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Chiba TV broadcast a report about a camper van trip through the mountainous areas of Nara Prefecture. During the day, travelers visit an onsen, and at night they sleep in the vehicle at a roadside station (Michi-no-Eki), enjoying the starry sky.
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Chiba TV broadcast a report about a camper van trip through the mountainous areas of Nara Prefecture. During the day, travelers visit an onsen, and at...
Chiba TV broadcast a report about a camper van trip through the mountainous areas of Nara Prefecture. During the day, travelers visit an onsen, and at night they sleep in the vehicle at a roadside station (Michi-no-Eki), enjoying the starry sky.
Updated: 11.07.2026
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