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RV Park Wi-Fi: Different Types and How to Connect
Table of Contents show The internet…the final frontier- oh, sorry, wrong platform. In all seriousness, the internet is a must when traveling nowadays. One of the ways RVers can gain access to the information superhighway is RV park Wi-Fi. This is an easy process for some parks, and speeds are good. For others, you’ll struggle to check your email. Why is that? What is Wi-Fi? Are there ways to get a better signal? In the following guide, we will answer all of the above and more.
Mobile Internet 101: Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Satellite - How Does It All Work?
Table of Contents show Cellular Internet for RVs When you’re traveling in an RV, having reliable internet isn’t just a luxury—it’s often a necessity. Whether you’re working remotely, streaming your favorite shows, or simply staying connected with family and friends, a solid mobile internet connection can make or break your experience on the road. But with all the different options—Wi-Fi, cellular, and satellite—it can be tricky to figure out which solution works best for your needs.
Boondocking Safety: Mastering Dispersed Camping in the Desert
Table of Contents show Dispersed camping in the desert brings to mind sweeping vistas of rolling, shifting sands, towering buttes that overlook red mesa caprocks, and craggy, scorched canyons seemingly formed by a giant’s fingernails. However, throughout the dry, ethereal beauty of the desert countryside lies hidden dangers. Scorpions scurry between shadows cast by the rocks. Snakes rest in cool nooks and crannies, coiled and camouflaged. Thirst and heat stroke await the unwary and unprepared.
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Becoming A Camp Host: Insights and Stories from Workampers
Table of Contents show Ever imagined turning the great outdoors into your office? That’s exactly what my wife, Natalie, and I did when we embarked on our workamping journey. Over a five-year span, we’ve lived and worked as camp hosts at five different campgrounds, along with many other seasonal workamping jobs. While many think of camp hosting as a summer-only gig, our experience has shown us it’s a year-round adventure with peak opportunities between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
The Camper Smarts Guide to Kings Canyon National Park Camping
Table of Contents show Kings Canyon is one of those national parks that you really don’t hear much about. It’s squished in between Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, and it tends to be glazed over or passed over entirely by visitors looking to see the more popular parks. Here’s the thing, though: This park is fantastic! In some ways, I’d even go so far as to say it’s better than Yosemite or Sequoia, and it’s certainly well worth seeing.
Disgraced Japanese Car Company CEO Apologizes for "Blasphemy" of...Golf?
BigMotor CEO Kaneshige Hiroyuki faced sharp questioning from reporters last week over the massive financial scandal at his company. But he only got visibly emotional once…when he accused his company’s employees of besmirching the good name of golf. A mountain of fraud Picture: taka / PIXTA(ピクスタ) BigMotor is a used car dealership chain in Japan. Founded in 1978 by former (we’ll get to that) CEO Kaneshige Hiroyuki, the company has over three dealerships and employs 6,000 people across Japan.
Costco Japan Pays Workers a Fair Wage, Local Businesses Seethe
Workers in Japan are struggling to make ends meet amidst rising prices. One international employer has said it’s going to give its workers some relief – and that’s left some local companies grousing. Rising prices, stagnant wages The wage situation in Japan has been desperate for some time now. As I’ve previously written, wages haven’t progressed in three decades.
Foreign Residents Decry Japan's "Legal Worker" Campaign as Harassment
The core of Japan’s hiring season wrapped up a few months ago. Now, Japan’s immigration bureau is driving a push to make sure everyone hired was hired legally. However, some who live in Japan say the new legal worker campaign amounts to encouraging harassment of anyone who looks “foreign”. “Strengthening” the crackdown The controversy surrounds Japan’s Illegal Foreigner Worker Strategy, which Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) outlined in a May 23rd memo.
Japan to Finally Make Morning-After Pill Available Without Prescription
In a major victory for women’s reproductive health, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) says it will finally make the morning-after pill available via pharmacies without a prescription. It’s a fight that activists have fought for years – and delivers on a promise that the former Prime Minister made three years ago.
