Button Expands Sleeping Space in Suzuki Hustler Camper

On August 20, ALPHA BASE Tsuda, a hotel made of six private trailers, opened at the Alpha Tsuda Country Club in Sanuki, Kagawa Prefecture. Each trailer accommodates up to five guests and features a private sauna, an outdoor jacuzzi, and a wooden deck. Rates start at 16,620 yen per trailer for two guests. The hotel is open to non-golfers as well.

Daiso stores offer car sleeping accessories priced from 110 to 550 yen. Items include a magnetic window curtain for 110 yen and a folding table for 550 yen. The curtain may not fit all vehicles, while the table supports up to 15 kg.

One month after the Kumamoto earthquake, a mother of two in Hikawa town said they still sleep in their car because the children are afraid of indoor spaces and cannot sleep peacefully otherwise. She admitted she is reaching her limit.

Green Energy & Company has become a resource supporter of Kamiyama College and installed a self-sufficient trailer home on its campus for entrepreneurs and lecturers. The unit features solar panels (3.52 kW) and a battery (10 kWh) and will also serve as a hands-on learning facility for students. It is the first project under the ASOBOX Connect initiative; the trailer is provided to the college free of charge for five years.

Toyota Mobility Kanagawa has introduced the Alto Piano Mini camper, built on the Toyota Pixis Van. The vehicle measures 3395×1475×1890 mm, allowing it to enter multi-storey car parks with height restrictions. The interior seats four and converts into a double bed measuring 1940×1200 mm. Three two-tone colour options are available, along with optional mosquito nets, sunshades and a portable EcoFlow Delta 2 power station.

Japanese idol and survival expert Kahonan Sabaidoru conducted a 72-hour experiment in overnight car camping without electricity, gas, or water. She highlighted three key points: ensuring comfortable sleep, creating privacy, and preparing for heat and cold. Recommendations include parking on level ground, using curtains or cardboard for windows, and carrying fans, cooling wipes, hand warmers, and portable power sources.