Japanology Plus
S10E05 Camping
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.
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Kitchens
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
Dinosaurs
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
Camping
Male Aesthetics
Konnyaku
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
Ueno
Meteorological Data
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
Vacant Homes
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
Japanese Honeybees
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
Unused Fish
Garbage
Firefighting