Does Japan Only Punish Female Celebrities for Affairs?
In the United States, a celebrity affair is often merely grist for the tabloids. In Japan, however, it can grind a celeb’s career to a halt. No one’s finding that out harder right now than Hirosue Ryoko (広末涼子). Hirosue is facing the loss of job after job and enduring damage to her reputation. But does her “crime” have more to do with her gender? Losing job after job In brief: Hirosue, 42, is an actress who made her debut appearance at age 14.
Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for "Sushi Terrorism" Stunt
It was a story that gripped Japan earlier this year and even made international headlines. Now, a sushi chain is demanding damages from one of the perpetrators of a wave of “sushi terrorism”. And it’s not a tiny sum. I did it for the TikTok Conveyor belt sushi is, for many tourists to Japan, a “must-do” experience. The conveyor shops are also a booming business domestically. But many conveyor belt chains have considered gravitating away from the concept due to concerns over cost and waste.
Survey: Japanese Women (Still) Do All the Housework
The majority of Japanese households are dual-income. Yet when it comes to housework, women in heterosexual marriages still bare the brunt of the labor. A new survey spotlights exactly how little most men in Japan do – and the gulf between men’s and women’s perceptions of work-life balance. Work-life imbalance As Japan’s population dwindles, the government is doing everything in its power to convince people to have more kids. One of the major obstacles is finances.
"Zelda Holiday": Why Some in Japan Extended Their Long Vacation
Japan just finished up its annual Golden Week holiday, a series of national holidays that means many in the busy nation earned a long work respite. But some ended up tacking on an extra day this week thanks to Nintendo. And, at least in some cases, their companies didn’t seem to mind. Tears of the CEO For those of you who aren’t game nerds and/or aren’t terminally online, the big event was the release of the new game in Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda franchise.
Blatant Ginza Robbery Sheds Spotlight on Japan's "Dark Gig Economy"
In a shocking crime that’s riveted Japan, three men robbed a Rolex store in Tokyo’s ritzy Ginza district in broad daylight. Now, police say some of the suspects they arrested may point to a growing trend among Japanese criminals of using desperate young people as pawns in their heists. The robbery The incident occurred on May 8th shortly after 6pm local time. The streets of Ginza were still bustling when three men entered the Rolex shop. They started smashing glass and stealing watches.
French Tourist Arrested for Punching a Woman in Roppongi
Advertisements Planning a trip to Japan? Get an authentic, interpreted experience from Unseen Japan Tours and see a side of the country others miss! Traveling to Japan? Get some Japanese under your belt today with Rocket Languages Japanese and make your trip even more fulfilling! (First lesson free) Tourism – both domestic and international inbound – is increasingly steady in Japan since the country lifted visa entry restrictions in October 2022.
Japan to Schools: Don't Dock Attendance for Groping Victims
Groping assaults (痴漢; chikan) remains a persistent problem and danger for women in Japan. For a variety of reasons, many victims never even report it. Japan’s government took steps this week to make reporting a bit easier with a notice to the country’s schools. A persistent problem Picture: kker / PIXTA(ピクスタ) People outside of Japan often laud the country for its low crime rates. And while it is safe in some respects, the official statistics don’t reflect reality when it comes to groping assaults.
Kabukicho Club Shut Down over Illegal Porn Star Drinking
Police arrested the CEO and shop manager for an adult video company in Japan. The funny thing is, what the shop was doing wasn’t even illegal – it just didn’t have the right license. An “adult theme park” Soft on Demand runs the store SOD Land in Tokyo’s Kabukicho red-light district. It advertises the location as an “adult theme park.” Until recently, it touted that visitors could drink with some of the company’s stars in a one-on-one setting. Such businesses are legal in Japan.
Japan PM's Secretary Sacked After Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments
It’s been a rough week for marriage equality in Japan. And Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio’s secretary made it even rougher with blatantly discriminatory remarks. The secretary retracted them – but, in the end, that didn’t save his job. Kishida: An “unfortunate” change During plenary sessions of the Diet, Kishida threw cold water on two ideas that are popular with the Japanese public: same-sex marriage and separate spousal surnames.
