Summary
A new ferry service launched between Taiwan and Japan’s Ishigaki island, located just 270 kilometers away.
The eight-hour overnight voyage offers budget travelers an alternative to flying, with tickets starting at $63.
The route has raised concerns about geopolitical tensions in the strategically important region.
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Keelung, Taiwan —
You can now fall asleep on a ferry in Taiwan and wake up in Japan.
On the…