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Japan C.R.C. completes nationwide rollout of Happy1 Premium campers for one-way trips

18.05.2026 02:02 3 min 6 sources
時事ドットコム JPN + 5 more

In Brief

Japan C.R.C., Japan's largest camper van rental service, has completed the nationwide deployment of 20 Happy1 Premium units across 10 locations, including new ones in New Chitose and Aomori-Hachinohe. This allows one-way rentals, meeting growing demand from foreign tourists.

Japan Camping Car Rental Center (Japan C.R.C.), the largest camper van rental service in Japan, has announced the completion of a nationwide rollout of 20 Happy1 Premium units. As of March 31, 2026, a network of 10 rental locations, including new sites in New Chitose and Aomori-Hachinohe, enables customers to drop off the vehicle at a different location from where it was picked up.

Key features

  • Model: Happy1 Premium — a compact camper van designed for four people.
  • Popularity: This model is currently the most popular among foreign visitors.
  • Demand: The one-way rental service is particularly sought after by international tourists traveling between different regions of Japan.

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Expansion of Camper Van Rental Network for One-Way Trips

31.03.2026 時事ドットコム JPN

Japan C.R.C. Completes Nationwide Deployment of Happy1 Premium to Meet One-Way Rental Demand

31.03.2026 毎日新聞 JPN

Japan C.R.C. Completes Nationwide Deployment of Happy1 Premium to Meet One-Way Rental Demand

31.03.2026 Web東奥 JPN

Japan's Largest Camper Van Rental Company Completes Nationwide Deployment of One-Way Rental Model

31.03.2026 朝日新聞デジタルマガジン&[and] JPN

Japan's Largest Camper Van Rental Company Completes Nationwide Deployment of One-Way Rental Model

31.03.2026 CREA JPN

Japan's Largest Camper Van Rental Company Completes Nationwide Deployment of One-Way Rental Model

31.03.2026 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

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