in the midst of changes but it is unlikely that they will differ much from the current $1250 one way. Going from New York to Europe and then on to Tokyo by KLM or SABENA costs considerably more, however, if you're making a trip of it this can give you a look at a considerable portion of the world, since you are allowed without extra cost to stop off at any joint. Then, of course, there is the possibility of taking the Paris to Tokyo route over the North Pole with Air France. By ship you can get to Japan either from New York or from our west coast. There is such a multitude of lines, both freighters and passenger liners that make the run, that we couldn't begin to list them all. Inquire of your nearest travel agency. With most of these lines rates start at about $750 San Francisco to Yokahoma, tourist class. This can be beaten somewhat. For instance, the Japanese NYK Line runs a passenger ship between Seattle and Yokahama at $725 cabin class and $500 third class with European food, or only $480 third class with Japanese food. Sometimes this ship runs from Vancouver, Canada and rates are lowered still further. From New York direct to Japan prices are considerably higher. Once again there are quite a few lines, most of which 0r go through the Panama Canal on their way to the Orient although some go eastward and through the Mediterranean or around Africa. Consult your travel agency. Minimum rates are about $1050. The cheapest rate of which we know is with the De la Rama Lines which have at this writing a minimum rate of $670. Once again, if you'd like to see a great deal on the way you might consider taking a student ship to Rotterdam from New York at a cost of $355. Here you would catch a Holland-East Asia Line passenger-cargo ship which takes nine weeks to get to Yokahama, stopping at Genoa, Italy; Port Said, Egypt; Aden, Arabia; Singapore; Hong Kong; Manila and possibly other ports on the way. Cost, $452 minimum. Internally, Japan has her own airlines JAL (Japan Airlines Company) which connects all major cities on all the islands. We have never heard adverse criticism of JAL which operates with as much precision as does her train system. |
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