Traveling Hokkaido with tattoos? Here are the onsen and hot springs that genuinely welcome inked visitors — organized by region for vanlifers on the road.
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 when you’re not 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 application Japanese people use to find hikes 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.
