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Actress Minako Tanaka on Motorhome Travel © クロワッサン オンライン
Lifestyle JP Japan Today 2

Actress Minako Tanaka on Motorhome Travel

Japanese actress Minako Tanaka, an official ambassador for the Japan RV Association, shared her experience of traveling by motorhome. Over five years, her family visited 46 prefectures in the country, saving on accommodation: an overnight stay at a dedicated RV park costs around 4,000 yen, compared to 60,000-70,000 yen for a hotel for four people.

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Seibu Railway introduces mobile rest areas using motorhomes for employees © Impress Watch
Industry JP Japan 2 days ago 2

Seibu Railway introduces mobile rest areas using motorhomes for employees

Seibu Railway has introduced mobile rest areas using motorhomes to combat heatstroke among employees working outdoors during summer. A trial in summer 2025 used a Vantech Cordobanks motorhome for six people, equipped with air conditioning, a refrigerator, and a microwave. Positive employee feedback on improved comfort and work efficiency led to the decision for permanent implementation.

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Lifestyle JP Japan Yesterday 5

Yasuda Daicircus Hiro receives new light van for vehicle overnight stays

Japanese comedian and member of the group "Yasuda Daicircus" Hiro (age 49) has taken delivery of a new light van intended for vehicle overnight stays. The acquisition of a new vehicle for vanlife purposes became news due to his public profile.

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Con Spirito boosts trailer house sales © zenchin.com
Industry JP Japan 15.04.2026

Con Spirito boosts trailer house sales

Management company Con Spirito is expanding production and sales of trailer houses for investment purposes. The segment's revenue is projected to reach 20 billion yen by fiscal year 2025, a 2.9-fold increase from 2023. The company plans to boost output to 140 units next year, with each large model occupying 37 sq m and requiring three months for road transport permit processing.

Source: zenchin.com JPN
Carstay Provides Motorhomes as Mobile Operations Base for Rainbow Disco Club Festival © プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES
Lifestyle JP Japan 4 days ago 4

Carstay Provides Motorhomes as Mobile Operations Base for Rainbow Disco Club Festival

The Carstay service provided four motorhomes as a mobile operations base for the organizers of the Rainbow Disco Club music festival in Higashiizu. The motorhomes were used from April 9 to 22, 2026, for staff accommodation, equipment storage, and as an office, solving logistics issues experienced in previous years.

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Utilizing Vehicle Sleeping for Safe Evacuation © nara-np.co.jp
Lifestyle JP Japan 14.04.2026 2

Utilizing Vehicle Sleeping for Safe Evacuation

Sleeping in vehicles is being reconsidered as an evacuation option during disasters. Following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake, which saw cases of deep vein thrombosis, experiments are being conducted on safely organizing such accommodations. The findings from these trials are being incorporated into national guidelines.

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New RV Park in Gifu: Private Forest Camping © 月刊自家用車WEB - 厳選クルマ情報
Openings JP Japan 16.04.2026 3

New RV Park in Gifu: Private Forest Camping

The Japan RV Association is promoting a network of paid parks for overnight stays in motorhomes, trailers, and camper vans. In Gifu Prefecture, the park "Kemonochi Mori-no Hanare - RV STAY" has opened, accommodating only one group per day. The stay costs from 13,200 yen per night, with toilets, water, and electricity available on site.

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Anker launches alternator charger for portable power stations © Yahoo!ニュース
Industry JP Japan 16.04.2026 3

Anker launches alternator charger for portable power stations

Anker Japan has introduced a charger that utilizes a vehicle's excess alternator power to charge portable power stations while driving. The Anker Solix Alternator Charger will go on sale on April 14 for 89,990 yen and delivers up to 800W of power, charging a compatible C2000 Gen 2 model about 7 times faster than via a cigarette lighter. It is designed for vehicles with 12V or 24V systems and requires professional installation, but lacks dust and water resistance.

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Manga Adaptation Launched for Novel About RV Travel in Another World © ラノベニュースオンライン
Lifestyle JP Japan 14.04.2026

Manga Adaptation Launched for Novel About RV Travel in Another World

The manga adaptation of the web novel 'The Banished Noble Lady Travels Another World in an RV While Crafting' has begun serialization on the 'Kadokomi' platform. The first 64-page chapter was released on April 20, 2026. The story follows a noblewoman who uses alchemical magic to create a motorhome after being exiled.

Source: ラノベニュースオンライン JPN
New Compact Motorhome BOUKEN Launched with Simplicity Concept © プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1｜PR TIMES
Industry JP Japan 14.04.2026 11

New Compact Motorhome BOUKEN Launched with Simplicity Concept

Japanese company HIRABO has launched the compact motorhome BOUKEN based on the Suzuki Every. The model features a simplified electrical system with a portable power unit and a bed over 240 cm long. The motorhome will be exhibited at a show in Kawasaki on April 25-26, 2026.

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Incidents JP Japan Yesterday 2

Difficulties of Car Evacuation 10 Years After Kumamoto Earthquake

Many residents were forced to evacuate by sleeping in their cars following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake. Among the 220 disaster-related deaths in the prefecture were people who were staying in vehicles. A bereaved family member shares the experience of evacuating with an elderly mother who required care.

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Desktop Idle Game 'On the Road' About a Motorhome Journey in Development © 電ファミニコゲーマー – ゲームの面白い記事読んでみない？
Lifestyle JP Japan 13.04.2026

Desktop Idle Game 'On the Road' About a Motorhome Journey in Development

The store page for 'On the Road' is now on Steam. It is an idle game designed to run in the background, where the player watches a pixel art motorhome journey across the Tibetan Plateau, with upgrades for speed, fuel efficiency, and tank capacity.

Source: 電ファミニコゲーマー – ゲームの面白い記事読んでみない？ JPN
Kei Car Motorhome with Pop-up Roof for Four People © 月刊自家用車WEB - 厳選クルマ情報
Industry JP Japan 3 days ago 2

Kei Car Motorhome with Pop-up Roof for Four People

Japanese company Auto One has introduced a motorhome based on the Suzuki Every, featuring a pop-up roof. The interior transforms into a full-size sleeping area measuring 198 cm in length, while the pop-up roof provides an additional bed for two. The model is available with front-wheel or four-wheel drive, with prices starting from 2,659,800 yen.

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Self-Inflating Car Sleeping Mat at Iris Plaza © LIMO
Lifestyle JP Japan 11.04.2026

Self-Inflating Car Sleeping Mat at Iris Plaza

Iris Plaza offers an inflatable mat for sleeping in a car, priced at 3160 yen. The product self-inflates upon opening a valve, features an integrated pillow, and provides up to 5.8 cm of thickness to level uneven surfaces inside the vehicle.

Source: LIMO JPN

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