26th Kurashiki Camping Car Festa 2026 Autumn

The article lists restaurants in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, where winter yellowtail can be eaten for up to 3,000 yen during the season from November to February. The author, who lived in a camper for 19 months in the region, notes that in good catch years dishes cost less than 3,000 yen, citing a set meal with rice and sashimi at the Himi fishing port market canteen. It also provides nearby overnight parking spots for camper vans and local supermarkets where the fish can be bought at a discount.

Japanese manufacturer Direct Cars has unveiled a camper based on the Daihatsu Hijet Truck, styled after Thunderbird 2 from the TV series "Thunderbirds". The premiere took place in late September at the Yokohama Camping Car Show 2026. Production is limited to six units, which will be allocated by lottery; applications are open from 26 September 2026 to 28 February 2027. No price has been announced.

The Makkari Campground in Makkari Village, Hokkaido, closes for the season on 18 October. It offers eight powered motorhome pitches with 20A electricity, water and toilets, plus three non-reservable free areas. Facilities include a children's playground, showers and a boot-washing area.

Asia's largest camper show, Japan Camping Car Show 2027, will be held February 5–8 at Makuhari Messe. Over 400 campers expected, theme 'Go RVing'. Advance tickets now on sale.

Direct Cars, based in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, presented a special-edition camper at the Yokohama Camping Car Show 2026 to mark the 60th anniversary of the Japanese broadcast of Thunderbirds. The model is based on the company's compact cab-over camper PLAT and features four-wheel drive, a dark green body with a large '2' on the roof, six auxiliary lights, and red quilted seats. The interior includes a DC cooler, refrigerator, TV, AC100V outlet, USB ports, and a bunk bed over the cab. Production is limited to 6 units, with an estimated price of 7,390,000 yen including tax.

The Kaeru campsite in Kitahiroshima, about a 40-minute drive from Sapporo, has been operating for four years. It offers a sauna and dining facilities, and dogs are allowed off-leash.