As "Sushi Terrorism" Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Japanese news and the public at large remain aghast as some people commit breaches of hygiene for clout. Now, some are wondering out loud whether the conveyor belt sushi phenomenon hasn’t run its course. And at least one chain says it’s getting out of the business. Sushi-Tero at Sushiro Conveyor belt sushi has been a staple in Japan since the late 1950s. It’s now enjoyed the world over thanks to chains such as Kura Sushi.
Japan PM Suggests Workers "Reskill" During Parental Leave
Japan is trying to get more workers to take parental leave to boost birthrates. But recent comments by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio show that old attitudes towards taking a “break” from work die hard. Kishida: I’m a parent – just like you! Kishida made the remarks during a plenary session of Japan’s Diet in response to a question from fellow Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmaker Oie Satoshi about reskilling Japan’s workforce.
Gwen Stefani Says She's Japanese Because Her Dad Worked There
Pop singer Gwen Stefani is raising eyebrows with multiple comments that she considers herself “Japanese” based on her father’s time working in the country. Stefani made the comments to Allure, which delved into her Harajuku Lovers perfume line. In particular, Stefani defended her “Harajuku Girls” era, which some say appropriated Harajuku street fashion culture for profit.
As Twitter Goes Down, Japan Teases a Return to Mixi
The big social media news of the week has been the Twitter brouhaha. Elon Musk’s confusing plan for converting Twitter to a paid service has many talking about jumping ship. In response, Japanese Twitter users have floated dusting off a social service that’s seen barely any activity since the mid-2010s. I’m (Twitter) Blue A recap for those whose lives don’t revolve around Twitter drama (you lucky bastards). Last month, Elon Musk took ownership of Twitter.
This Might Be the Worst Time to Work in Japan
A lot of people around the world have ambitions of working in Japan. Some simply want to live in and experience the culture first-hand. Others want first-hand experience working in the Japanese business world and a chance to improve their Japanese. Many see it mostly as a chance to send money to their families back home. However, recent economic conditions are putting a massive crimp in these ambitions. Here’s why some people are reconsidering working in Japan.
New Stats Show Remote Work is Working for Japan
Remote work has never been fashionable in Japan. But that might change. New data from the Japanese government finds value in continuing the trend that started during the pandemic. And other data shows that women may benefit the most. A forced change of circumstances Japanese businesses sometimes get knocked for clinging to old traditions and technologies. Case in point: the alarm bells that rang over businesses who hadn’t re-coded their Web sites to work on browsers besides Internet Explorer.
Will Voice Actors Quit Over Japan's New Tax Law?
It’s true no matter where you live: taxes are necessary and no one likes doing them. But a new law in Japan set to start in 2023 is raising alarms among creators who use pen names, who are alarmed that their real names will be released online. An organization led by SPYxFAMILY voice talent Kaida Yuko says the law could also lead to a mass exodus of voice actors from Japan’s anime scene.
Pixiv Announces Reforms After Harassment of Transgender Employee
Workplace harassment remains a hot topic in Japan. And it’s slowly spreading to include other protected classes of employees. One Internet company’s new regulations after a harassment scandal are a sign of these changing times. (Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual and gender harassment.) A history of sexual harassment Pixiv is an online art community where visual artists and authors can post their work for fans to discover.
Stay Charged: Easy Ways to Check Your RV Battery Level
Table of Contents show Are you tired of guessing how much battery power your RV has left while you’re off the grid? Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a full-time RVer, knowing exactly how much juice your battery has can make or break your adventure. In this guide, we’ll show you the easiest and most accurate ways to check your RV battery level, ensuring you’re always ready for the next leg of your journey.
You Can't Do That in Japanese Business (Anymore)!
