In a message dated 96-06-22 08:47:57 EDT, you write:

<< 
 >><You are correct sir.  Yes, Kobe is on the east coast.
 >>Unfortunately I couldn't think of a major port city that
 >>faces the Sea of Japan?  That why I suggested that Ranma et
 >>al, try to go by ship to the asian mainland.  Moreover, what
 >>if Ranma accidently boarded the wrong ship?? Instead of
 >>China, He might find himself bound for India, Austrialia,
 
 hehehe, ran n co in oz?
 
 Ryoga: You've really gotten us lost THIS time Ranma.
 Ranma: Have not! I know zactly where we are.
 Nabs: Well? Spit it out!
 Ranma: Uhh, err, well um, there is a sign over there-
 Nabs: Your Hopeless!! it says "Welcome to the Sydney Gay and
        Lesbian Mardi Gras"
 Ryoga: Sounds right up your alley Ranma!
  >>

Actually, I had Ryoga visit Austrailia  in my first fanfic attempt, although
it wasnt quite as humorous. I believe it's on the fanfic remailer as
honor@ranma.net.