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A couple who began traveling around Japan with overnight stays in their car shared details about their preparations and expenses. They discussed the necessary equipment and costs required for comfortable car camping.
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A couple who began traveling around Japan with overnight stays in their car shared details about their preparations and expenses. They discussed the n...
A couple who began traveling around Japan with overnight stays in their car shared details about their preparations and expenses. They discussed the necessary equipment and costs required for comfortable car camping.
Japan — fuel prices
Updated: 08.08.2026
Regular
$1.02 /l
JPY161.35 · €0.88/l
28 of 140
cheaper than 81% of countries
High-octane
$1.09 /l
JPY171.42 · €0.94/l
14 of 93
cheaper than 86% of countries
軽油
$0.95 /l
JPY149.33 · €0.82/l
20 of 141
cheaper than 87% of countries
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