New gear for summer car camping unveiled at Tokyo Outdoor Show 2026

At the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026 in Tokyo on July 11–12, 2026, Nissan Peesfield Craft unveiled the new Serena P-SV (Pop-up Roof Sleeping Version) based on the facelifted Serena launched in February 2026. The model features a manual pop-up roof with hydraulic dampers, creating an upper bed area of 2250×1100×1150 mm; combined with an optional lower bunk, it sleeps up to four people. Height is 1980 mm (2WD) or 2005 mm (4WD) when closed, and 3020 mm when raised. The roof offers closed and mesh positions for light and ventilation control, and includes a standard rain cover. Optional electrical equipment includes a heater, auxiliary battery, voltmeter, and dual socket. All powertrain and drivetrain options are available. Prices range from 3,795,000 yen (X, 2WD) to 5,151,300 yen (e-4ORCE Highway Star V, 4WD) including tax, approximately 1 million yen above the base model.

Honda Access held an 'Outdoor Experience Photo Session' at Camp Nano Koshigaya in Saitama Prefecture. The event featured a car-sleeping concept based on the Honda Civic RS. A Nitori mattress and foldable seats were used to create a sleeping area. The setup accommodates two people.

Japanese company Annex RV introduced the Liberty 52 REi motorhome built on a Toyota Camroad chassis. At about 5.2 meters long, it is shorter than the Toyota Hilux and Volkswagen Amarok. The camper can carry up to eight people, with a U-shaped lounge, sleeping for five, a kitchen, and a compact bathroom. It features a 3.0L diesel engine (144 hp), 6-speed automatic, optional all-wheel drive, and lithium-ion batteries up to 9.6 kWh. Price is around 16 million yen, available only in Japan.

At the 2026 TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW held June 26–28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, the Easy Camper service by SH was showcased. It converts Toyota HiAce or Nissan NV200 vans into sleepable campers using a basic kit (seats and bed) starting at ¥680,000. The JIZAI seats can be reconfigured into facing seats or a flat floor for sleeping, and are compliant with Japanese vehicle inspection. Delivery takes as little as two days after the vehicle is handed over.

At the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026, held July 11–12 at Tokyo Big Sight, 238 campers and sleep-capable vehicles were displayed. Organizers noted growing interest from casual users rather than just enthusiasts. Exhibits included models based on the Mitsubishi Delica D:5 and Suzuki Jimny Nomad with pop-up roofs, designed for daily driving and short trips.

At the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026, Direct Cars (Mie Prefecture) presented a special version of the Toyota HiAce called the 'Miyabi-Quint'. Based on the 10-seat HiAce Wagon GL (2.7L petrol, 2WD), it was converted into a 5-seat camper. With an optional pop-up roof (1.65 million yen), the vehicle offers two sleeping levels for four adults. The base price starts at 6.05 million yen; the fully optioned show car was priced at 9,338,900 yen. The vehicle is registered as a passenger car (3-number plate), not as a camper (8-number plate).