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Toy Factory to hold camper van owner meetup in Gifu in May 2026

04.07.2026 02:08 1 min 2 sources
時事ドットコム JPN + 1 more
Toy Factory to hold camper van owner meetup in Gifu in May 2026
Original source: 時事ドットコム

In Brief

Toy Factory, Japan's top HiAce-based camper maker and Asia-Pacific leader in Fiat Ducato campers, will host a two-day event for RV owners on May 30–31, 2026 in Gifu Prefecture.

Toy Factory, which ranks first in Japan for the number of campers built on the Toyota HiAce platform and leads the India and Asia-Pacific region in sales of Fiat Ducato-based campers, will hold a camper van owner event on May 30–31, 2026 in Gifu Prefecture.

Participants can discuss model selection, hear real owner experiences, attend workshops, enjoy overnight stays in campers, and sample local Gifu cuisine.

Earlier, the company shared owner reviews of its flagship DA VINCI model based on the Fiat Ducato. The model comes in two lengths — 5.4 and 6.0 meters — and seats four passengers with sleeping space for two. Owners praise the spacious interior, straight-line stability, and fuel consumption of about 10 km/l. A limited edition of 30 vehicles was released for the company's 30th anniversary.

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Event for Motorhome Owners in Japan

02.05.2026 時事ドットコム JPN Original source

Owners Review the Flagship Camper Van DA VINCI Based on Fiat Ducato

16.12.2025 プレスリリース・ニュースリリース配信シェアNo.1|PR TIMES JPN Original source

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Updated: 11.07.2026

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$0.96 /l

JPY155.15 · €0.84/l

20 of 134

cheaper than 86% of countries

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