@cyclistGGi The route is very dangerous and busy with trucks and cars. You have no space in the tunnel and you will block the traffic with your bicycle. I do not recommend cycling Route 8
@ExtremeFumoCamp I got myself a lightweight tent. Its not free standing but needs one pole only. Got a carbon pole aswell. Weights all in all about 1100grams
@kisikisiponpon unfortunately in 2024 a car hit me from behind, when I was bikepacking. I only spent 3 out of my 7 weeks in japan. Its really something you dont want to experience in japan