A Rare Look Inside Japan’s Trucking Industry

What is life really like for a long-haul truck driver in Japan? Follow a veteran driver on a three-day, two-night journey transporting cargo between southern Japan and the Kansai region. From mandatory rest breaks and crowded parking areas to overnight stays in the truck and hours spent waiting to load and unload freight, this documentary offers a rare look inside Japan's trucking industry. CHAPTERS 00:00 A Long-Haul Driver Starts His Day 01:25 The Route: Southern Japan to Kobe 02:46 Mandatory Breaks and a Favorite Stop 04:38 Arriving in Kobe After Dark 04:53 Day Two: Delays Begin 06:05 Why Truck Drivers Wait Until Midnight 07:17 Sleeping in the Truck 08:08 The Final Delivery 08:33 Japan's New Trucking Regulations Please subscribe to our channel!    / @japandig   Follow us on social media:   / japan_dig   #Japan #Trucking #Documentary #Logistics #TruckDriver #Transportation #JapaneseCulture