In 2013, Japanese TV station TBS launched a surprise hit. The drama Hanzawa Naoki depicted the title character, a banker, fighting corruption within his own company. Most Japanese dramas these days are lucky to land double-digit viewership numbers week over week. The better ones can sometimes push around 20% for their final episodes.
5 Great Pop-Up Truck Topper Campers
Table of Contents show A new subcategory has emerged in truck campers. These pop-up campers sit on top of pickup truck cap structures. In this feature, we’ll show five great soft side campers in this new trend that are creating the benchmarks for this emerging RV type. There are many ways to name these campers. For our purposes, we’ll refer to them based on how we introduced them.
Kimura Hana's Death Sparks Anti-Bullying Outcry
I spent most of the weekend in shock as I digested the news of the death of Kimura Hana (木村花). The 22-year-old Japanese pro wrestler and member of the current season of the popular TV show Terrace House died in her home this weekend in an apparent suicide brought on by relentless online harassment. Hana, sadly, is gone from us. But the impact of her death is substantial. Twitter users – both in Japan and around the world – did more than mourn Hana’s death.
Community Restores Defaced Japanese Incarceration Memorial at US College
February 19th in the United States marked the Day of Remembrance (追憶の日; tsuioku no hi) for Japanese-Americans. It was on that day in 1942 that President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which rounded up all Japanese Americans living on the West Coast into concentration camps. Japanese Americans rallied in person and on social media under the hashtag #NeverAgainIsNow, standing in solidarity with those immigrants currently held in detention across the United States.
12 of the Most Useful and Best RV Appliances
Table of Contents show The Basics Are you ready to start RVing, but you’re unsure of what appliances you’ll need to cook meals and keep your camper comfortable? Lucky for you, I know what it takes to run an efficient RV household and what appliances are invaluable so that you can prepare your camper with equipment that will prove useful. Read along as I discuss size and cost factors, and then list the top 12 appliances perfect for any size camper.
How to Heat an RV Without Propane
Table of Contents show RV Air Leaks How to heat an RV without propane? You can use portable heaters and passive heating. There are also several other ways to easily heat an RV without propane. Even if you continue to use your RV’s propane heater, the following tips can help reduce your need for propane this winter. First, let’s cover a few logical steps that won’t cost you any money. Staying warm inside your RV is similar to staying warm inside your house. Remember, this is camping.
15 Insider Tips to Significantly Improve Your Campground Experience
Table of Contents show Making Your Reservation Arrival and Parking Proper Hook-Ups Have you ever wondered what campground employees think about their camping guests? Probably not. But, trust me, there are ways to improve your camping experience and even get a few perks when you heed some of my advice acquired from years of experience dealing with campground guests.
20 RV Must-Have Products No Seasoned Camper Leaves Home Without
Table of Contents show 20 RV Must-Haves If you’re like most people, your definition of “camping” definitely sounds more like “glamping.” Who would choose to sleep in a hot tent on the hard ground when you could bring all of your at-home luxuries to the camp site? From your comfy bed to your indoor toilet, you want all the comforts of home when you’re done venturing in the great outdoors for the day. However, RVs can come with their own set of problems if you aren’t properly equipped.
For Japan's Busted Drug Users, Shame Trumps Treatment
Japanese society is well known for its relative safety and low crime rate. There have been many theories about how the country maintains these rates, from its relatively ethnically homogenous population, up to accusations that Japan’s police and prosecutors effectively cook the books. One theory I’ve always entertained is that Japan is a highly shame-centric society. You’re expected to follow the rules – and if you don’t, then 自業自得(jigoujitoku; you reap what you sow).
"Furariimen": The Japanese Men Who Avoid Returning from Work
We’ve written a lot on Unseen Japan about women’s rights in Japan, and how women are struggling to gain greater acceptance and support in the workforce in the face of discriminatory attitudes that date back centuries. This struggle is also occurring in the home, where, as Motoko Rich covered in an excellent New York Times piece recently, even working women find that they bare the brunt of home and child care. It’s not that nothing has changed in the 21st century.
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