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A new roadside station 'Noda Paapuru' in Noda, Iwate Prefecture, features an RV campsite and is part of the Japan Camping Car Rally 2025.
In June 2025, a new Michi-no-Eki (roadside station) named 'Noda Paapuru' opened in the village of Noda, Iwate Prefecture. The station includes a dedicated campsite for motorhomes and is participating in the Japan Camping Car Rally 2025 (JCCR2025).
On-site facilities include a grocery store selling local products, including 'Noda' salt, and a food hall serving dishes made from local ingredients. Popular items include salted ice cream and salt-koji fried chicken. Visitors can experience rural life in the Sanriku region.
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A motorhome site has opened at Michi-no-Eki Noda in Iwate Sanriku. The facility is part of the JCCR2025 program. Visitors can experience rural life.
A motorhome site has opened at Michi-no-Eki Noda in Iwate Sanriku. The facility is part of the JCCR2025 program. Visitors can experience rural life.
In June 2025, a new roadside station (Michi-no-Eki) named 'Noda Paapuru' opened in Noda Village, Iwate Prefecture. It features a motorhome campsite an...
In June 2025, a new roadside station (Michi-no-Eki) named 'Noda Paapuru' opened in Noda Village, Iwate Prefecture. It features a motorhome campsite and is part of the Japan Camping Car Rally 2025. The station offers a local produce market, including Noda salt, and a food hall serving dishes made with regional ingredients. Popular items include salt soft-serve ice cream and salt-koji fried chicken.
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