Camper van festival opens in Kanazawa

At the TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOW 2026, Mazda showcased the new CX-5 generation with a sleeping function. The model features a longer wheelbase, panoramic roof, and a special mattress.

At the Ishikawa Prefecture exhibition center, the Hokuriku Camper Van Festival has opened, featuring about 100 vehicles. Prices start from 2 million yen, and the event runs until June 28.

YouTube channel ken10/camp addict published a video showing an overnight stay in a Toyota HiAce camper van at Doshi Forest Campground (Japan). Setting up camp took about 10 minutes, after which the author relaxed by a stream. The video includes cooking dinner (sautéed chicken gizzards and khao man gai), an evening by the campfire, and a morning coffee. Viewers noted the ease of setup and teardown.

Japanese company LAC Mobil started sales of the Liberty 52REi motorhome on June 26, 2026, based on the Toyota Camroad. The model features a rear entrance, placing the galley immediately inside and enabling a U-shaped dinette. It sleeps up to five people: three on the lower dinette and two on a slide-out bunk. Base price starts at 15,958,000 yen.

EENOUR Japan has launched the PA800 portable air conditioner, designed for use in motorhomes, campervans, and tents. It features a Panasonic 7.5cc compressor, providing up to 6,300 BTU cooling and 7,000 BTU heating, with five operating modes: cooling, heating, dehumidification, fan, and sleep. The unit includes an automatic cleaning cycle that removes dust and dirt from the heat exchanger in about 20 minutes. Direct sales price is 129,900 yen.

Carstay will exhibit the SAny.VAN camper at TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026, held June 26–28 at Makuhari Messe. The model is based on the Toyota HiAce or Nissan Vanette (new, used, or customer-supplied). About 80% of SAny.VAN buyers are dog owners. Standard features include a sofa bed, sink, and battery; optional upgrades include air conditioning and solar panels. Price starts at ¥2.42 million (tax included), with delivery in as little as 1.5 months. Carstay also operates a platform for renting out the camper when not in use.