Touon-shi, Ehime-ken.

Thanks Klaus!

Japan has some of the most exciting roads in the world, the country side is of a stunning beauty completely unexplored by motorbike tourists. Beautiful mountains with breath-taking views; coastlines and wonderful people making each trip an unforgettable journey. Anyone interested in information about biking in Japan, please drop me an email. Mail Bern...@motorradtour.de using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list'. Thanks Bernd!