Boat from Japan to China

I'd like take the boat from Osaka to Shanghai this summer.
Is there anyone out there who has taken it and can give me
some details or advice? Thanks in advance!

[There are 2 posts - the latest was added on Mon 24 May, 14:16]

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1. Just did it!!! Added by: toad-fool (toad_fool@hotmail.com)
   [Timestamp: Tue 18 May, 16:44 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Five days ago! China-Japan Ferries (or something close to
   that - CHINJIF). OSaka -> shanghai one week (Tuesday), Kobe
   to Shanghai the next. 20,000 yen (approx $300 AUSD) -
   flying costs about 43,000 yen, 50 hours. Very comfortable -
   dorm bed in 8 bed dorms, food was Ok and relatively cheap
   (for Japan - not china), free green tea and hot water
   (bring some pot noodles), free laundry, many Tvs (sometimes
   projecting English - never did work out how to do it
   myself), only about 30 people on the boat (obviously much
   busier at other times of year). Karaoke and ping pong/table
   tennis (300yen for 6 hours, or so they told us!!! we
   decided we couldn't face table tennis for 6 hours!). Also
   vending machines (beer, drinkgs, noodles etc). email me any
   other questions you have.

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2. how long ? Added by: tr2
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 14:16 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   how long does the trip take ?

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