Gordon Miller Motors unveils custom HiAce for car sleeping

Gizmodo Japan has highlighted three items that improve the comfort of sleeping in a car. These include the Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime portable solar panel for device charging, the SEIWA magnetic curtain for window privacy, and the Yamazen portable fridge-freezer. The solar panel mounts on a roof rack and charges a portable power station even while parked. The magnetic curtain installs without drilling and must be removed before driving. The fridge-freezer runs on household AC and a cigarette lighter socket, with a minimum temperature of -18 °C.

Chiba TV broadcast a report about a camper van trip through the mountainous areas of Nara Prefecture. During the day, travelers visit an onsen, and at night they sleep in the vehicle at a roadside station (Michi-no-Eki), enjoying the starry sky.

The Hokkaido Camping Car & Outdoor Show 2026 will take place on August 29–30 in Sapporo. Organised by the show committee with the Japan RV Association, Bushiroad Move, and Neo Project, the event at Access Sapporo will feature the latest and most popular camper models from across Japan for comparison and inspection.

A visitor intended a day trip to Mutsuyazaki Beach Auto Campground (Takashima, Shiga) but ended up staying overnight after securing a prime lakeside spot. Overnight fee is 2000 yen per person, day use 1500 yen. Facilities include cooking area, drinking water, and trash station; no showers. Toilets are bio-toilets; water may appear brownish due to system design. Weekdays recommended due to weekend crowds.

Tokyu has compiled a list of four motorhome rental shops located along its railway lines. The selection includes Jemiez Camping Car Rental (Yoga Station), Toy Factory Tokyo (Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station), Towa Motors Sales Yokohama (Tsukimino Station), and Elmonte RV Japan ALBI Setagaya (Oyamadai Station). The fleet ranges from kei-campers (light vehicle-based) to van-conversions and cab-conversions.

Tomica, the die-cast miniature car manufacturer, replaces model No.24 Mitsubishi Delica Mini with a new No.24 Camper from July 17, 2026. The model is a cab-conversion type based on a truck, with original Tomica design. It features an opening door to the living area, a deployable side awning, and a removable bicycle from the rear rack. The article also outlines main camper types: cab-conversion, van-conversion, bus-conversion, truck-camper, and kei-camper.