Driving on the wrong side of the road, decoding Japanese road signs, and living out of a compact camper van—this is van life, Japan-style. From gas-station meals to cooking udon in the dark, he learns ...

You may have heard of the Japanese phenomenon of “kei cars”, which are pint-sized vehicles designed to fit into a local regulatory window that allows for much smaller, lighter cars and trucks to ...

This video follows the wild moment when our UK van life adventure in Japan took an unexpected turn after a ninja told us off. Viewers watch as a harmless stop turns into a surprising confrontation ...

Creativity abounds in the camper van realm, and the guys at Van Life Builds are riding the crest of originality, with each new build leaving their workshop showcasing incredible skill, precision, and ...

The allure of van life lies in the freedom to drive spontaneously to any desired location and wake up to a different breathtaking vista every single day. While some people choose van life for weekend ...

The concept of van life has intriqued me for years. I've interviewed dozens of nomads who encouraged others to try van life with shorter trips. I did just that. After two weeks in a van, I still dream ...

Dreaming of quitting your job one day to go traveling around the world? One woman from Generation Z made that dream a reality and is now living "fully off grid" in a converted van. Megan Johnson, 27, ...

TOKYO—Wandering around the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, at the massive Tokyo Big Sight convention centre, I keep asking myself, “where are the cars?” I eventually find the all-new 2026 Mazda CX-5 SUV, ...

In recent years, the van life movement has gained significant traction, capturing the imagination of adventurers and minimalists alike. This lifestyle, characterized by living in a converted van and ...

At a time when the world is facing various challenges, living a van life is becoming one of the safest and most convenient ways for students to explore the world. The pandemic has forced us to rethink ...