Traveling through Japan in a camper van reveals a completely unexpected side of the country that many road trippers never ...

Ever since the late ’80s, Japan has been stuck with the stereotype of being some sort of super expensive futuristic hub due to the high inflation of its economic bubble at the time. And although it ...

Almost three quarters of Japan is covered by forests and mountains, meaning the mostly city-dwelling population of 126 million have both the space and the necessity to just get away from it all. Time ...

In this episode, Maverick begins a four-week adventure camping around Japan, exploring winter landscapes, local foods, and cultural quirks. After landing, he adjusts to life on the opposite side of ...

Convenience stores aren’t typically what comes to mind when one considers the best camping sites. But Lawson, one of Japan’s famous convenience store chains, is inviting people to stay the night. The ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Motorcycles and camping go together like peanut butter and jelly. Yamaha knows all about this connection, and is doing something to facilitate it in Japan. If you’re planning to rent a Yamaha bike ...

Camping in Japan becomes especially popular during the summer months, with other peak times throughout the year being the Japanese holidays; Golden week in May and the Obon period in August. Even when ...