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Notes from the Road.

Discover the people, places and stories that make the journey.
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Overland Journal
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Itineraries, guides and stories
A white Hilux camper with its lights on beside a campfire at night
Guides

Winter Overlanding in Japan

Japan in winter by 4×4 camper — how the vehicles are set up, sleeping warm in a rooftop tent, snow driving and chain regulations, and why the quietest season is the best one.

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Sunset over the sea through a torii gate, seen from inside a rooftop tent
Guides

Where You’re Actually Allowed to Sleep in Japan

Auto-camps, michi-no-eki and nature parking explained properly — what each one is for, what the rules actually say, and how to judge a spot before you commit to it.

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A Suzuki Jimny camper parked by the sea on the Chiba coast
Guides

RV, Campervan or 4×4 Camper: Choosing the Right Vehicle for a Japan Road Trip

An honest comparison of the three ways to road trip Japan — motorhome, van conversion or 4×4 with a rooftop tent. What each one is good at, what it costs you, and how to tell which suits your trip.

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Two Overland campers with their awnings out beside a river
Guides

Renting a Camper Van in Japan: A First-Timer’s Guide

A first-timer's guide to overland camper travel in Japan — what overlanding actually is, how we set you up before you leave, where to sleep, and what the first days really look like.

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Location Guide

Getting Here Guide

Right in the heart of Tokyo. Our Yutenji depot puts you minutes from Shibuya, Shinjuku, and the expressway. A simple guide to making your way here, picking up your vehicle, and getting straight on the road.

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Two people sitting in camp chairs under a camper's awning, looking out over a clear mountain river at Owata Campground
Itineraries

Microadventures

Microadventures An overnight outdoor adventure that is “small and achievable, for normal people with real lives”. We are excited to introduce a new life philosophy that is sweeping the world. Perfect for the weekend or a midweek escape from the office.

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Signature Routes

Mt Fuji Dreaming

Road Trips to Japan’s Awe Inspiring Volcano. Japan’s icon, Mt Fuji, offers a variety of inspiring view points, all very different in each season and so much to be discovered in between.

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Nishi Izu Ocean Coast at Sunset
Itineraries

Breathtaking Izu

Breathtaking Izu Road Trips to Cross the Diverse Izu Peninsula One of our favorite destinations with its white sand beaches and rugged coastlines, divided by a green mountainous interior that offers a variety of contrasting experiences and new discoveries in between.

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Surfing Wave in Chiba Japan
Itineraries

Chilled Chiba Vibes

Chillin’ in Chiba Road Trips to Explore Tokyo’s Neighbouring Chiba Prefecture Just a stone’s throw away, Chiba is located across Tokyo Bay on a peninsula that welcomes Japan’s Pacific coast offering a laid back, alternative and hand made lifestyle experience. Chiba is surprisingly large and there is allot we have yet to explore.

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man holding map of japan using phone navigation system
Itineraries

Japan Bucket List

Luke’s Ultimate Japan Bucket List Need inspiration in planning your dream Japan road trip or just in need of a last minute place to camp? Well, look to further. I am happy to share my Ultimate Japan Overland Camping Bucket List Map! And yeah, there are allot of places.

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