How to refuel in Japan

 In Japan, there are three types of fuels: Regular, High Octane and Diesel. Therefore, when you get to the pump in a gas station, there will be three separate nozzles to choose from. The red pump is for regular gas, the yellow is for high octane, and the green is for...

Where to shower

 When you plan your van trip in Japan, you may wonder where to take a shower. In Japan, there are more than 20,000 hot springs and 4,000 public baths – where you can take a shower and relax in a hot pool. In addition to these, you can also use public pools and...

How to respond to accidents and other problems

 If you ever get involved in an accident, please observe the followings. Do not settle the matter privately, and make sure to report the accident to the police. *Please Do NOT negotiate a private settlement on the spot. Making a private settlement will render you...

Where to stay in a camper van in Japan

 In Japan, there are many places to park and stay overnight in a camper van with clean restrooms, as long as you know how to find them. Followings are main overnight places for camper vans. Michi-no-eki  Michi-no-Eki is a roadside rest area for those driving across...

What to bring for camper van trip in Japan

 Once you decide to go on a camper van trip in Japan, you may wonder “What do I need to bring?”. Actually it is not necessary to bring many things as you can find and buy pretty much everything, anywhere in Japan. However, some goods can be pricy so here are some...

Why camper van is the best way to travel in Japan

Here are three reasons why camper van is the best way to travel in Japan: 1. Japan is a small islands country and countryside is beautiful  Japan mainly consists of four islands which are about 2,000 km long from north to south, with great infrastructures even in the...