Esplorare il Giappone con un mini van con Giappone nel Mondo

The "Let's Talk About Asia" video podcast is back with a completely revamped format! In this first episode of the new season, we meet Luca Valletta, author of the "Japan in the World" podcast. A huge fan of Japanese culture, on his latest trip he decided to explore Japan in a minivan, embarking on a unique and unconventional adventure. In this interview, Luca tells us: What was it like traveling in a van in Japan and exploring the country beyond the traditional tourist itineraries? What were the challenges, costs, and surprises of this road trip adventure? Practical advice for those who want to discover authentic Japan and take an alternative trip. 00:00:00 - Introduction and revamped format 00:01:10 - Luca Valletta and "Japan in the World" 00:08:35 - Why explore Japan in a minivan? 00:17:15 - Japan is like being inside a manga 00:18:34 - Preparing for the minivan trip 00:21:50 - How much does it cost to rent a minivan 00:24:25 - What to eat in a minivan 00:25:20 The Michi-no-Eki: where to sleep at night in Japan 00:28:55 - How to drive in Japan with a van 00:33:20 - Traveling through the islands 00:36:20 - The travel itinerary 00:38:20 - A desolate Japan 00:41:15 - Secret places discovered off the beaten track 00:43:20 - The Michi no eki, how they came about and how they work 00:45:56 - Is Japan a safe country to travel by van? 00:48:30 - Interacting with other travelers 00:53:00 - Overtourism, what's the situation in Japan? 00:58:20 - How tourism is changing in Japan 01:00:15 - New travel plans 01:02:15 - How much does it cost to travel to Japan? 01:03:25 - Conclusions and where to follow Luca If you want to learn more about this wonderful journey, follow his project on his YouTube channel and his podcast, Giappone nel Mondo. YouTube:    / @giapponenelmondo   Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0sQVMNe... Instagram:   / giapponenelmondo   Want to plan a trip to Japan? Leave a like and activate the notification bell so you don't miss my tips! My tips for planning a trip to Japan    • 5 consigli per ORGANIZZARE il primo VIAGGI...   10 essential things to bring to Japan    • 10 COSE fondamentali da portare in GIAPPONE   5 books to understand Japan    • 5 LIBRI per comprendere il GIAPPONE   Do you think traveling to Japan is expensive?    • Viaggiare in Giappone è davvero costoso?   What to eat in Japan:    • Cosa mangiare in GIAPPONE: guida ai piatti...   ================================ Podcast: =================================== Let's Talk About Asia is also available on all major podcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, Samsung, etc.) https://open.spotify.com/show/1TfWUFP... ================================== Music: ================================== I've always used Epidemic Sound. If you subscribe through this link, it won't cost you anything and you support the channel with a small percentage I receive from subscriptions: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... =============================== Video Equipment: ================================= The equipment I use for my videos: https://kit.co/Maruchanbatto/youtube-...