Japanese company Lukura donates travel trailer to earthquake-hit Noto town

NTT Landscape, a subsidiary of NTT East Group, will open a trailer hotel 'LsHotel Mukawa' in Mukawa, Hokkaido, on July 1. Five trailers are installed on the grounds of the 'Mukawa Onsen Shiki no Yakata' complex. The hotel is unmanned: check-in is done via a tablet with facial recognition. The project is positioned as a pilot to accumulate know-how and later expand nationwide.

Square Glade Games has released patch 1.1 for the open-world camper van exploration game Outbound. The update introduces fishing mechanics, three craftable rods, 32 collectible fish species, four aquariums, new doors and stairs, and bug fixes.

22-year-old YouTuber Shomi Erina from Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, who travels across Japan in a camper van visiting farms, stayed in Tsurugi town, Tokushima Prefecture, from January 16 to 19. In the Keka settlement, she studied pesticide-free farming methods using local plants and fallen leaves, and engaged with the local community.

Recvee has unveiled the new 'Recvee Plus LIV’N Wide' camper van, built on the Nissan Caravan Wide Body. The model features a body width increased to 1880 mm and a new bunk bed layout option. The vehicle will be publicly shown and priced at the Tokyo Camping Car Show 2026 on July 11–12.

Carstay, a Japanese platform for campervan rental and sharing, announced its participation in TOKYO DOG SHOW 2026, held June 26–28 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba. The company will display its SAny.VAN motorhome, designed with dog owners in mind. According to Carstay, about 80% of SAny.VAN buyers are dog owners. The vehicle features a modular interior with standard sofa bed, sink, and battery, with optional air conditioning and solar panels. Prices start at ¥2.42 million (approx. $16,000 USD) for a model built on a used or customer-supplied base vehicle, with delivery in as little as 1.5 months.

Garagara Mountain Campground, located in Fukui Prefecture, has been open since 1993 and after renovation in 2017 offers auto sites, campfire areas, and cottages. The 6.8-hectare site features 16 auto sites, 7 campfire zones, and 17 cottages. The campground is known for its proximity to the sea and sunset views, as well as additional services including fish cleaning assistance.