Remote work from a campervan in Japan is possible, but it needs better planning than a normal road trip. Here is how to think about internet, power, places to work, weather, and daily rhythm.
Japan has excellent surf regions for van travelers, from Chiba and Izu to Shikoku, Miyazaki, and the Sea of Japan coast. Here is how to plan a surf-focused van trip without making the logistics harder than they need to be.
Picking up a campervan in Japan is easier when you know what to check before leaving the rental office. Use this checklist for documents, damage photos, fuel, ETC cards, bedding, equipment, and return rules.
Miyazaki is one of Japan's best surf regions, with warm water, long Pacific beaches, and easy road-trip access. Here are the best surf spots to know, with map links and practical notes for van travelers.
A practical step-by-step guide for foreign drivers in Japan: emergency numbers, police reports, rental company calls, insurance basics, and useful accident vocabulary.
The Camp in Japan rental search now includes three more campervan and RV rental companies, adding more options around Osaka, Tokyo, Yokohama, Hokkaido, and larger motorhome trips.
Camp in Japan now has a small marketplace where the community can list second-hand camper vans, browse vans already in Japan, and contact sellers directly.
What to expect when taking a car or campervan to a mechanic in Japan, plus useful Japanese phrases for repairs, inspections, estimates, and basic roadside problems.
The Kyushu Camping Car Show 2026 will take place at Grandmesse Kumamoto from May 16 to 18, with camper displays, guests, food, and family-friendly content.
Based near Narita International Airport, Travellers Autobarn Japan offers budget-friendly campervans, English support, unlimited kilometers, and road-trip flexibility for travelers exploring Japan.
Golden Week is one of the busiest times to travel in Japan. Here is what to expect if you plan to sleep in your car, van, or camper.
One of the easiest ways to improve a van trip in Japan is to use ferries to build a bigger loop, avoid backtracking, and connect regions more naturally.
Samurai Campers is a premium campervan rental company serving travelers near Narita, Osaka, and Fukuoka, with more expansion planned across Japan.
Based in Tokyo near Haneda Airport, Tokyo RV offers straightforward campervan rentals and English-friendly support for travelers exploring Japan by road.
A tropical atmosphere awaits your adventure in the south of Miyazaki. Discover our favorite spots to sleep in a camper van in Miyazaki
Traveling Hokkaido with tattoos? Find tattoo-friendly onsen and hot springs around Sapporo, Noboribetsu, Niseko, and other useful road-trip areas.
Japan is one of the best countries in the world to travel with children. Here is how to make it work in a van.
Winter transforms Japan into a wonderland of snow, onsen, and solitude. Here is how to embrace the cold season in your camper.
Our picks of parking to stay in and sleep when visiting Tokyo.
Our favorite beaches across Japan for campervan and RV travelers, with coastal drives, facilities, parking context, and alternatives to flying to Okinawa.
Everything you need to know to get started with van life in Japan: from getting a vehicle to finding places to sleep, eat, bathe, and stay safe on the road.
Amazing beaches with great sunsets, enjoy the Yamaguchi north coast from spring to autumn
COCO LENCHO brings you to the Japan RV Show 2026 (video)
Summer means beach hopping, mountain escapes, and festival season. Here is how to survive and thrive in a van during Japan's hottest months.
Spring brings cherry blossoms, mild weather, and the perfect time to start your vanlife journey across Japan.
Autumn brings fiery foliage, comfortable temperatures, and harvest season. This is the secret best season for vanlife in Japan.
When traveling in Japan, most tourists choose the shinkansen, speeding through the countryside on the way to the next destination. Discover a different way of traveling—one where transportation becomes part of the journey itself: van life in Japan.
Introducing YAMAP, the hiking app Japanese hikers use to find trails, maps, routes, elevation profiles, and trailhead access around Japan.
Only a 2‑hour drive from Tokyo, this talented videographer brings you with him on a 5‑day itinerary exploring the incredible Izu Peninsula.
After enjoying exploring Japan with my van, I decided to create this website to share some tips with fellow vanlifers, RV enthusiasts, and travellers in Japan.
