Carstay adds three motorhomes and three camper stations

The city of Kumamoto has developed guidelines for safe vehicle habitation during disasters. Authorities are also introducing an online system to track evacuees, aiming to prevent deaths associated with prolonged stays in vehicles.

Developers released a new video for Outbound, focusing on motorhome customization. Players can build structures on the vehicle's roof to expand living space, but the weight of constructions is limited and requires upgrades via an in-game system. The game is scheduled for release on April 23 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

A Toyota Hiace owner visited the Japan Camping Car Show 2026 to gather ideas for converting a van into a camper. At the event, which featured a record 452 motorhomes, he examined practical solutions for living space layout, hidden storage systems, and zone separation.

The developers of Outbound have released a fourth video focusing on camper van customization. The game is scheduled for release on April 23, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC. The video showcases resource gathering, a build mode for placing objects inside the van, and a weight limit system.

A paid auto campground will open in April 2026 in Sengaku Park, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. The facility, located on the floodplain of the Yahagi River, will operate on a reservation-only basis with staff supervision. The overnight fee is set at 4,000 yen per 100 m² site plus 500 yen per person.

Japan Airlines and its subsidiary JAL Airtech have launched a camper van rental service that awards miles based on usage. The 'JAPAN RV TRAVELLER' service started on April 1st, operates from Narita Airport, and aims to capture demand from inbound tourists.