YADOKARI offers ready trailer homes amid construction material shortage

On July 11–12, 2026, the Tokyo Camper Show 2026 was held at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring a record 100 companies and 238 vehicles. Route Six from Mito presented the CONFFY model based on the Daihatsu Atrai/Hijet Cargo, featuring triple ceiling insulation, door and floor insulation, a built-in Webasto FF heater, and a 12V air conditioner. Power is supplied by a lithium-ion battery and a roof-mounted solar panel (optionally replaceable with a pop-up roof for 990,000 yen). Three layouts are available: CONFFY 1 (4-section mattress, outdoor table), CONFFY 2 (sink, table with adjustable poles), and CONFFY 3 (6-section mattress, largest sleeping area). Prices for the Atrai RS Turbo base: CONFFY 1 — 4,213,000 yen (2WD) / 4,367,000 yen (4WD), CONFFY 2/3 — 4,488,000 yen (2WD) / 4,642,000 yen (4WD). The show model CONFFY 2 POP with options was priced at 5,483,500 yen.

At the Honda Access Outdoor Experience Photo Session held at Camp Nano Koshigaya in Saitama Prefecture, a concept was shown that turns the Honda Freed Crosstar into a mobile cinema. The rear seats fold flat, and a white roller blind from a hardware store is attached to the roof rack as a projection screen. A privacy shade provides blackout for daytime viewing.

On June 25, 2026, LOGOS began selling two portable power stations, the Erecan Power Station Pro600 and S1000, and a 100 W foldable solar panel. The devices feature LiFePO4 batteries and support fast charging.

Japanese company Cradle (Osaka) has started sales of the trailer home 'Saisei no Ma' (registered trademark), equipped with a wellness space combining sound, light and magnetic field. Price starts at 11 million yen (excluding tax).

The Yokohama Camper Show 2026 will take place on September 26–27, 2026 at Pacifico Yokohama. The event will feature a wide range of campers from light kei models to luxury full-conversion and bus-conversion vehicles, along with camping gear and outdoor accessories. A talk show by actor Shuji Nakamura, winner of the 14th Camper Award, is scheduled. Tickets: advance electronic 800 yen, same-day electronic 1000 yen, same-day paper 1200 yen.

Japanese manufacturer Annex has launched the Liberty 52 REi, a compact camper measuring 5.23 m in length, shorter than a Toyota Hilux. It accommodates up to eight people, with five sleeping berths, a kitchen, toilet, and underfloor heating. Prices in Japan start at 15.958 million yen (approximately 85,800 euros).