New Taiwan-Japan tourist ferry could play key role in times of crisis

KEELUNG, Taiwan – As part of a surprise weekend getaway for his girlfriend, Taiwanese computer engineer Allen Chen booked a new overnight ferry from the port city of Keelung in northern Taiwan to Ishigaki island in Japan’s Okinawa prefecture. The eight-hour voyage, which is operated by Taipei-based shipping company Wagon Group, promises passengers that they will wake up to the ocean breeze in Japan, after which they can enjoy activities that Ishigaki is known for, such as snorkeling and hiking, before catching the return journey home three days later. “We’ve been to Japan many times, but never by sea. I just thought this […]... Keep on reading: New Taiwan-Japan tourist ferry could play key role in times of crisis