Urban camping in Japan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Urban camping in Japan
Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, and Japan already has its own of people (usually students and drunks) sleeping in, on benches, etc., callednojuku. On top of this, in major urban centers (such asTokyo) there are many homeless people who sleep in public parks. Although it is often misunderstood, the true meaning of "nojuku (野宿)" is to sleep outdoors without a tent, and if you pitch a tent, it becomes "yaei (野営)". Even in government, nojuku seems to refer to someone not using a tent. In Japan, homeless people are also called "nojuku sha (nojuku people)". Nojuku means to sleep outdoors without having a choice, such as because you missed the last train. But it's often the case that neither you nor homeless people are allowed to camp. Think of the fact that nojuku is not banne
Where to Stay in Urban camping in Japan
- 🏨Aso Michi-no-eki
- 🏨Aso Shrine
- 🏨Heiwajima park campground
- 🏨Jōnanjima Kaihin park campground
- 🏨Kamonyama Park
- 🏨Tsurumi ryokuchi campground
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