Japanese campsites offset bear-related losses with 'double refund' campaign

Ichinomiya City (Aichi Prefecture) is conducting a trial installation of a trailer house at Kitakata Square in the Kitakata district from June 13 to July 12, 2026. The facility aims to attract cyclists along the Kisogawa River and revitalize the area. On weekends, food and beverages will be sold, and cycling events will be held.

Kuroko Art Factory, based in Sagamihara, has developed the 'MOKUJIKU' trailer house with a wooden frame. The design allows flexible interior layouts. The product targets the travel trailer market as an alternative to conventional metal models.

A Japanese family sold their home and quit their jobs to travel around the world in a motorhome. Over five years, they visited 50 countries, starting their journey in Alaska. The trip involved living in the vehicle and self-planning the route.

Nihon Kiatsu Bulk Industry has started accepting reservations for its new 'Trailer O2Room' service, a mobile oxygen room built on a trailer chassis. The rental service begins in summer 2026. The unit measures 5.5×2.2×2.3 m, accommodates up to 12 people, and offers both hyperbaric and hypoxic training modes. Monthly rental is estimated at 200,000–300,000 yen.

The editorial team of the Mapple guidebook has compiled a list of 40 campsites in the San'in region (western Honshu, Japan). The selection includes both paid and free sites, covering coastal, mountain, and forest locations. Featured sites include Sakaiminato Kokyo Marina with views of Miho Bay and Mount Daisen, Kawajiri Misaki for fishing, Makidani with beach access, and free sites like Detateyama and Dosarubo Koen. Most sites operate seasonally from April to November, with some open year-round. Prices range from free to 4,000 yen per plot.

Times24 and Nakafurano town (Hokkaido) will operate the municipal parking lot as a paid facility from June 13 to August 23, 2026, using the mobile service Times Parking Caravan. The system includes cashless payment terminals and license plate recognition cameras, enabling temporary paid parking without on-site staff. Data on entry/exit times and visitor origins will be collected to support tourism planning.