Camping is experiencing a surge in popularity across Japan, with many gravitating towards women-only or solo camping experiences. Glamping has also gained traction, appealing to those who wish to bypass the hassle of pitching their own tents. Additionally, camping is being recognized as a valuable way to prepare for emergencies. Peter Barakan teams up with an outdoor specialist to explore a campsite and uncover the reasons behind this growing interest in camping. Along the way, they highlight some unique preferences in camping gear among the Japanese.
Show
Japanology Plus
Episode
S10E05
Air Date
Apr 13, 2023
Season 10 Episodes
S10E01
Kitchens
S10E02
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
S10E03
Dinosaurs
S10E04
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
S10E05
Camping
S10E06
Male Aesthetics
S10E07
Konnyaku
S10E08
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
S10E09
Ueno
S10E10
Meteorological Data
S10E11
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
S10E12
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
S10E13
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
S10E14
Vacant Homes
S10E15
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
S10E16
Japanese Honeybees
S10E17
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
S10E18
Unused Fish
S10E19
Garbage
S10E20
Firefighting