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The owner converted a used Honda Stepwgn minivan for car camping, having ruled out trucks due to their size and cost. The minivan was chosen for its length, which allows for transporting fishing rods, and for its better safety features and comfort for daily use.
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The owner converted a used Honda Stepwgn minivan for car camping, having ruled out trucks due to their size and cost. The minivan was chosen for its l...
The owner converted a used Honda Stepwgn minivan for car camping, having ruled out trucks due to their size and cost. The minivan was chosen for its length, which allows for transporting fishing rods, and for its better safety features and comfort for daily use.
Japan — fuel prices
Updated: 19.09.2026
Regular
$1.03 /l
JPY162.09 · €0.90/l
28 of 167
cheaper than 84% of countries
High-octane
$1.10 /l
JPY172.77 · €0.96/l
14 of 101
cheaper than 87% of countries
Diesel
$0.97 /l
JPY152.59 · €0.85/l
19 of 166
cheaper than 89% of countries
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