Kia PV5 becomes a camper: Direct Cars builds electric van for overnight stays in Japan

In Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, the RV park 'LOHAS PARK' has opened, featuring 24-hour toilets, AC power, paid waste disposal, and free water. Amenities include a covered dog run (50×6 m), a cafe serving burgers, and an osteopathy clinic. Rates start at 2,200 yen per night, with 11 spaces, check-in from 15:00 to 21:00, and check-out by 11:00. The park is certified by the Japan RV Association and supports stays of up to a week.

Infoseek tested the installation of the portable air conditioner BREEZE BOX from the OUTFIELD brand (owned by Corona) in a vehicle for sleeping. The 12 kg unit was placed on the front passenger seat table, with two ducts routed out the window. Setup took three steps: attaching ducts, drain hose, and connecting to a portable battery. It was noted that the drain hose sometimes detached, and the ducts could be shorter than desired. The price is 59,800 yen.

Tesla has begun selling the official Model Y L Air Mattress, designed exclusively for the Model Y L. As of now, it is available in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and the Philippines, but not in Japan. Prices range from 255 Singapore dollars to 10,000 Philippine pesos. The mattress measures 2110×1300×80 mm, weighs 6.15 kg, and inflates in about 20 seconds.

Alpha Base Tsuda, the second trailer hotel by Anabuki, opened at Alpha Tsuda Country Club in Sanuki, Kagawa. Six trailers, sauna, jacuzzi, from 16,620 yen.

Japanese company Annex RV has built the Liberty 52 REi camper on a Toyota Camroad base, measuring about 5.2 meters long, 2.07 meters wide, and 2.88 meters high. Inside, it features a U-shaped lounge for eight, a kitchen with two burners, sink, microwave, and 85-liter fridge, plus a wet bath with shower and optional cassette toilet. The camper is powered by a 3.0-liter diesel engine producing 144 hp, paired with an automatic gearbox, optional 4x4, solar panels, and lithium batteries. It is sold only in Japan for 15.96 million yen (about 95,000 euros).

In Kusu and Nakatsu, the tourist program 'Yabahaku' starts September 6, focusing on the Yabakei heritage. It features two accommodations: 'Yu-no-Mori Kusu' with a natural hot spring, campsites, and cottages, and 'Kusu-no-Mori' — a campsite on a former pasture with a bakery serving bread made from domestic wheat and natural leaven.